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What is "PCB Copy" on the PCB service?
Psychlist1972 2013-03-05 12:40:12 12275 Views7 Replies On this page:
http://www.dfrobot.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=135_134&product_id=718#.UTUAie4o7uo
There's a drop-down for "PCB Copy". How exactly does that work?
Does that let me have two 10cm x ~5cm copies of the same design count as one board?
If I have a10cm x 4cm PCB and select 10 for quantity and "2 copies in 1 PCB" will I get 20?
Do I have to separate them myself, or do you separate them? If the former, does that work with boards with rounded corners? Do I need to put them both into the gerber myself, or do you do that during your panelizing? If I do it myself, what separation do I need between them?
Here's is an image of the board I'm thinking of, in case it helps visualize.
Thanks.
Pete
PS: the three step verification for posting is a bit crazy. I already had to do that for creating an account.
2013-08-09 06:38:32
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Moritz moemoe
Lauren wrote:So maybe it's better for you to send me the email to the [email protected] including your requirement for the pcb boards and the gerber files of your design.
Thanks, you got mail.
Moritz
moemoe 2013-08-09 05:05:56 Hey moemoe,
You're right. The multiple copies should be the same design.However in this case, it's not only 10 or 30 sample boards. So maybe it's better for you to send me the email to the [email protected] including your requirement for the pcb boards and the gerber files of your design.
We'll supply a invoice for your order. Then deal with your order directly. ~.
Hope it's helpful.
Best
Lauren Lauren
You're right. The multiple copies should be the same design.However in this case, it's not only 10 or 30 sample boards. So maybe it's better for you to send me the email to the [email protected] including your requirement for the pcb boards and the gerber files of your design.
We'll supply a invoice for your order. Then deal with your order directly. ~.
Hope it's helpful.
Best
Lauren
Lauren 2013-08-09 04:23:33 Hi,
do these multiple copies have to be the same design?
In my case I have a board, 56x86mm, and a second small one with 56x9mm, and as they both just hit don't fit on the 50x50/50x100 boards, I wanted to use the 100x100 board together with the multiple copies option.
Or can you offer any other good option for production, as I need 100 boards of each design.
Thanks moemoe
do these multiple copies have to be the same design?
In my case I have a board, 56x86mm, and a second small one with 56x9mm, and as they both just hit don't fit on the 50x50/50x100 boards, I wanted to use the 100x100 board together with the multiple copies option.
Or can you offer any other good option for production, as I need 100 boards of each design.
Thanks
moemoe 2013-03-05 23:45:46
Forgot to answer this. Will 50x150 be a commonly used size? Probably not. It is for a couple modules I have just because of the nature of this project. For example, here's a module with a bunch of cherry MX switches (I don't have all the components on it yet). This is the 150mm one I mentioned earlier.
Pete Psychlist1972
Lauren wrote:Yes, this option is actually used for saving the cost in these kinds of case. We'd like to improve the service according to your requirement also. Do you think the 50mm x 150mm will be a commonly used size?
Forgot to answer this. Will 50x150 be a commonly used size? Probably not. It is for a couple modules I have just because of the nature of this project. For example, here's a module with a bunch of cherry MX switches (I don't have all the components on it yet). This is the 150mm one I mentioned earlier.
Pete
Psychlist1972 2013-03-05 22:46:50
Yes, this option is actually used for saving the cost in these kinds of case. We'd like to improve the service according to your requirement also. Do you think the 50mm x 150mm will be a commonly used size?
Umm.... The gerber files will be good. =. = Haha. We'll handle this when panelizing. And the board is available with round corners.
Yes, I remember that cool idea. Would you like to share with the product link or any specification about it? ;D
Best
Lauren Lauren
Awesome, thanks. That's what I was hoping for. It makes a big difference in the larger rectangular sizes. I have another design I'm working on and it ends up being 38mm by 148mm. This is perfect for that kind of board.
Yes, this option is actually used for saving the cost in these kinds of case. We'd like to improve the service according to your requirement also. Do you think the 50mm x 150mm will be a commonly used size?
I use DipTrace. So by original PCB design, do you want the gerbers and drill files as specified on the page, or the .dip file it uses?
Umm.... The gerber files will be good. =. = Haha. We'll handle this when panelizing. And the board is available with round corners.
This module is a Netduino Go module. It's similar to Gadgeteer, but has a very different underlying architecture. DF Robot did my Gadgeteer Nintendo Gamepad module previously.
Yes, I remember that cool idea. Would you like to share with the product link or any specification about it? ;D
Best
Lauren
Lauren 2013-03-05 21:48:33 Hi Lauren
Awesome, thanks. That's what I was hoping for. It makes a big difference in the larger rectangular sizes. I have another design I'm working on and it ends up being 38mm by 148mm. This is perfect for that kind of board.
I use DipTrace. So by original PCB design, do you want the gerbers and drill files as specified on the page, or the .dip file it uses?
Thanks Lauren. I'm proud of this one (as long as it works). This module is a Netduino Go module. It's similar to Gadgeteer, but has a very different underlying architecture. DF Robot did my Gadgeteer Nintendo Gamepad module previously. Love your service
Pete Psychlist1972
Lauren wrote:Hi Pete,
1. Yes, you will get 20 boards with 10x4 cm PCB when selecting 10 for quantity and "2 copies in PCB"!
Awesome, thanks. That's what I was hoping for. It makes a big difference in the larger rectangular sizes. I have another design I'm working on and it ends up being 38mm by 148mm. This is perfect for that kind of board.
2. What you need to do is just send us the original PCB design. I will help to put them together in the gerber files and separate them for you before sending to you!
I use DipTrace. So by original PCB design, do you want the gerbers and drill files as specified on the page, or the .dip file it uses?
PS:Your Gadgeteer module looks nice. ;D
Best
Lauren
Thanks Lauren. I'm proud of this one (as long as it works
Pete
Psychlist1972 2013-03-05 21:23:33 Hi Pete,
1. Yes, you will get 20 boards with 10x4 cm PCB when selecting 10 for quantity and "2 copies in PCB"!
2. What you need to do is just send us the original PCB design. I will help to put them together in the gerber files and separate them for you before sending to you!
PS:Your Gadgeteer module looks nice. ;D
Best
Lauren Lauren
1. Yes, you will get 20 boards with 10x4 cm PCB when selecting 10 for quantity and "2 copies in PCB"!
2. What you need to do is just send us the original PCB design. I will help to put them together in the gerber files and separate them for you before sending to you!
PS:Your Gadgeteer module looks nice. ;D
Best
Lauren
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