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Gary UK · 4th September 2004, 11:39

Hi,

Does anyone know of a cheap source for a few pcb's for small ideas I have.

pcb's = about 10cm*10cm, single sided some surface mount.

As i said they are only amateur projects so i need to keep costs low, not into £100 just for a few pcb's...lol

Regards,

Gary

Richard · 4th September 2004, 13:25

I use always use www.pcbpool.com for protype and small quantities

Their quality + service is excellent

It's about £40 for protos - you get the amount they can fit into a panel, which usually works out about 4

You can get cheaper if you omit solder mask etc

Neil · 5th September 2004, 14:25

I use olimex www.olimex.com there in eastern europe somewhere and you have to pay by credit card but ive never had any problems, the service is quick quality is good and way cheaper than PCB pool :-)

Gary UK · 7th September 2004, 08:37

Hi Neil,

Looked at olimex web site, but bit confused!

In UK do we have to pay any VAT or any other import tax?

Using Airmail option, is it treated as normal post OR does someone have to be in, to sign for package? (as i'm usually out)

Regards,

Gary

Neil · 7th September 2004, 15:36

to be honest can't remember but i dont rememeber it being a real problem on either count. Best thing on the post front is to eamil and ask them :-)

4th September 2004, 11:39	#1
Gary UK Forum User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 18	[OT] PCB "supplier", cheap source for amateur projects required? Hi, Does anyone know of a cheap source for a few pcb's for small ideas I have. pcb's = about 10cm*10cm, single sided some surface mount. As i said they are only amateur projects so i need to keep costs low, not into £100 just for a few pcb's...lol Regards, Gary

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4th September 2004, 13:25	#2
Richard Licensed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 877	I use always use www.pcbpool.com for protype and small quantities Their quality + service is excellent It's about £40 for protos - you get the amount they can fit into a panel, which usually works out about 4 You can get cheaper if you omit solder mask etc

5th September 2004, 14:25	#3
Neil Forum User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent Posts: 94	I use olimex www.olimex.com there in eastern europe somewhere and you have to pay by credit card but ive never had any problems, the service is quick quality is good and way cheaper than PCB pool :-)

7th September 2004, 08:37	#4
Gary UK Forum User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 18	Hi Neil, Looked at olimex web site, but bit confused! In UK do we have to pay any VAT or any other import tax? Using Airmail option, is it treated as normal post OR does someone have to be in, to sign for package? (as i'm usually out) Regards, Gary

7th September 2004, 15:36	#5
Neil Forum User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent Posts: 94	to be honest can't remember but i dont rememeber it being a real problem on either count. Best thing on the post front is to eamil and ask them :-)