Hi All,
I'd like to collect in this thread your hints for prototyping in general with topics such as:
1) PCBs for SMD: there a many parts that use QFN, DFN, SOT, ... packages and it is very hard to buy one generic prototyping board with some of these pads.
2) PCB layout: what is the simplest software to use assuming at maximum 2 layers?
3) Preparing the PCB by yourself: step-by-step for different methods, where to buy the cheapest items (PCB, chemicals, etc.)
4) PCB manufacturing: how to obtain an up-to-date list of the cheapest PCB fabs? For 1, 2, or 3 boards?
Thanks