Hi all,
This is my first time ordering PCB boards, so I am hoping my trouble is from a lack of understanding (and that someone here can help me out).
I am attempting to place an order for RC1a using the pre-tiled gerber files that the little lady put together. My problem is, I can't figure out how to successfully do this. 4PCB seems to require that I go through their FreeDFM thing first, but I am having trouble accurately labeling each of the files in the Gerber zip file.
I am assuming every piece of information they need is included in these files.....is there a conversion I am supposed to do prior to sending in the files?
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Trouble ordering from 4PCB
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- sturnfie
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There is another thread on this topic: http://www.ladyada.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3182
The recommended solution was to contact a sales rep.
As for my own attempts, I got FreeDFM to accept the files and am waiting to hear back on a report. I found the information I "needed" using Gerbview and wikipedia:
http://www.softwarecompanions.com/gerbview.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerber_File
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The recommended solution was to contact a sales rep.
As for my own attempts, I got FreeDFM to accept the files and am waiting to hear back on a report. I found the information I "needed" using Gerbview and wikipedia:
http://www.softwarecompanions.com/gerbview.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerber_File
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- sturnfie
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The report I got back when using www.4PCB.com indicated that it would cost me $400 a unit for a single unit, or $135 each for 3!!! Tooling costs aside, that was a bit more than what I would find reasonable.
Luckly, www.33each.com was mentioned, and although it seems to be the same company, I was able to get 3 sets of the boards for $114.
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Luckly, www.33each.com was mentioned, and although it seems to be the same company, I was able to get 3 sets of the boards for $114.
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sturnfie,
1. What did you come up with for the file descriptions?
I just came across this project and have been trying to order the PCB boards through www.33each.com. I didn't find the answers in the webpages you posted.
2. Are the files on the website ready to be sent to 33each as is, or do they need to be converted?
I tried calling the 1-800 # but was sent back to the webpage.
3. I am using the 4" by 12.8 inch dimensions. Is this correct?
4. Does anyone have a screen shot of their order for the PCB boards and components?
1. What did you come up with for the file descriptions?
I just came across this project and have been trying to order the PCB boards through www.33each.com. I didn't find the answers in the webpages you posted.
2. Are the files on the website ready to be sent to 33each as is, or do they need to be converted?
I tried calling the 1-800 # but was sent back to the webpage.
3. I am using the 4" by 12.8 inch dimensions. Is this correct?
4. Does anyone have a screen shot of their order for the PCB boards and components?
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1 - File extensions:
Software: Eagle File Extension Description
cmp Top Copper
sol Bottom Copper
stc Top Soldermask
sts Bottom Soldermask
plc Top Silkscreen
pls Bottom Silkscreen
drd NC Drill
Software: Orcad File Extension Description
top Top Copper
bot Bottom Copper
smt Top Soldermask
smb Bottom Soldermask
sst Top Silkscreen
ssb Bottom Silkscreen
thruhole.tap NC Drill
Software: Protel File Extension Description
gtl Top Copper
gbl Bottom Copper
gts Top Soldermask
gbs Bottom Soldermask
gto Top Silkscreen
gbo Bottom Silkscreen
drl NC Drill
2 - The files can be sent as-is
3 - Per my previous post: 82mm(3.23") X 210mm(8.27")
4 - no
Software: Eagle File Extension Description
cmp Top Copper
sol Bottom Copper
stc Top Soldermask
sts Bottom Soldermask
plc Top Silkscreen
pls Bottom Silkscreen
drd NC Drill
Software: Orcad File Extension Description
top Top Copper
bot Bottom Copper
smt Top Soldermask
smb Bottom Soldermask
sst Top Silkscreen
ssb Bottom Silkscreen
thruhole.tap NC Drill
Software: Protel File Extension Description
gtl Top Copper
gbl Bottom Copper
gts Top Soldermask
gbs Bottom Soldermask
gto Top Silkscreen
gbo Bottom Silkscreen
drl NC Drill
2 - The files can be sent as-is
3 - Per my previous post: 82mm(3.23") X 210mm(8.27")
4 - no
- treepcb
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