Request to Update PCB Design for JLCPCB Assembly Including TRS Connectors and Header about aioc HOT 7 CLOSED

Thanks for the request. Unfortunately the Monacor connectors are actually not a PCB-mounted component, thus JLCPCB can not load them into their machines and place them onto the board.

They need to be soldered by hand, which JLCPCB does not offer (at least not in this price tier).

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Hello @skuep,

I understand that the Monacor connectors are not suitable for machine placement by JLCPCB. Considering this, I would like to inquire whether there are alternative TRS connectors available that would be compatible with JLCPCB's automated assembly processes.

Additionally, if no such machine-placeable connectors are available, could JLCPCB consider offering a hand-soldering service for these specific components as an optional service, even if it comes at a higher cost? This would enable an optional "fully assembled" version to be offered alongside the more cost-effective, nearly assembled option currently available.

Providing a fully assembled board directly from JLCPCB would be a significant value addition for users like myself who are visually impaired and unable to solder, as well as for others who might prefer a ready-to-use board upon delivery.

I believe that offering such options would greatly enhance the accessibility and appeal of the AIOC to a broader audience.

Thank you for considering these possibilities. I am looking forward to your response and am open to discussing this further if needed.

Best regards,
Alper061

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I found some connectors:
https://jlcpcb.com/parts/2nd/Connectors/Audio_Connectors_79431

I found the another compatible connectors from Adafruit Industries, but its not tagged properly, so i need to search directly:
https://jlcpcb.com/partdetail/AdafruitIndustries-1798/C4992016
https://jlcpcb.com/partdetail/AdafruitIndustries-1800/C4992105

These are supporting SMT Assembly.

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Where is it saying that they support and SMD assembly? As far as I can tell they are exactly like the monacor connectors and are designed to be soldered to a cable.
I highly doubt jlcpcb will solder these on by hand for us.. at least not in the "economy" assembly offer.

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I was wondering if instead of using the connectors that you guys recommend these can be used if they will work?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Z7LNTVW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and the same ones but on the other size?

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I think they should work, depending on what radio you want to use.
I will however close this particular issue, since it has drifted away somewhat from the original topic.
Feel free to re-open.

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I would like to reopen it and discuss more.

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