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Physical / electrical concepts
Basic/preferred parts (JLCPCB)
Parts JLCPCB keeps loaded on assembly machines — no setup fee. "Extended" parts cost ~$3/reel extra per job.
How it looks
Drawing
Basic parts stay on the machine; extended ones cost a setup fee each time.
How it works
- A pick-and-place machine feeds parts from reels.
- JLCPCB keeps its most common parts permanently loaded: basic (or preferred) parts. Using them costs no setup.
- Any other part (extended) has to be loaded for your job, about $3 per part type. Choosing basic parts where possible keeps small orders cheap.
Where it fits
Searchable with jlcparts and parametric search; the parts come from LCSC. The alternative for unstocked parts is consigned parts.