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JLCPCB Invites You to Try Free 6-8 Layer PCB Prototyping

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Sometimes turning your PCB designs into reality can be costly, especially when dealing with high-layer PCBs. However, at JLCPCB, we provide an economical solution - a once-a-month opportunity for every customer to partake in 6-8 layer PCB prototyping at no cost, and now we sincerely invite you to come and experience it with us.

*JLCPCB also offers a special price of $2 for 1-8 layer FR-4 PCBs (50mm*50mm, 5 pieces) to alleviate the cost burden during project development, enabling innovative ideas to flourish under more favorable conditions. To save more, sign up on JLCPCB official website and get up to $54 off register coupons.


How to Experience Monthly Free 6-8 Layer PCB Prototyping

To enjoy the once-a-month free prototyping, your PCB order needs to meet the following criteria:
• Layer: 6 or 8 layer
• Size: Within 50mm*50mm
• Quantity: 5 pieces
• PCB Specifications: Default settings


To start, you will need to visit the JLCPCB Coupon Center and claim a $2 coupon for 6-8 layer PCBs. Each month, we release one such coupon in the Coupon Center. Remember to claim it before placing your order.

JLCPCB website section with discount coupons for PCB, PCBA, and 3D printing orders.


Next, upload the Gerber file that meets the requirements for free prototyping to the quotation page.

Screenshot of the PCB ordering process on the JLCPCB website.


Once uploaded successfully, the pricing section on the right side will display the $2 special price for your order. Click "Save to cart" to proceed to the shopping cart.

Screenshot of the PCB order form on JLCPCB's website highlighting a promotional offer.


Click "Secure Checkout" in the cart, then fill in the shipping address and select the appropriate shipping method. If you prefer to pay the bill directly, then click "Continue" to proceed to the payment step.

Screenshot of JLCPCB shopping cart with promotional price for PCB prototype.

Screenshot of JLCPCB order summary with payment option.


During payment, apply the $2 coupon you claimed for 6-8 layer PCBs to avail of the discount. You will see that the product cost has been deducted. (In this case, the total price is deducted from $4.17 to only $1.89) Congratulations! You have successfully secured an opportunity for free 6-8 layer PCB prototyping.

JLCPCB payment page with coupon promotion for PCBs


Please note that if you select parameters outside the special offer range, such as choosing a panel as the delivery format, a soldermask color other than green, a thicker outer/inner copper weight than the default setting, or if your PCB size exceeds the 50mm*50mm limit for the special offer and you need more than 5 pieces, regular charges will apply.

However, even if your order doesn't qualify for the special offer, rest assured that our regular prices are still favorable. We have made some additional discounts for high-layer PCBs:
• No longer additional charges for via-in-pad for 6-20 layer PCBs.
• For 6-layer PCBs within 10cm*10cm (5pcs) and within 5cm*5cm (10pcs), the price has been reduced from about $85 to $60-63, and the engineering fee adjusted from over $100 to $60 (board thickness within 2.0, 2.0 not included).


JLCPCB High Layer High Quality

With such a discount, can the quality of PCBs be maintained as always? The answer is "Yes"!

At JLCPCB, we deliver cost-effective PCB manufacturing solutions without compromising on performance, durability, and reliability. Backed by our 5 intelligent production bases, we continuously strive for improvement. Through continuous efforts, we've optimized processes, enhanced PCB production layouts, and implemented a comprehensive automated intelligent management system. These initiatives have yielded promising outcomes, also for 6-8 layer PCBs production. Additionally, as our production volume keeps expanding, we can significantly reduce costs because of the large-scale effect on production, allowing us to pass on the savings to every customer. At JLCPCB, we aim to share our years of PCB manufacturing achievements with engineers and makers, giving them a competitive edge by leveraging our production advantages.

JLC's Commitment to PCB Manufacturing
• JLCPCB guarantees full-film PCB manufacturing, without resorting to negative film.
• Via-checking with four-wire low resistance is ensured for all boards.
• High-precision LDI is employed on multi-layer boards(including 4-layer PCBs), for a stable and reliable solder mask bridge.

Before delivering the PCBs to customers, we conduct at least three quality checks:
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
• Flying Probe Testing
• Final Quality Checking piece by piece before shipping


A Peek of JLCPCB multi-layer PCBs with ENIG & via-in-pad

Board 1

Layer: 6 layers
size: 78.05mm*70.37mm
Application: modify hardware accelerator board to FPGA development board
48% of the vias placed on the pads and all BGA packages using vias on the pad (VIA).

A view of a multilayer printed circuit board with various electronic components.


Close-up of a multilayer PCB with soldering pads.
4 times closer to the via-in-pad


Board 2

Layer: 6 layers
size: 100.05mm*135.05mm
Application: Part of an RF synthesizer for RF signal switching and self-calibration
26% of the vias placed on pads.


Circuit board with multiple traces and electronic components on a green background.
printed circuit board

Close-up of a green PCB with electronic components marked with letters and numbers.
4 times closer to the via-in-pad


Board 3

Layer: 6 layers
size: 180.07mm *137.14mm
Application: wireless terminal
10% of the vias placed on pads. Via-in-pad on all QFN packages.

