A thought about BatchPCB service

One thing that would be really awesome to see in the service is current panel status. In particular, it would be good to see the % full of the current one (the panel that’s being filled). I know that’s actually hard to do so maybe just total square footage ordered since the last panel was filled and the current panel size (should be fairly easy). The idea is that if I see a panel is getting close, I might accelerate an order and get it done to make the panel. Missing a panel means a longer wait. Also, I might increase the number of boards in my order to cause the panel to fill up if it’s getting close.

I don’t mind that it’s not going to be precise - just because there are 4 square inches left, my 4 in^2 board may not fit. Disclaimers would have to be posted. More transparency of the process would be really great.

Anyway, just a thought.

Phil