JoKKeR
Full Member level 2
Hi,
I have to make a choice that is to take right way, it takes some experience and knowledge. The things i admit to lack at this point. I had drawn simplest amplifier circuit board using plain CAD software back in the old days. The requirements and responsibility is way up high and i do not know that i can make right choice without some advice and help.
Description:
Probably circuit board will be in 2 parts. 1. for char. LCD & push buttons and 2. will be MCU, ICs, Terminal blocks, connectors... . So, some true-hole parts and choice in SM parts. + dilemma that i could save some $, by replacing some parts and ICs to SM ones that do not have true-hole choice.
The problem:
I have to design a gerber files to send off for order. Never done it and have very little idea how this process flows. Questions related to design as:
-Simply 2 sides, ground plane, layers?
-How does affect design existence of SM parts. (cost, production effort, ...)
Really do not know what to expect... I hope i can find some advice and direction on how to proceed.
Thank you in advance!
I have to make a choice that is to take right way, it takes some experience and knowledge. The things i admit to lack at this point. I had drawn simplest amplifier circuit board using plain CAD software back in the old days. The requirements and responsibility is way up high and i do not know that i can make right choice without some advice and help.
Description:
Probably circuit board will be in 2 parts. 1. for char. LCD & push buttons and 2. will be MCU, ICs, Terminal blocks, connectors... . So, some true-hole parts and choice in SM parts. + dilemma that i could save some $, by replacing some parts and ICs to SM ones that do not have true-hole choice.
The problem:
I have to design a gerber files to send off for order. Never done it and have very little idea how this process flows. Questions related to design as:
-Simply 2 sides, ground plane, layers?
-How does affect design existence of SM parts. (cost, production effort, ...)
Really do not know what to expect... I hope i can find some advice and direction on how to proceed.
Thank you in advance!