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[ruffrecords]

Hi Ian, did these ever come back around to you?
since they
What did you think?

TimG

Yes, they arrived quite some time ago! I completely forgot I promised to review the boards. I got them to make me 10-off HT250 boards, my small HT supply PCBs for tube projects. Only cost me $5 (special offer on first purchase). They are indistinguishable from the ones I already have in stock. Manufacture was quick but they took some time to arrive because I chose the dirt cheap postage option. They are definitely as good as any of the other Chinese PCB fabricators I have used in the past. I will use them again since they offer support right here on groupDIY.

Cheers

Ian

 

[ruffrecords]

Full Turkey Assembly Prototype Application-Car Industry​

What else can you think of any other applications for PCB Assembly?

Designed by Cmatkin, manufactured by PCBX

I think you meant to say TURNKEY not TURKEY

Cheers

Ian

 

[TimG]

I need a couple of those HT250 boards, and now I wonder if I should get them for cheap from them?

 

[ruffrecords]

I need a couple of those HT250 boards, and now I wonder if I should get them for cheap from them?

PM me your shipping address and I will put a couple in an envelope for you.

Cheers

Ian

 

[PCBX]

I think you meant to say TURNKEY not TURKEY

Cheers

Ian

Yes, you're right. Just correct it.

 

[PCBX]

I need a couple of those HT250 boards, and now I wonder if I should get them for cheap from them?

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[MidnightArrakis]

I think you meant to say TURNKEY not TURKEY

Cheers

Ian

[Full Turkey Assembly] -- Well.....it -- IS -- Thanksgiving, after all.

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[PCBX]

[Full Turkey Assembly] -- Well.....it -- IS -- Thanksgiving, after all.

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Happy Thanksgiving

 

[ruffrecords]

I have been trying out the schematic editor if the PCBX online EDA. Unfortunately I could not find schematic symbols for op amps or XLR connectors. (no vacuum tubes either but I did not really expect them to be there).

Cheers

Ian

 

[Paul W]

Now the title says "Turmkey" (with an m) rather than "Turnkey" (with an n).

 

[PCBX]

I have been trying out the schematic editor if the PCBX online EDA. Unfortunately I could not find schematic symbols for op amps or XLR connectors. (no vacuum tubes either but I did not really expect them to be there).

Cheers

Ian

If you can kindly provide the manufacturer parts and prodcut links of them, I can let our engineer add them into the library.

 

[ruffrecords]

If you can kindly provide the manufacturer parts and prodcut links of them, I can let our engineer add them into the library.

There are very many manufacturers of op amps and XLR connectors. At the schematic symbol level it is not necessary or helpful to have to specify exactly which manufacturer's part is to be used. All you need is a generic symbol.

Cheers

Ian

 

[PCBX]

There are very many manufacturers of op amps and XLR connectors. At the schematic symbol level it is not necessary or helpful to have to specify exactly which manufacturer's part is to be used. All you need is a generic symbol.

Cheers

Ian

OK, thanks for the suggestion. We will update them soon.
Cheers

 

[MidnightArrakis]

If you can kindly provide the manufacturer parts and prodcut links of them, I can let our engineer add them into the library.

[provide the manufacturer parts and prodcut links of them] -- You may want to try and "somewhat" follow how KiCAD has its schematic libraries named and structured within your program. And, in fact, also following how OrCAD has most of its schematic library symbols named could be helpful as well.

While what RuffRecords has said about there being many manufacturers of op-amps and XLR connectors is a true statement, most designers and engineers are usually aware of the Part Numbers of the devices that are important to them. In addition, even though there are many different manufacturers to XLR connectors (Amphenol, Rean, Neutrik, Switchcraft to name a few), much to the credit of NEUTRIK, both their brand-name and Part Numbers have almost practically become a "de facto" industry standard. So, KiCAD has to be lauded for their XLR library consisting of an extensive amount of NEUTRIK Part Numbers to readily summon into a schematic. Similarly, within the OrCAD libraries, one can merely enter in a generic Part Number such as: LM7805, NE5532 or a 2N3904 and instantly have a correct schematic symbol placed onto your mouse cursor.

However, while you can relatively easily select any one of the wide variety of XLR-types of connectors available from the NEUTRIK XLR library by inputting or searching for a specific Part Number, conversely in OrCAD.....to find and use a typical XLR schematic symbol within its libraries, you have to enter in the rather cryptic term of -- conn av 3-J -- for a female XLR symbol and its equally cryptic-named counterpart -- conn av 3-P -- for the male XLR connector symbol. However, and make note here PCBX..... much to OrCAD's credit, their schematic symbols do properly show the difference between the female and male schematic symbols, whereas the KiCAD symbols do not!!! Here's how:

>> OrCAD FEMALE XLR CONNECTOR <<


>> OrCAD MALE XLR CONNECTOR <<


>> KiCAD FEMALE XLR CONNECTOR <<


>> KiCAD MALE XLR CONNECTOR <<


So, as you can see by looking at the KiCAD "XLR Female & Male" schematic symbols, it doesn't matter which symbol you pull-up to use, you are going to get the exact same symbol anyway!!!

In addition, and assuming that you are aware of how the XLR pinouts are arranged, the OrCAD schematic symbols of their XLR connectors have Pins 2 & 3 incorrectly swapped, whereas the KiCAD schematic symbols are correct (sort of.....depending!!!).

SO!!!.....whether your CAD schematic program has been in the marketplace for over 30-years or you're "the new kid on the block"..... >> ALL << of these CAD schematic and PCB-design programs are flawed. As an end-user, you just need to decide on which flawed program do you wish to use!!!

>> KiCAD "NEUTRIK" XLR Connectors.....listed alphabetically by Part Number:

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[PCBX]

[provide the manufacturer parts and prodcut links of them] -- You may want to try and "somewhat" follow how KiCAD has its schematic libraries named and structured within your program. And, in fact, also following how OrCAD has most of its schematic library symbols named could be helpful as well.

Thank you for your valuable feedback and suggestions. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on our current library and the industry standards set by KiCAD and OrCAD.
Actually, we've incorporated a wide range of XLR connectors and op-amps into our schematic library. You can easily search for them using the search bar as shown in the image below.



However, we understand that there are countless components and specific customer requirements that may not be included in our standard library. To address this, we've implemented a feature that allows users to request custom symbols. Simply provide us with the manufacturer's part number or a link to the datasheet, and our engineering team will promptly create a tailored symbol for your project.

We're continuously working to improve our software and provide a seamless user experience. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us identify areas for improvement and prioritize future development efforts.