Green printed circuit board with multiple traces and components
printed circuit board

Close-up of a multilayer printed circuit board with visible traces and components.
4 times closer to the via-in-pad


Currently, JLCPCB's high-layer PCBs range from 1 to 20 layers. Our factory is actively preparing to expand to even higher layer counts, with plans to extend the options up to 32 layers in the near future.

JLCPCB Coupon Tips You May Need

1. If you are a new user, register on the JLCPCB website to receive up to $54 off coupons covering PCB, PCBA, and 3D printing:
2. JLCPCB automatically sends SMT coupons worth up to $24 to all users every month.
3. Regularly check the JLCPCB Coupon Center for surprise discounts.




JLCPCB: accelerating your innovation


JLCPCB is dedicated to accelerating tech innovation. Established in 2006, with over 17 years of continuous improvement, JLC covers every aspect from PCB production and component sourcing to PCB assembly and enclosure fabrication, empowering customers with efficient hardware development and iteration, even with a simple workbench. JLC provides global engineers with rapid and quality deliverables at a favorable budget, accelerating innovation for a world that embraces the wonders of technology.

Accelerating your innovations

Logo of JLCPCB in blue color.


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Comments

Armadon 09 Aug 2023 08:41

Well, there is no denying that JLC is going hard forward without looking back. It is true that I would rather pay twice as much for efficiently made tiles in Europe of at least the same quality, but there... [Read more]

ArturAVS 09 Aug 2023 14:41

They make even small series at an affordable price, I ordered a few 100-200 pieces only because I have too much for them, and I didn't want to make them at home. After conversion, it came out to about... [Read more]

IS 09 Aug 2023 18:58

Let JLCPCB not brag like that anymore. I've ordered a lot from them, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. For several accounts. And most of the time everything was fine. But recently they messed up.... [Read more]

ppc 10 Aug 2023 10:31

So you sent the wrong gerberas to production and you have a grudge against them? :D [Read more]

IS 10 Aug 2023 11:13

Where did my friend read that? They got the correct drill files. Gerberas too. They didn't make any holes, not even grommets. Then they admitted to the mistake, they offered only 1/3 refund in the... [Read more]

czareqpl 10 Aug 2023 13:19

Well, they made a friend into a nice circus. If I was treated like this, I would threaten to publish correspondence under every YT video that has their sponsorship. There is no point in dealing with such... [Read more]

IS 10 Aug 2023 14:58

I actually threatened it and it didn't work. "We don't have your coat, what are you going to do to us?" I don't have time to dig with them. Fortunately, it was a small order, less than PLN... [Read more]

Tadeo29 13 Aug 2023 12:21

However, a few years ago I made my first order with them for 10 simple tiles. It was my first order of this type in my life. I did the gerberas wrong because I had no experience yet and although the machine... [Read more]

austriackimalarz 13 Aug 2023 18:29

Nonsense. How many times have I ordered 5/10 tiles from them, and received a dozen of them, because some of them did not pass quality control, even though I did not notice any problem on them. There's... [Read more]

Janusz_kk 13 Aug 2023 19:50

But it's still the case, the standard terms are 3 weeks and for two you have to pay extra, not to mention the prices, unless you hit a promotion, it's a little better. [Read more]

Piottr242 14 Aug 2023 00:15

I have been making tiles with them since 2019 and only once they did not pay attention to my mistake (overlapping paths) and the tiles went to the trash. Generally, I'm not complaining, the possibility... [Read more]

IS 14 Aug 2023 21:07

A colleague deigns to joke that I should send him a commercial project. Yes, JLPCBC can verify and even correct the error. This time they did it and they admitted it. What has happened to this forum?... [Read more]

austriackimalarz 14 Aug 2023 21:17

You didn't mention before that it's a commercial project. Then I'd like to see that confession. And do you trust more the company from which you and your friends have been ordering exemplary... [Read more]

gkalfail 15 Aug 2023 11:01

Or maybe someone tried in: https://aisler.net/?utm_campaign=bitluni_23 they look like European JLCPCB. Pricing: https://community.aisler.net/t/our-simple-pricing/102 [Read more]

zuhjk 15 Aug 2023 16:27

There's something up. I got the value of the resistors wrong in the plates. Suddenly there are several values and they got confused. All in all, it's not a big problem to solder, some may stay.... [Read more]

Atos30 16 Aug 2023 17:05

I've been ordering from JLCPCB since 2018, there hasn't been any error in my tiles yet, the only thing is that the logo print could be a bit sticky, it didn't always come out the same. [Read more]

victoriii 16 Aug 2023 23:54

I uploaded my latest project to this Aisler and they come out >42 euros with shipping and at JLC I paid 5 or 6 pounds, admittedly with HAL instead of ENIG, but that doesn't bother me. So it's not... [Read more]

krisRaba 17 Aug 2023 06:44

From my recent experience with JLC, they seem to have caught enough customers to form a stream of orders by adding costs wherever they go. In the past, for example, all colors were at the same price,... [Read more]

Janusz_kk 17 Aug 2023 09:47

It was similar with Allpcb, a few years ago I also started with them, but then they started raising prices and I switched to JLC. If they raise you too high, another cheap company will probably appear,... [Read more]

FAQ

TL;DR: One user cut layer-costs from PLN 70 to PLN 1 per board—“Seriously, this is a technological revolution” [Elektroda, ArturAVS, #20687634; Elektrode, Piottr242, #20692593]. JLCPCB issues one $2 coupon monthly that makes a 6-8-layer, 50 mm × 50 mm, 5-piece run effectively free [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189]

Why it matters: Multilayer prototyping that once cost €80–€100 now lands on your desk for pocket change.

