PCB order from USA

[Kelaita50]

ordering spare PCB

They ask for the following when ordering a PCB. I can find BOM. What is the CPL and where can it be found. I am building version 3.1

For BOM: https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/bill-of-materials-for-pcb-assembly

For CPL: https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/pick-place-file-for-pcb-assembly

For gerber file: https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/How-to-Generate-Gerber-files-from-EasyEDA

[Achllle]

Follow the instructions from the parts list README. JLCPCB has a box to upload a file. Download the two .zip files just like the instructions say and select those when it asks you to pick a file. I just tried this and it doesn't ask for any other information. The zip files contain everything you need.

EDIT: just noticed you're building the legacy version of the rover. I wouldn't recommend doing so if you have the option to change as the newer version has much better support and is a better build altgother. However the instructions I write above are still true, except that you'd use the zip files for v3.1.0

[Kelaita50]

We are building version 3.1. Is that a problem. I mean will it work. We have put together mechanically. just working on electrical at the moment

[Achllle]

It will work, it's worked for a lot of people. But that version hasn't been supported for over two years old at this point, so most people don't remember it or have that version to help check things. So you'll receive less help.

[Kelaita50]

HELLO ALL

I am ordering PCB for the version 3.1 mars rover. In the image from the supplier it asks for dimensions.
I have the two files arduino zip and control zip. What am I to do with the dimensions
supplied in the specs. There is no where on the website to enter two lots of dimensions (arduino and roboshield)

Layers - 2
Dimension - 53 x 69 mm (arduino shield) & 175 x 154 mm (roboclaw breakout)
PCB Qty - 10
PCB Thickness - 1.6 mm
PCB Color - Whatever color you want
Surface Finish - HASL
Copper Weight - 1oz
Gold Fingers - No
Panel by JLPCB - No
Flying Probe Test - Fully Tested
Castellated Holes - No
Different Design - 1

[Achllle]

The arduino shield was for the screen and isn't necessary. You only need the 175x154mm main board

[Kelaita50]

Thank you very much Achllle for your responses. Much appreciated

[Kelaita50]

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[Achllle]

What are 'these'? There's no image or link in your message. I'd also recommend you use Slack for broadest support.