Best PCB maker for prototyping?

[mbeals 74]

Has anyone used Advanced Circuits (http://www.4pcb.com/) ?

 

I've used them a few times in the past and have been really impressed.  They are more expensive, but not really that much for what you get.

[zeke 693]

How big were the boards for comparison?

 

Sent from my C3PO via Tapatalk

 

The boards were 1.6" x 2.3" in size.

 

As you can see in the photos above, U&I panelized the boards. They did that all on their own. 

 

The panels use a combination of v-groove and router-ing between the boards - not just v-groove.

 

I think that is a nice touch for free!

[kenyee 5]

As you can see in the photos above, U&I panelized the boards. They did that all on their own. 

 

The panels use a combination of v-groove and router-ing between the boards - not just v-groove.

 

So you just gave them the one board file and said you wanted 100x and they panelized it for you?

Does it snap off cleanly?

[Mark Easley TI 42]

Just found out Fritzing has their own PCB service called Fritzing Fab (http://fab.fritzing.org/fritzing-fab/).  Has anyone tried it?  The prices seems pretty reasonable to me, but perhaps people can pitch in feedback?

[zeke 693]

So you just gave them the one board file and said you wanted 100x and they panelized it for you?

Does it snap off cleanly?

 

Yes they panelized it for me at no charge.

 

And Yes the boards separate cleanly. The only thing I can complain about is that snapping open the v-groove causes the unpleasant fiberglass shards to get on your skin. Itchy!

 

But you will get that with any board house, of course.

[Miselwa 0]

I always use Makerfabs, I like their turnkey service and especially for small quantity. They also help sourcing components, and soldering, too.