AlexJust quick update, because I will order first prototype boards now, because the square inch prize requires assembled projects.
The only thing I changed to last time is the orientation of some LEDs. In this first prototype I will not try charliepixeling or scanning, but maybe later (I will kept that in mind). Out of curiosity I tried black solder mask in the renadering and ( @Andrew Starr ) this looks quite good.
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you could drop it in red resin @Yann Guidon / YGDES ;)
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That wouls also solve the problem of mechanical weak pins. mh...
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yup but who will carve a mold ? and how do you manage the inevitable bubbles ? and which resin is best for this purpose ?
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Silicone mold of an original? Dripping slowly and maybe put it in a vacuum chamber. No idea, I just like watching youtube videos.
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If you decide to go through with the black solder mask, I recommend pcbway.com. I use them because they are a factor of 3 or 4 times cheaper than OSH Park (which is important if, like me, you're making a boatload of small boards), quality is good, and so is customer support.
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They really have earned my rage for spamming me aggressively here on hackaday.io. I'd rather go to any other pcb maker.
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Black solder mask is not that rare. Also dirtypcbs.com or elecrow.com do offer them.
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Yikes. I wasn't aware they did that. Well, there's also dirtypcbs.com - they can do a black solder mask, and prices look pretty good.
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There is this convenient comparison of pcb makers: http://pcbshopper.com/
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It lost the "TIL appeal" with the black solder mask ;-) But the point has never been to make a perfect clone, but to make a better replacement. And in this regard, you're delivering ;-)
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