diff --git a/_posts/2024-02-18-PCB-manufacturing-checklist.md b/_posts/2024-02-18-PCB-manufacturing-checklist.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1957cab --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2024-02-18-PCB-manufacturing-checklist.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +title: PCB manufacturing checklist +author: peter +date: 2024-02-18 00:06:32 +0800 +categories: [Electronics] # Blogging | Electronics | Programming | Mechanical +tags: [electronics] # systems | embedded | rf | microwave | electronics | solidworks | automation +--- + +A list of things to check before putting a board into production. Update this list as fails occurs. + +## Pre-ordering + +- [ ] Put `JLCJLCJLCJLC` text on the PCB to ensure the order number is placed in a hidden location under a connector, large component, etc. + +## PCB ordering + +### Ordering + +- [ ] Select "Specify a location" for remove order number to ensure the the `JLCJLCJLCJLC` text is replaced with the order number.\ + ![](/assets/img/2024-02-18-PCB-manufacturing-ch/order-number.png) +- [ ] Make sure expensive items/option parts not meant for assembly are not placed down/autodetected by JLCPCB's parts catalog (you should use the variants system to ensure this cannot happen). +- [ ] Check the orientation of each IC and diode in the PCBA list. For each item, make a note that it has been checked/corrected. + +### Checkout + +- [ ] Make sure to use the coupon for free PCBA setup. + +## Ordering separate parts from Mouser/Digikey + +Take a risk-adverse approach since ordering individual parts is expensive with shipping fees. + +- [ ] Create variant for parts used in JLC and parts which need to be ordered separately. **Double check the BOM and order extras** of critical components. diff --git a/assets/img/2024-02-18-PCB-manufacturing-ch/order-number.png b/assets/img/2024-02-18-PCB-manufacturing-ch/order-number.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..62b8b97 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/2024-02-18-PCB-manufacturing-ch/order-number.png differ