PCBWay sponsors the p18clock project

09 Jul 2026

Some weeks ago, I got contacted by Emily from PCBWay in order to start a sponsorship for the p18clock project. This was really awesome news! So… after coming back from the last business trip that I had in June –ISO C++ / WG21 meeting in Brno, CZ–, I could finally move this collaboration forward.

The interaction with them has been very pleasant and straightforward (thanks, Emily!). They very kindly offered to produce a batch (x20) of p18clock PCBs for this first collaboration, covering also the shipping costs. This included both, the main and secondary printed circuit boards.

I have to say that this exceeded my expectations by far! No time to lose – I re-created the Gerber production files for both PCBs (File -> Fabrication Outputs -> Gerbers (.gbr)... in KiCad PCB Editor) and sent them for fabrication (which was, again, very uncomplicated). Below, you can see the phisical boards which have been delivered today. I hope it becomes apparent from the pictures that the product has professional quality! Also, the customer service is on par with the quality of the PCB prototypes. They are always willing to help and answer your questions, should you have any.

Despite the name, PCBWay not only offers PCBs fabrication / assembly, but also customized mechanical parts (CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D printing…).

Also, it’s worth noting that PCBWay is celebrating their 12th anniversary this month, so let’s join the celebration: Happy 12th anniversary, PCBWay ! Wishing you many more years of huge success!

Finally, let me drop here that an idea is taking shape – I might start shipping p18clock as a DYI / SMD-soldering-practice kit. Please, if getting one of those kits when time comes sounds exciting, fill in this form in order to express your interest.