[hpsdr] Pandora Update and Question

[Orval Chadsey]

On Tue, 2007-09-04 at 20:27 -0500, Ben Hall wrote:
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> It's an option, that's for sure.  I'm not optimistic that small-run 
> circuit boards will be cheaper than small-run metal pieces - I've bought 
> small-run boards of my own design from SparkFun (www.batchpcb.com) and 
> they've been pretty expensive - like $20 for a 2" by 3" board?  Now, 
> I'll admit, I have little pricing data for small-run metal pieces, but 
> front-panel express quoted an early prototype slotted end panel at 
> around $40 for the whole 9" by 5" (more or less) panel.

> thanks much,
> ben

Hi Ben,

Something else to consider is how easy it is to incorporate text
labeling onto the pcb pattern compared to sheet metal.

I 'think' that the pcb shops use a milling bit to cut over-sized and
non-round holes and to shape the edges. Check with your preferred shop
and see if they have a cheaper price for radiused inside corners versus
sharp 90 degree corners.


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Orval Chadsey  N6OZI
San Francisco, CA USA


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