The PCBs from JLCPCB has arrived. JLCPCB are my goto PCB manufacturers. Over the years, I have seen them grow from a normal PCB manufacturer to assembler, 3D printing and even CnC machining. Apart from offering PCBs made in different colours and thickness, they even have flexible PCB and Aluminum and more. I love to use them because of their fast response during the checking of my designs. Just like this one, in less than 20 minutes or so after I clicked send, the emailed me regarding my design because they need to clarify why my design has no drill layer.
When I compiled the design into Gerber Format, EaglePCB created only 11 files. The ‘missing’ file was the Drill Layer. Since I did not use any through-hole components or vias, the software’s CAM processor did not create that file. This file is always with the PCB and so, they people at JLCPCB thought it was missing. I could not assume they know what my design was as they are not trained to do that but instead, go through a set of checklists during inspection. IN case you’re wondering, this is not the design for the Front Mandibles but it is for the Top Revolving Lights.
Both the front and back are the same, which allows me to fit them onto either side of the mandibles. However, I do not expect a hole in the SMD solder pad next to the text, LED10. After checking my file, yeah, I failed to notice that and it was caused by my manually routing the same traces which was identical on both sides.
The design has a problem. After inserting the PCB into the part #C1 and then mated that assembly to the main body #A1, it did not fit. Apparently, there is a small curved part (yellow arrow) of the main body which prevents everything from fitting together. So, this means I would have to re-design the PCB.
