From 23ff08eea93fe491c98f0b12cbc63bf6d6334eea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joseph Timothy Foley Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2026 22:45:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] links to each of the PCB vendors --- README.md | 18 ++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0df1cfa..ae34535 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -60,10 +60,13 @@ Altium Designer is an expensive professional-grade ECAD software for schematic c # Pick a PCB manufacturer. This will determine the options for traces and vias. Some options in no particular order: -## JLCPCB -The boards in the 2026 rover kits were made here. -## AllPCB -As of 2026-07-29 they were not accepting orders. +## [JLCPCB](https://jlcpcb.com/) +This company is located in [Hong Kong (China)](https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/terms-%26-conditions) +This The boards in the 2026 rover kits were made here. Website: https://jlcpcb.com/ +## [AllPCB](https://www.allpcb.com/) +This company is somewhere in China. As of 2026-07-29 they were not accepting orders: + "Due to adjustments to the Company's corporate governance structure, our website will temporarily suspend operations effective immediately. Outstanding orders and services will still be fulfilled as agreed. For more information, please contact your dedicated customer service representative. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding." +The first iteration of the 2026 PowerMotor board was made here. Manufacturing capabilities at https://www.allpcb.com/advanced_pcb_manufacturing_capability.html * Drill hole size: 0.15-6.5mm * Minimum via/pad: @@ -75,8 +78,11 @@ Manufacturing capabilities at https://www.allpcb.com/advanced_pcb_manufacturing_ * Silkscreen text minimum height 0.75mm, width 0.1mm * Silkscreen spacing from character to copper: 0.15mm -## PCB4Less -## EuroCircuits +## [PCB4Less](https://pcb4less.com) +This is a US PCB vendor, which may be helpful when collaborating with US partners. +## [EuroCircuits](https://www.eurocircuits.com/) +Their headquarters is in Belgium. + # Setup the Constraints These ensure that the vendor can make the board and the Design Rule Checker will catch the mistakes. Your chances of having a working board are very low if you skip this step!