Robert
Reverse Engineer
I make a LOT of mistakes.
Awesome. I haven’t passed the little blue boxes yet
There's a bunch of those inside the bigger boxes.
-
BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
20% off all PCBs - No coupon code required - Valid through 12/01/2024
Components and sale items excluded
What's on the workbench?
- Thread starter PedalPCB
- Start date
I make a LOT of mistakes.
There's a bunch of those inside the bigger boxes.
Harry Klippton
Well-known member
Not as many as monk doesI make a LOT of mistakes.
Big Monk
Well-known member
Not as many as monk does
You ain’t lyin’!
I had a mistake mid production on this batch!
Robert
Reverse Engineer
I'm pretty much using JLCPCB for everything these days except for SMD assembly (although I probably should give them a shot) and panels with a large number of small subpanels. (SOT adapters, etc)
You can get better prices in large quantities but it's nowhere near as streamlined as ordering from JLCPCB and the results can be inconsistent.
Big Monk
Well-known member
They are VERY responsive. I can’t tell you how many times I was able to swap files Pre-production and their customer service is top notch.
jimilee
Well-known member
Yep. I once replaced on mistake with another, myself.
iamjackslackof
Well-known member
Could we get a tour of Chez PPCB some time? That room looks awesome, and I'm guessing there are more awesome rooms around as well!
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Yep. Not to mention the convenience of the web interface / real time status... You won't get that with the "big" fab houses.
Everything is done by email with your project manager....
Ugh... I've submitted Gerbers then found an issue with the control layout... Corrected the error and contacted them to update the order.
A few days later, after production was well underway, realized that I had it right the first time.
finebyfine
Well-known member
Even with the perk into PPCB HQ being what I vaguely pictured (I always pictured esd picking bins only because black is cool — I keep some shit organized at the tattoo shop in those, somehow cheaper than just plain black at the time) I am still soo curious just from that photo what the rest is like.
Is that the trailer / cabin or is it a different space?
Is that the trailer / cabin or is it a different space?
fig
Village Idiot
Cybercow
Well-known member
We've been using JLCPCB for SMD (and a few TTH parts - resistors & diodes) assembly on our Rockman X100 project. So far, after a few dozen, they've all been perfect. Because their inventory is constantly changing, the pick-list set up can be a PITA searching for alternate part IDs.
Robert
Reverse Engineer
This is what prevented me from using JLC in the past...
At the time (it's been a couple years) you could only use components offered in their library. There was no option to ship components to them for assembly and they didn't carry the FV1, THAT4305, or MMBFJ201s.
I think that has changed since then, I just haven't given it a shot.
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Nah, my workbenches used to be set up in the trailer but I moved everything into the same building a few years ago.
These days the trailer is just used for storage and overflow.
finebyfine
Well-known member
The component availability has only gotten better and better since I’ve kept up with it in the past couple of years, with the exception of JFETs which they seem to be chronically unable to keep in stock at LCSC.
I’ve only ever had them assemble small utility type boards though. Their whole push with EasyEDA and EasyEDA pro has made it all super streamlined, but I still can’t get used to it’s schematic editor after getting so comfortable with Diptrace.
steviejr92
Authorized Vendor
That’s one fine looking enclosure
Harry Klippton
Well-known member
Don't bother. I'm not really interested in it
