European PCB/Case group buys

[pixiesue]

As said the Gerber files are available but i don't know (yet) what specs to order or even which manufacturer to use.

Thank you to @FundamentalFrequency for sharing this exciting project!

Do the Gerber files alone enough for the manufacturer to do the job?
Do I need to provide any other specs? Any advice is welcome!!
Here are a few of what seems to be important :

Nb of Layers = 2
PCB Thickness = 1.5mm (?)
TG = 170° (?)
External Copper Thickness = 17/35μm

PCB Length/Width
Surface Treatment
Solder Mask

[stonepreston]

I used JLCPCB when I ordered my first boards. The zip archive contained in the ECAD repository releases contains both the Gerber files and the drill files. You should be able to upload the zip archive to whatever board manufacturer you choose and that should be all you need.

[pixiesue]

Hello,
So, I ran the gerbers.zip in the JLCPCB configurator and well... The quote is cheap, so cheap I suspect I have forget something.
I am trying to find local manufacturers but for the moment their prices are insanely high.
I guess I will give JLCPCB a go.

[stonepreston]

That seems reasonable to me.

[justinwoods2k]

Thank you for looking into this, @pixiesue. And thank you @stonepreston for everything you have done on this incredible project so far. Please count me in for a European group buy on the PCB only. I’m in Berkshire, UK and looking to make the enclosure by hand.

[pixiesue]

I would love a hand made enclosure, please share your design!

[ChappIO]

Yes, I'd be willing to join in (from NL)

[winfr34k]

Yep, would like to join (Germany)... Would need both.

[scunner3rd]

I'd be up for one too (UK)

[jakemorgangit]

Same here for the European PCB group buy (UK based)

[Apfelwurm]

would also be interested in a pcb as well as the case parts if we manage to get both. Located in Germany :)

[schurig-fabian]

I am also interested in the pcb. I am not really interested in the case parts, as I would try to contribute a 3D printable case. I am located in Germany

[pixiesue]

please share your design! There is interest for that among us.

[jmorzeck]

I am interested in both pcb and case parts, located in Germany!

[jderiz]

same

[mroemore]

I too would like to join.

[schegges]

I am also interested in two PCB‘s only. located in Germany as well.

[maxupp]

Interested in 3 each of PCB and case parts. (Germany)

[PaulREE]

Hi!

I'm from Ukraine. I work for a company that does PCB design, PCB assembly, BOM ordering and CNC machining services. So feel free to contact me.

[lstep]

Would your company be able to create the PCB, case parts, and manage the BOM? For what price?

[PaulREE]

Hi @lstep

Yes, this is our speciality. To find out the cost of your project, please send your project details to us. We help startups or other clients create mechanical and electronic prototypes.

About Us

Alnicko Lab is a full cycle hardware development company. We have clients all over the world, for example from the USA, Canada, Germany, Israel and Australia.
Our research and development center is located in Ukraine. There are work 50 engineers. We have embedded development team, schematics and PCB design team, industrial and mechanical team. All other stuff: project managers, production managers, logistic managers, etc.

Main technologies:
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– Industrial and mechanical design: 3D Studio & Solidworks, prototyping on 3D printers and casting into temporary forms, choosing plastics, ceramics, metals in accordance with operation conditions (temperature, humidity, underwater usage), pre-production and help in manufacturing process.

Today we have more than 30 projects of various levels of complexity, many of which include disruptive technologies. Like DataScience in video, or ultrasound, spectrometry, etc. However, they are all based on microcontrollers or processors (CPU). There are digital electronics. Niche areas: healthcare, industrial, agroindustrial (local GPS, sensors), consumer products, wearables, etc. Success in achieving project goals is quite high (95-97%).

Our strengths are 3 key technologies:
– video- and audio-processing
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– Li-ion, Li-Pol power sources (for wearables).

Visit our website: alnicko.com

As for open source projects that interested me, I can help you organize the production of parts on a 3D printer (HP MJF, FDM, SLA) or CNC machine in Ukraine at a good price.

