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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!
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- 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
STEP File
- Make sure the STEP file is also generated, and in the correct location. Make sure whoever on Mech knows where the STEP file is so that enclosures, mounts can be designed for it.
- If having trouble opening the STEP file in Solidworks to verify that it is correct, see this thread: https://forum.solidworks.com/thread/223404