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Review - PCB's sponsored by PCBWAY

A project log for Making a literal digital clock

This is the start of a bigger project, splitting it up in different pieces. Sit back and relax, its gonna take some time ;-)

flamefireflamefire 12/26/2022 at 10:280 Comments

PCBWay reached out to me through hackaday, and they offered to sponsor my PCB's for my project! In return they wanted a few words on the quality and service they offer.  PCBWay even sponsored the delivery costs which was really awesome. Making projects as an student can be quite expensive, so i humbly accept their offer, and the following is my experience with PCBWays service and quality.

My design of the PCB made with the EasyEDA software. This is my first time designing a PCB, so dont go hatin', I have made a mistake in the routing from analog sensors to digital ports on the MCU and i have to modify my design files. Otherwise anyone would be able to download the design files and make their own PCB order if they choose to make this project.

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Once you have the GERBER files its very easy to order PCB's through their website. I choose to make the PCB's black, and i must say they look very cool!

Once you have ordered PCB's they will check your design, before production. I made an error in quantity, and i wrote to customer service. In no time customer service fixed the issue with no problems. Its also possible to change the GERBER files before production, just write to customer service and they will fix your problems. 

If i remember correctly i choose a delivery option to 15 days so that the PCB's would arrive before christmas. They arrived after 12 days and was nicely protected.

Im no expert, but the quality of the PCB's feels very professional. I have checked the routing connections and  they all have a solid connections. It was also very nice to solder the pads.

In conclusion i would recommend PCBWay, its easy to order PCB's and the quality is very high.

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