http://www.sparkfun.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cart=141924&cat=86&
?! Moebius
unbelievable!!! :o
anyone every ordered one from these guys?
anyone every ordered one from these guys?
I’m about to try an order or two with them. $2.50 per sq. in. will make a board the size of the CORE for around $15, realistically with my setup here I’m looking at an hour plus to make a prototype like that, maybe a little less if I’m sloppy. If I want to do solder mask and silkscreen add another half hour (at least!, and that’s cheating with film).
So I end up with the equation:
In house:
Bare board etched+drilled, no silk/mask+file prep/check plot+cleanup=1.5 hours
Materials cost=average $5
Having them done with these guys:
File prep/check plot from gerbers=15 minutes
Total cost=$15
Cost difference=$10
Time difference=one hour or more
No playing in the chemicals, no mess, etc.
If the quality is anywhere near acceptable for prototypes this is a no-brainer decision!
I’ll do my best to resurect an old scanner that just landed in my lap, so everyone can see the quality with some hi res scans.
Best!
Smash