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* [http://flashlineelectronics.com/ Flashline Electronics] | * [http://flashlineelectronics.com/ Flashline Electronics] | ||
** Based in Santa Clara, CA. Have some nice specials | ** Based in Santa Clara, CA. Have some nice specials | ||
** No on-line DRC | |||
** Good prices on larger boards | |||
* [http://www.4pcb.com Advanced Circuits] | * [http://www.4pcb.com Advanced Circuits] | ||
** Reliable, USA-based. Quick turn-around. | ** Reliable, USA-based. Quick turn-around. | ||
** Good on-line DRC | |||
* [http://www.batchpcb.com Batch PCB] | |||
** Business unit of Sparkfun | |||
** Slow turn-around (2-6 weeks) | |||
** Inexpensive for short runs of small boards | |||
** Good automated DRC system | |||
==== CAD Software ==== | ==== CAD Software ==== | ||
Revision as of 06:36, 31 October 2011
Electronic Parts, Supplies and Services
Electronic Parts (High Volume)
Arduinos and Specialty Parts
- Sparkfun
- Largest Open-source electronics vendor in U.S.
- Adafruit
- Has some interesting things Sparkfun does not carry
- Based in New York City
- NKC Electronics
- Sell some nice inexpensive Arduino clones
- Other specialty boards and shields
- Freetronics
- Modern Device
- Cute Digi
- Has a nice RS-485 shield for the Arduino
- Nightfire Electronics
- Good selection of SMT parts kits
Surplus and Hard-to-Find Parts
PCB Fabrication
- Flashline Electronics
- Based in Santa Clara, CA. Have some nice specials
- No on-line DRC
- Good prices on larger boards
- Advanced Circuits
- Reliable, USA-based. Quick turn-around.
- Good on-line DRC
- Batch PCB
- Business unit of Sparkfun
- Slow turn-around (2-6 weeks)
- Inexpensive for short runs of small boards
- Good automated DRC system
CAD Software
PCB Design and Schematic Capture
- Cadsoft Eagle CAD
- The de-facto standard with sparkfun and other open-source vendors
- Lots of libraries and designs available
- Costs range from free (limited PCB size) to around US$1,500
- KiCad
- Free, open-source
- Gaining some traction on Eagle CAD
Mechanical Design
- Alibre CAD
- 3D mechanical design software
- About 10% the price of Solid Works