Quick question about PCB design

[Myasnik]

Just a really quick question.

Let's suppose I would like to build something like this: http://s49.radikal.ru/i125/1112/6d/41c6684a0c56.jpg - it is not my design, I found it on arduino forum. But anyway.

So, let's say I would like to get something like that, but ask some professional to design the pcb for me. Do you know how much such a thing could cost? I can imagine it is not too difficult build. Still, I would rather find a more professional guy rather than creating crap myself

Any ideas?

[c4757p]

Do you know how much such a thing could cost?

Your dignity.

[Myasnik]

Do you know how much such a thing could cost?

Your dignity.

Haha, it is a good answer and I see your point, but I would appreciate an actual answer

upd: let me explain though. I can slap it all together on a breaboard and it would work, but to design for actual use is anoter. I had an idea of building a kit for a very simple handheld powered by AVR and I am just exploring possibilities now Which is the reason I am asking.

[KJDS]

Typically between £20 and £50 an hour for a layout agency. A straightforward digital board like that should only take a couple of days at most if there aren't too many new components that need making in the library.

What is vital is that you define the board criteria before you start. Size, layer count, track and gap limits, power planes, connector locations, fixing points, IPC class, soldering method, resist, silk screen etc. You also need to know what they're going to deliver, ie gerber for all layers, some DXF to import into your mechanical system, component position and angles to program the pick and place machine, etc etc.and how much tweaking they'll accept between showing you what they think is a good layout and you adjusting it so you think it will really work.

Then, just when they've spent half a day generating all the manufacturing information and archived the job you will spot a mistake that needs a modification.

[Phaedrus]

If you can put it together on a breadboard then you can layout a PCB. It's not that difficult. Download the DipTrace demo and learn how to use it.

[johnnyfp]

Something like this ?

[pilogger]

You can try Eagle also, it worked for me very fast.

[Smokey]

Something like this ?

So the short answer is:
$18.00 USD