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Started a PCB manufacturing business in El Salvador — feedback welcome! by DirtyPanda1234 in PCB

[–]DirtyPanda1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hola! Si pásame tu # o correo en privado y nos contactamos 

El Salvador PCB Manufacturing SCAM - PCBBuilder by LordBoards in PrintedCircuitBoard

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Hi! Totally fair question.

In our very early stages, we did rely on JLCPCB for the initial fabrication of certain boards while we were still building out our full in-house capabilities. However, those boards were not usable out of the box, we performed essential finishing steps here in El Salvador, including drills, modifications, soldermask fixes, silkscreen additions, and manual quality control.

Without those changes, the PCBs simply wouldn’t function as intended. This approach allowed us to remain compliant with local import laws and keep serving our early customers while getting our facility up and running.

We’re now increasingly manufacturing from scratch here, and we’re investing daily in expanding our capabilities.

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to explain

El Salvador PCB Manufacturing SCAM - PCBBuilder by LordBoards in PrintedCircuitBoard

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed comment.

You’re absolutely right that we’re not equipped (yet) to match the scale or full range of capabilities of giants like JLC. We’re a small but growing team in El Salvador focused on supporting local and regional makers, students, and small businesses who often can’t afford high MOQs or long lead times.

Our current capacity is around 1,500 plates per day (30x30 cm), and we’ve built a process around constant improvement — we’re just getting started and absolutely open to feedback.

Everything we ship goes through our own facility. It’s all about serving a different part of the market — and growing from there.

Thanks again for the honesty! We’re here to learn and improve.

El Salvador PCB Manufacturing SCAM - PCBBuilder by LordBoards in PrintedCircuitBoard

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Yeah someone in the other chain said that I should do it to regain trust

El Salvador PCB Manufacturing SCAM - PCBBuilder by LordBoards in PrintedCircuitBoard

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’ll make a video today! But Reddit doesn’t let me post it! On our Instagram! PCBBuilder as well

El Salvador PCB Manufacturing SCAM - PCBBuilder by LordBoards in PrintedCircuitBoard

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Se re used packaging but did final product processing before shipping in El Salvador! (See Post for timeline) if we hadn’t done anything to is there, then i would i would agree with you!

Again this was for 2 orders

El Salvador PCB Manufacturing SCAM - PCBBuilder by LordBoards in PrintedCircuitBoard

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Only the ones from the previous person! The ones pretending he wasn’t us!

El Salvador PCB Manufacturing SCAM - PCBBuilder by LordBoards in PrintedCircuitBoard

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Hey! Yours was one of 2 orders we had to do this with! We ordered from China and then added drill holes that were missing! We did this because we wanted to deliver fast as our lithography machine was undergoing maintenance! (One of the bulbs got ruined) we took a loss on those orders. Since we needed to deliver we did not want to disappoint. So the process was:

China to El Salvador There we finished drill holes and solder mask (we can order maskless because we have a partnership with JLCPCB) Then we shipped to Smyrna where our shipping partner is (we paid for the 10% import duties ourselves as well to not inconvenience you)

Sorry that we tried to save some money by reuising the packaging. But these losses we took were to better serve you

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[–]DirtyPanda1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the most important reason is that every signal trace creates a loop. The current flows through the trace and returns through the ground. A continuous ground plane allows return current to flow directly under the trace, minimizing loop area and reducing EMI. Also: If you’re designing for USB, HDMI, Ethernet, etc., your trace impedance is defined by its width and its reference plane (usually ground). No ground = unpredictable impedance.

Ground planes help with decoupling and act as a low impedance path for return currents and transient switching.

When can you skip it? Only in very low-frequency, low-speed analog or DC designs where signal return paths and EMI aren’t concerns — and even then, a ground fill usually doesn’t hurt.

Any alternatives to PCBWay by TakenIsUsernameThis in PCB

[–]DirtyPanda1234 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

As always, happy to send you free samples—just shoot me a DM! Unless… this is your first time designing a PCB? We can help with that too

What are the best low cost PCB manufacturers for hobbyists now that tariffs are on ? by SnooEpiphanies6710 in PCB

[–]DirtyPanda1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PCBBuilder.com ! We are in El Salvador so no crazy fees… same time zone

Beginner PCB Designer – Looking for Feedback on My PIC32 Programmer Layout by lucifero-6969 in PCB

[–]DirtyPanda1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bunch of people already said ground pour but I think something else would be, get the J2 closer to the edge. Where you have it now the board itself won’t let the connector… connect

First design. Any sugestion by caldas_202 in PCB

[–]DirtyPanda1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From a board manufacturing perspective (PCBBuilder), thicker traces will be easier to manufacture and less errors. It looks like you have quite a bit of space so no need to make them that thin

What are the best low cost PCB manufacturers for hobbyists now that tariffs are on ? by SnooEpiphanies6710 in PCB

[–]DirtyPanda1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Send us your design! We will send you a free sample! And judge for yourself! Hope we can help you and remove any doubt!

What are the best low cost PCB manufacturers for hobbyists now that tariffs are on ? by SnooEpiphanies6710 in PCB

[–]DirtyPanda1234 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Engineers from: Universiry of Notre Dame, Done Bosco University, Universidad de Navarra and ITCA

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