Creating a Flexible PCB!

RE: Creating a Flexible PCB!

ethanpyrah — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:57:10 GMT

great summary of why flexible PCBs can be such a smart choice. Consolidating boards and connectors into a single flex assembly not only simplifies the build but also helps with long-term durability by reducing mechanical strain.

cFor anyone weighing the tradeoffs between flex, rigid-flex, and traditional rigid boards, Summit Interconnect breaks down the differences well here: https://summitinterconnect.com/blog/article/flex-rigid-flex-rigid-pcb-differences/

RE: Creating a Flexible PCB!

genebren — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:30:57 GMT

Very cool! I would like to try this too, as I really do not like doing interconnects with wires and crimps.

RE: Creating a Flexible PCB!

DAB — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:27:13 GMT

Good job.

RE: Creating a Flexible PCB!

shabaz — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:16:02 GMT

Incdentally, in case anyone's interested what processes occur (and approximate timings):

RE: Creating a Flexible PCB!

embeddedguy — Sun, 18 May 2025 02:53:19 GMT

Nice update. I don't think that the flex PCBs are good choice for tracks that require impedance control such as antenna or USB lines. Are they? If could be though, as the chargers of our mobile phones somehow have flexpcb or wires that can bend.

RE: Creating a Flexible PCB!

ralphjy — Sat, 17 May 2025 18:22:33 GMT

Looks great! I'll have to give that a try. Are there any guidelines on the bend radius of the flex PCB?