----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brent Brown" <brent.brown@clear.net.nz>

> I've had experience with IMP Printed Circuit http://www.imppc.com.au/
>
> They are good. Expect to pay a lot for small volumes as the setup cost 
> will kill it.
> Just guessing because I haven't done single sided for a while, say AU$150 
> setup
> cost for single sided, per board maybe AU$1 ~ 5. Typically 5 or 10 working 
> days
> delivery, faster = dearer.
>
> Will you be designing the board yourself in a PCB CAD program? Files 
> typically
> accepted by board houses are Gerber format, and Excellon NC drill files. 
> Ask them
> for help if you need it.
>
> For a cheaper service but out of China try http://www.pcbcart.com. Good 
> prices for
> small runs, perhaps lower a bit lower quality, lower setup charge.


Hi Brett,

Thanks for that lead  ... they are in Adelaide, 80 kms from me. I've rung 
them to have a chat, and they've emailed me a list of details.

I dont have a PCB Cad program on this computer so will have to invest in 
one. I did use AutoTrax years ago and made a few boards myself, but I dont 
have fond memories of the process.


David Duffy wrote  ...

>We use BEC <http://www.becman.com/> a fair bit with good results.
>If you're in no hurry, you can share some space on our next prototype
>panel going in.
>David...

Thanks for that offer David  ..  as I get closer I may just take you up on 
that. How often do you have sets of boards done?


Thanks for your suggestions too Peter.

No  ..  it doesn't really have to be in Australia  ...  though as a 
struggling small business owner, I certainly appreciate when other locals 
support my business rather than going off-shore.

Then again  ...  that is exactly the reason I am struggling  ..  because 
where people used to have eqip repaired before  ..  now they just chuck it 
away and buy some cheap Chinese import.


Thanks for all the other replies too.

I imagine if I was needing a decent quantity of reasonable sized boards, I 
would certainly consider the Chinese market ... and I'd certainly have a go 
at making my own for the prototypes but I'd really like a professional 
finish for the final product.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help.

Regards,   Roger


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