What you can make · Electronics
Custom PCBs & gadgets
Custom PCBs, macropads, LED badges, hardware prototypes. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | below the 5-unit minimum | ||
| 10 pcs | $1.70-$39 | $17-$390 | PCB/PCBA prototype (upload Gerbers) |
| 50 pcs | $1-$21 | $50-$1,050 | PCB/PCBA prototype (upload Gerbers) |
| 100 pcs | $1-$21 | $100-$2,050 | PCB/PCBA prototype (upload Gerbers) |
| 500 pcs | $1-$20 | $500-$10,050 | PCB/PCBA prototype (upload Gerbers) |
| 1,000 pcs | $1-$20 | $1,000-$20,050 | PCB/PCBA prototype (upload Gerbers) |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
PCB/PCBA prototype (upload Gerbers)
Engineering + manufacturing partner
Design rules
- PCB manufacturers quote from Gerber + BOM + pick-and-place files; with only an idea you need an electronics engineer first.
- Use pre-certified radio modules (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) to simplify certification.
What manufacturers need from you
- What it does
- Size (optional)
- Power (optional): USB, coin cell, rechargeable Li-ion, mains
- Connectivity (optional)
- Design files available? (optional): Gerber, BOM, pick-and-place
Files
- Gerber/BOM/CPL, or a written functional spec
Safety and legal checks
- Products need FCC/CE/UKCA/BIS certification to be sold; lithium batteries have shipping rules (UN38.3); mains devices need safety certification.
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
JLCPCB
Low-cost PCB/PCBA prototypes, plus 3D printing and CNC.
Order on JLCPCB ↗PCBWay
PCB/PCBA, 3D printing, CNC and injection molding.
Order on PCBWay ↗Xometry
Engineering parts: CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, injection molding. Needs CAD.
Order on Xometry ↗Fiverr (designers)
Hire a 3D modeler, CAD designer, tech-pack or PCB designer to turn concept art into production files.
Search Fiverr ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.