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DirtyPCBs has never done me wrong, and they offer a cheap laser acrylic service, hmmm!

If you're in the market for cheap PCBs, PCB Shopper is a fantastic tool - you can fill out one form and get quotes from 24 companies.

https://pcbshopper.com/

Prices for 4-layer boards and boards larger than 100x100mm have fallen significantly over the last year (driven mostly by JLCPCB), which has hugely expanded the possibilities for hobbyist electronics.

No need to compare. Go to easyeda.com. You can get 10 boards for $2 (!). I have gotten a dozen or so sets of boards and they have gotten here in less than a week. (Not affiliated, yadda yadda yadda).

I've used them too about 10 times, and I've only had positive experiences. So cheap!

Not affiliated either.

Last time I checked that offer wasn't available anymore. Did it come back?

EasyEDA have rebranded their PCB service as JLCPCB. They still offer the $2 service for standard 100x100mm 2-layer boards (plus shipping).

https://jlcpcb.com/

Agrreeeeeed. I just did a run of 300 boards through DirtyPCBs and their quality was actually surprising. I feel like OSH Park is a bit higher, but being able to choose the soldermask and the amount of options available is crucial in some of my projects.

OSH will let you get one board cheaper than you can get a 10 board minimum proto-pack order from DPCBs.

But if you need more than a one-off the savings are clear.

Same here, DirtyPCBs is great! I particularly like that you can update orders right up until they have started in production.

The SLA printing service is a real game changer too.

What's unique about their SLA service?

Been using 3D Print UK and have been thinking of using digits2widgets and eventually getting a Form 2 to SLA print in house.

Maybe it's not unique, but it is a nice combination of low cost, fast turnaround, high accuracy, and with a nice interface.

Most of my 3D print experience before had been with the filament type machines, and the DirtyPCBs SLA service is a huge step up in quality, and lower hassle/cost as long as parts are fairly small like mine tend to be.

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