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- Ensure that all parts are in the BOM, and have Supplier part numbers - ideally manufacturer part numbers as well
- Ensure the no components are ordered on tape and reel
- This just increases cost for no reason (since we don't have a pick and place machine)
- Digikey part numbers that end in DKR usually have tape and reel - watch out for them!
- The BOM must be generated and all parts put on digikey to make sure everything is in stock
Generate Gerbers:
- Generating Board Output FilesHow to export Altium PCB to gerber files (jlcpcb.com) ← follow this video to generate and check the gerbers correctlygerbers
- NC Drill file is a txt file, make sure to include it in the zip
After Generating Gerbers
- Go to JLCPCB and upload the gerbers: https://jlcpcb.com/quote#/?orderType=1&stencilWidth=100&stencilLength=100&stencilCounts=5&stencilLayer=2&stencilPly=1.6&steelmeshSellingPriceRecordNum=A8256537-5522-491C-965C-646F5842AEC9&purchaseNumber=
- Make sure that JLC detects all layers and that the gerber viewer looks correct
- Upload the gerbers to the board sendouts page when available.
- Make sure the output files are in the GitHub branch and are well organized so that we can easily find the most recent rev
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