Quick Facts • Free run: 6/8 layers, ≤50 mm × 50 mm, 5 pcs, default spec [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189] • Monthly coupon value: $2, released in JLCPCB Coupon Center [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189] • Standard 6-layer 10 cm × 10 cm price cut: ~$85→$60–63 [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189] • Domestic price gap: PLN 70 vs PLN 1 per board for 100-piece batch [Elektroda, ArturAVS, post #20687634] • Reported defect rate: 1 severe via-omission case out of “a lot” of orders [Elektroda, IS, post #20687933]

Quick Facts

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How do I claim the free 6–8-layer prototype each month?

  1. Visit JLCPCB’s Coupon Center and click the $2 multilayer coupon. 2. Upload a Gerber that meets size and layer limits. 3. In checkout, apply the coupon; the cost becomes $0 (+shipping). [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189]

What exact order limits apply to the free offer?

Layers: 6 or 8. Board size: within 50 mm × 50 mm. Quantity: 5 pieces. All specs must stay at default—no custom soldermask colour, heavier copper or panelisation. [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189]

How much money does the coupon really save?

JLCPCB cut a typical 6-layer 10 cm × 10 cm proto from about $85 to $60–63, plus they waive the ~$100 engineering fee. The $2 coupon removes the remaining PCB charge, yielding up to $63 saved on a small board. [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189]

Is quality compromised at the promotional price?

Users report solid results over years; boards undergo AOI, flying-probe, and final piece-by-piece inspection. JLCPCB guarantees full-film imaging and four-wire via resistance checks even on promo jobs. [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189]

What’s a real-world failure I should know about?

One customer received assembled boards with no drilled vias; JLCPCB admitted fault but offered only a 1/3 voucher, not cash. [Elektroda, IS, post #20687933] "Mistakes happen—budget time for contingency," warns a forum veteran.

How can I avoid similar manufacturing errors?

• Run a DFM check in your CAD tool. • Inspect JLCPCB’s free online viewer before paying. • Purchase the optional manual file review for critical orders; it costs a few dollars and flags missing drills. [Elektroda, IS, post #20688624]

Which payment methods work from Poland in 2024?

PayPal processes instantly and is widely used. If you want lower FX fees, open a free Revolut or other multi-currency account and pay with its virtual Visa/MC. Alior’s debit cards fail because JLCPCB requires credit-type gateways. [Elektroda, Mastertech, #20925925; #20926034]

Why do colour changes or simple panelisation now add cost?

JLCPCB once priced all soldermask colours equally, but rising labour and material costs mean any non-standard parameter triggers extra machine setup and human review. "Watch the calculator closely," warns a long-time customer. [Elektroda, krisRaba, post #20696590]

Are European fabs price-competitive?

A 50 × 50 mm board quoted at €42 shipped by AISLER versus £5–6 HAL from JLCPCB—over 7× higher. Czech fab WEGSTR quoted ‘Michelangelo’ pricing that even express China beat. [Elektroda, victoriii, #20696494; austriackimalarz, #20704167]

How big is the cost gap on large runs?

10,000 boards (10 × 16 cm) cost under US $10,000 in China—"less than a dollar per tile"—while a Polish quote exceeded several dozen PLN each, a >3× difference worth a new car bonus. [Elektroda, austriackimalarz, post #20704923]

Does the promo allow via-in-pad for BGAs?

Yes. JLCPCB removed all via-in-pad surcharges for 6–20-layer jobs. Sample boards with 48 % vias-on-pad were built under the scheme. [Elektroda, magic9, post #20686189]

What shipping times should I plan for?

Standard DHL/FedEx reaches Europe in 3-5 days after fabrication. One user received a three-day courier delivery that still cost less than local 2-day UK service. [Elektroda, victoriii, post #20704440]

How can I minimise total cost?

  1. Stay within 50 mm × 50 mm for prototypes. 2. Choose green soldermask and default copper. 3. Combine multiple small designs as one board but avoid paid panelisation—use V-cuts if free. [Elektroda, krisRaba, post #20696590]

Is intellectual-property leakage a real risk?

Commercial designers favour local fabs for IP security, yet no breaches have been reported on the forum. Use NDA and file-delete options, or split sensitive circuitry into separate jobs. [Elektroda, Armadon, post #20705122]

Quick 3-step gerber upload checklist?

  1. Export RS-274X Gerbers plus Excellon drills from CAD. 2. Zip and drag to JLCPCB quote page; verify layers in viewer. 3. Confirm board outline, drills, and copper clearances, then ‘Save to Cart’. [JLCPCB, 2023]
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