What is Olimex?
Olimex is a company specializing in open-source hardware and software solutions for electronics development and prototyping. They offer a wide variety of products including OLinuXino industrial Linux single-board computers, System on Modules (SOM), IoT development kits, retro computers, FPGA boards, RISC-V platforms, and various microcontroller boards supporting ARM, AVR, PIC, and other architectures.
The company also provides PCB manufacturing services with competitive pricing for prototype and production boards. Their services include single and double-sided PCB fabrication with various technical specifications like thickness, copper layers, soldermask, silkscreen, and surface finishes. Olimex maintains an active community through forums, wikis, and projects, supporting developers with tools and resources for electronics work.
Features
- OLinuXino Industrial Linux SBC: Single-board computers designed for industrial applications with Linux support
- System On Module (SOM): Modular computing platforms for embedded system development
- PCB Manufacturing Services: Prototype and production PCB fabrication with various technical specifications
- IoT Development Kits: Complete solutions for Internet of Things projects and sensor integration
- Microcontroller Boards: Support for multiple architectures including ARM, AVR, PIC, and MSP430
Use Cases
- Developing industrial control systems with Linux-based single-board computers
- Prototyping IoT devices with integrated sensor capabilities
- Creating embedded systems using modular computing platforms
- Manufacturing custom PCBs for electronics projects
- Building retro computing systems and educational platforms
FAQs
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What materials are used in PCB manufacturing?
Olimex uses high-grade materials comparable to other PCB manufacturers, with labor costs being the main factor in their competitive pricing. -
Are prices inclusive of VAT?
Web prices are export netto prices without VAT. EU customers without tax exemption are charged 20% Bulgarian VAT, while non-EU customers pay the listed prices. -
How are PCB prices calculated?
Prices consider dimensions, panelization, stacking, minimum tracks/spaces, drill sizes, and hole counts rather than a simple per-area rate, with custom quotations for each project. -
What happens with overlapping drill holes in PCB designs?
Overlapping drill holes are not allowed. If present in small numbers, Olimex will fix them by removing duplicates and charge a small additional fee. -
Are there discounts for re-ordering previously manufactured PCB panels?
Discounts apply only when ordering multiple identical panels, not for re-ordering different designs or previously made panels.
