PCB suppliers

PCB suppliers and manufacturers

Here is a list of PCB suppliers and manufacturers which might be useful to doing small scale batch runs of PCBs. If you know of any then please feel to add or review them.

• PCB pool/Beta Layout

These guys created our Nottinghack learn-to-solder badge PCB and are generally great.

• Olimex

I've not used them. Cost £24 for 100x160mm

• Stickleback Manufacturing

They used to sell 1sq ft PCB double sided on eBay for £60 inc P&P. They now only take orders via their website.
Matt Little "I've used them twice and they were good quality board at a great price. Quite long time to deliver."

• Spirit circuits

Not sure how expensive. They have an amazing 'Go Naked' service where you get a double sided etched board (no solder mask or silk screen) for FREE. This is to try out your idea. If you ask for too many of these (more than 3) they wont do any more until you place an order.
Matt Little "I've used the go naked service and was amazed - fast and useful. The baord has a load of advertising on it though and is not cut out to your PCB size."

• Elektor PCB prototyping service

Matt Little "I've used them once and they were good - fast delivery, decent board. Relatively high cost, but OK for prototype run"

• iStore prototyping service

Via KiCad users group, a UK member uses these guys.

• CapnKernel direct

This Austaralian guy lives in China. Hes started a PCB service, but only direct by chatting with him and only using KiCad as CAD package. He says to chat with him on KiCad IRC channel: Name: CapnKernel at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=kicad