Free PCB Fabrication Trial Promotion completed! (Updated on DEC 16)  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jacohk
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 04:26:49 pm
content: Hi, All EEVblog membersIntroductionI am Ethan from JACO. As our introduction in the new member topic, my company would like to hold a trial promotion for EEVblog members all around the world.My company JACO (HK) were established to serve SME, electronic designers & engineers build their PCB assembly and PCB fabrication, specialize in prototype and low volume orders.Our strengths include -Reasonable price for 1-6 Layers PCB packages, from 5pcs to 100pcs, within 25 sq cm to within 1000 sq cm...PCB packages charged by the PCB DimensionPlenty of Options for the packages - Board thickness, Surface Finish, Copper Thickness, Soldermask color and etc...We would like to receive more comment and feedback from the user, that's why we hold a trial promotion at EEVblog.Trial Promotion DetailsWhen will the trial promotion start?Starts from 26 November 2013What is the prize for this promotion?Regular Prize - We will offer a set of 2 Layer PCB Basic Package,We will pick one member out of every ten participants randomly. No limit until further notification.for all participants!Special Prize – If the participant has written adetailedreview report about any product or service before, we may offer a set of 2 Layer PCB Basic Package for them individually.2 Layer PCB Basic Package - 5pcs 2 Layer PCB within 25 sq cm, please check our websitehttp://jacohk.com/services.asp?id=7or ebay storehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/161157119409for more details.How to join this promotion?Please follow the format below to reply this post.-------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Username – jacohkB. Have you written any review report – YesC. If yes, please provide reference. –www.xxxx.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------We will record the participants' user name in the end of this post.One out of every ten participants will be picked randomly as the winner. The winnerAll participants will be informed to place the PCB FAB order and complete the transaction through eBay within seven days.Do the winners need to pay?The winners only need to pay US$4.9 for Registered Air Mail postage (Worldwide, delivery within 6-18 days). We will issue a US$5 cash coupon to the winners for the next order.The winners can pay extra to ship the boards by FedEx or EMS if the prefer to receive the board early.Can the winners choose different options?If the winners would like to choose different options from the standard one, (e.g. Size, Surface finish, Soldermask color and etc...) we will offer 10-20% discount on particular item.Upgrade to 4 Layers PCB package is welcome.Any advantages for the participants other than the winners?For other participants, we will issue a 15% discount coupon for compensation. Discount coupon can be used to purchase all PCB packages and their options.(Postage excluded)Do the winners need to do anything when they received the boards?Please check them, assembly them and test them ASAP. After that, please start a new topic and write a review report include the following issues.1. Pre Sales Services2. Order procedure3. Payment4. Shipping5. Quality6. After Sales ServicesAll kinds of feedback & comments are welcome, not only positive feedback. We would like to hear any suggestions you may have for improvements.Questions and CommentsAny questions or comments, Please feel free to PM us or reply this post. We hope this promotion will suit your needs.Participants' list1. jacohk2. niekproductions (Regular prize)3. free_electron(Special prize - 2 Layer PCB within 100 sq cm package.)4. codeboy2k (Regular prize)5. jabramo (Regular prize)6. ludzinc (Regular prize)7. Strangelovemd12 (Regular prize)8. tronixstuff(Special prize - 2 Layer PCB within 100 sq cm package.)9. EdoNork (Regular prize)10. BWarthur (Regular prize)11. SPRX (Regular prize)12. Christopher (Regular prize)----------END----------

author: niekproductions
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 06:20:40 pm
content: -------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Username – niekproductionsB. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –-------------------------------------------------------------------------

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 07:37:55 pm
content: A. Username – vincenthimpeB. Have you written any review report – YesC. If yes, please provide reference. –www.siliconvalleygarage.com

author: codeboy2k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 09:43:48 pm
content: A. Username – codeboy2kB. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –

author: jabramo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 11:25:03 pm
content: -------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Username – jabramoB. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –-------------------------------------------------------------------------

author: ludzinc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 11:31:08 pm
content: A. Username – ludzincB. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –

author: strangelovemd12
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2013, 01:56:29 am
content: A. Username – Strangelovemd12B. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 12:12:26 am
content: -------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Username – tronixstuffB. Have you written any review report – YesC. If yes, please provide reference. –www.tronixstuff.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 08:39:41 am
content: -------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Username – EdoNorkB. Have you written any review report – No, but will do a review of yours PCBs.C. If yes, please provide reference. –www.elektroquark.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------

author: BWarthur
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 15, 2013, 11:16:23 am
content: A. Username – BWarthurB. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –

author: SPRX
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 15, 2013, 11:52:27 am
content: A. Username – SPRXB. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –

author: Christopher
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 15, 2013, 04:05:23 pm
content: -------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Username – ChristopherB. Have you written any review report – NoC. If yes, please provide reference. –-------------------------------------------------------------------------What are your prices for 10 pieces 5cmx5cm, 5x10cm, 10x10cm ?

author: jacohk
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 16, 2013, 04:31:19 pm
content: Thank you for all participants interesting in our trial promotion, we may hold another promotion in the future.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 06, 2014, 10:28:08 pm
content: Have just gone through the process with Jaco and this free PCB offer. Sent for some Arduino-compatible PCBs whose design files you can find here:http://github.com/freetronics/KitTenAll the communication was on the 17th, after sending the EAGLE .brd file they replied with the gerbers on the same day. They looked fine so I paid the small fee and went on holiday. On the 23/12 they replied with the parcel tracking details and a photo of the parcel.The parcel arrived on the 30th with the boards very safely packaged, and a bonus sixth board:A tiny scratch on the heatsink area on one of the boards, so we'll call it the free one - however it doesn't affect the use. It was good to see their code placed in the ATmega328P footprint, however I can't say if this was intentional or just a fluke.In the past I've only used two PCB suppliers, however these from Jaco look fine and we look forward to building up the boards in the next week so see how they go. If you want any photos in higher detail, let me know.Overall a pleasant experience, and thanks to Jaco for their generous offer.

author: niekproductions
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2014, 06:18:18 pm
content: I received my boards today. Ordered them about 2 weeks ago.They came in this nice boxAntistatic bubble wrap and bag. Let's see what's inside the bag...More bubble wrap! Very professional for this costFinally, here's the PCB's. They came out great. I am very happyGreat silk screen!