[Apfelwurm]

This sounds super nice! What details do you need to know besides the stuff thats already made public by FundamentalFrequency to determinate the costs? :)

[nelarsen97]

I would be interested in getting a PCB and case parts as well. I'm in Norway

[fofinho666]

I’m also interested! I’m from Portugal

[TW8]

I would also be interested in an european group buy for the PCB and possibly also the case! (Germany)

[jmorzeck]

Since there have been many people replying to this thread, what would be the number of orders to get this started?
@pixiesue Did you already order from JLCPCB?

[mackemint]

Swede here interested in a group buy! Love synth DIY and this project looks very fun :)

[pixiesue]

Hello guys,

Thank you all for your interest in @stonepreston project.
We are not affiliated with him, like you, we think it is more
than just a neat project and we want to contribute as we can.

We use an unofficial discord to iron out the details of the european
group buys, we also try to help each others with all the how to.

We do it on discord to not "pollute" github with nonsense, feel free to join us there but we'll try to keep that forum up to date.

https://discord.gg/7ZjSW84C

We are a few people to have already ordered from JPCLB. ETA : soon™ :)

10 white from France
50 blue boards from UK
10 black from Germany
maybe yours...
We have enough for Europe at the time (someone suggested yellow for sweden)

UK
@justinwoods2k
@scunner3rd
@jakemorgangit
@tandy-1000
@pixelscript
@Terrz

GERMANY
@winfr34k
@Apfelwrum
@Mayjayday
@Kastenfrosch
@jderiz
@schegges x2
@maxupp x3
@dun198
@juliandoerner
@Ehoax x2
@TW8
@Paulnato

FRANCE
@pixiesue
@istep

NORWAY
@nelarsen97

SWEDEN
@mackemint

PORTUGAL
@fofinho666

UNKNOWN
@mroemore
@reklm-e

[alexeynefdef]

Hi! This link has expired

[louisnichols]

+1 for Germany. Is joining Discord the only way? I haven't used it before.

[schegges]

Ich hab grad welche bestellt und könnte dir eins davon reservieren. Wie kann ich dich denn kontaktieren für Updates und wegen Versand sobald die Boards hier sind?

[pixiesue]

Hello,
The discord is non official, but it is an easier, more casual way to exchange about it, and to maybe get help to build your LMN later.
Feel free to join us. Anyway there's enough boards ordered for the actual european group buy, you'll find one of your choice color easily ;)

[MR-B0NES]

Hey all,

I'm selling PCBs from my order to UK peeps here.

https://synthsoup.com/products/lmn-3-pcb?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

@justinwoods2k
@scunner3rd
@jakemorgangit
@tandy-1000
@pixelscript
@Terrz

[justinwoods2k]

Thank you, @MR-B0NES. I had some ill health that prevented me from being more proactive on this so I really appreciate you arranging and distributing PCBs in the UK. Order placed.

[StalkS-24x7]

Hi looking to pick up a pcb in the UK - do you have any left from your order?

[maxupp]

I have ordered 30 PCBs , around 10 of which are currently unspoken for. Will ship within EU for around 4€ each + 6€ shipping.

[schurig-fabian]

I am interested in one. How can I send you money and details?

[maxupp]

Easiest way is on discord, you'll find instruction in the "Europe" group buy channel.

[farcaller]

the discord link seem to have expired.

[maxupp]

https://discord.gg/73dqDEdu

[mrWheel]

I am also interested in a pcb as well as the case parts. Located in The Netherlands

[mrWheel]

I am also interested in a pcb as well as the case parts. Located in The Netherlands

[theturboferret]

I have 4 spare boards if you are still interested

[louisnichols]

@theturboferret I'm also interested. I'll email you.

[charlydev42]

Hey, do you by any chance still have some of these pcbs ?

[alexeynefdef]

Hi! Definitely interested!!

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[theturboferret]

perfect, send me an email turboferret@gmail.com

[theturboferret]

I don't have any boards left, but do have a completed unit available. Let me know if that would be of interest. Cheers, Richard

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[StalkS-24x7]

Hey Richard - Potentially - What's the best way to get hold of you (email, discord, etc.)?

[theturboferret]

email me ***@***.*** Cheers, Richard

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[theturboferret]

I have a complete unit available if you are interested, but no pcbs I'm afraid. Cheers, Richard

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[panki27]

Hi, also looking for a PCB in Europe.
@theturboferret is your completed unit still available?

[theturboferret]

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