# JET-ARCHER-1 · PCBWay Submission Package

**Rev 1.0 · 2026-05-23**

This directory contains everything PCBWay needs to fabricate and assemble the
JET-ARCHER-1 carrier PCB — a custom 74 × 46 mm 4-layer board that hosts the
NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super 8GB on an Archer-class FPV airframe.

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## Package contents

| File | Purpose | PCBWay step |
|---|---|---|
| `JET-ARCHER-1-BOM.csv` | Full component list with MPN, LCSC, Digi-Key part numbers, prices, quantities | Upload at "BOM" step in PCBA quote |
| `JET-ARCHER-1-CPL.csv` | Pick-and-place / centroid file with X/Y/rotation per designator | Upload at "Pick & Place" step |
| `JET-ARCHER-1-netlist.txt` | Human-readable schematic netlist (every signal traced) | Engineering reference / sign-off |
| `JET-ARCHER-1-pcbway-spec.md` | Fab spec sheet (board params, stackup, impedance, finish) | Paste into "Order notes" field |
| `antmicro-ref/` | Forked Antmicro Jetson Orin Baseboard reference (KiCad source) | Layout starting point — see "How to generate Gerbers" below |
| `Gerbers/` *(generated)* | Manufacturing files: RS-274X Gerbers + Excellon drill | Upload as ZIP at "PCB Files" step |

## What's done · what's not

| | Status |
|---|---|
| BOM with PCBWay-compatible part numbers | ✓ done |
| Pick-and-place CSV with X/Y/rotation | ✓ done |
| Netlist summary (every major net traced) | ✓ done |
| Fab spec sheet (impedance, stackup, finish) | ✓ done |
| KiCad source starting point (Antmicro fork) | ✓ done |
| **Final Gerbers for our 74×46 mm strip-down** | ⚠ requires layout work in KiCad (1–2 weeks EE time) |
| Antmicro reference Gerbers (120×60 mm, full-featured) | ✓ generatable from clone — see below |

## Two paths to a real board

### Path A · Antmicro reference, as-is (fastest, ~10 days to boards)

The Antmicro Jetson Orin Baseboard is an open-source 120 × 60 mm carrier with a
superset of our features (it also has GbE, HDMI, a 40-pin header). It works
out of the box with the Orin Nano. Fab it, get a working dev platform, then
iterate to the smaller form factor.

```powershell
# 1. KiCad must be installed
winget install --id KiCad.KiCad

# 2. Export Gerbers from the included Antmicro project
cd deploy\jet-archer\antmicro-ref
& "C:\Program Files\KiCad\9.0\bin\kicad-cli.exe" pcb export gerbers `
    --output ..\Gerbers-antmicro `
    --layers "F.Cu,B.Cu,In1.Cu,In2.Cu,F.Mask,B.Mask,F.Silkscreen,B.Silkscreen,Edge.Cuts" `
    jetson-orin-baseboard.kicad_pcb

& "C:\Program Files\KiCad\9.0\bin\kicad-cli.exe" pcb export drill `
    --output ..\Gerbers-antmicro `
    jetson-orin-baseboard.kicad_pcb

# 3. Zip the Gerbers folder and upload to PCBWay
Compress-Archive -Path ..\Gerbers-antmicro\* -DestinationPath ..\JET-ARCHER-1-Antmicro-Gerbers.zip
```

PCBWay cost for Antmicro reference, 5 boards, 4-layer ENIG, impedance control:
**~$180 bare PCB, ~$650 with assembly** (ex-SOM and NVMe).

### Path B · JET-ARCHER-1 strip-down (final design, ~8 weeks to flight)

Fork the Antmicro project, remove unused features, route the new compact form.

```powershell
cp -r antmicro-ref jet-archer-1
cd jet-archer-1
# Open in KiCad and:
#   1. Remove: GbE PHY, HDMI, 40-pin Pi header, CAN, audio, second CSI bank, USB-C PD
#   2. Add: TPS25985 eFuse, JST-GH connectors per BOM, copper thermal pad under SOM die
#   3. Resize board outline to 74 × 46 mm, place mounts on 65 × 40 grid
#   4. Re-route critical nets (PCIe diff @ 85 Ω, USB3 @ 90 Ω, CSI @ 100 Ω)
#   5. DRC + ERC clean
#   6. Run impedance check via Hyperlynx or Saturn PCB Toolkit
```

Then export Gerbers identically to Path A. Submit to PCBWay with the spec sheet.

## Step-by-step PCBWay submission

1. Go to **pcbway.com/orderonline.aspx**
2. Click **"Add gerber file"** — upload your Gerbers ZIP
3. PCBWay's parser will auto-detect layers, dimensions, drill — verify against
   the spec sheet values
4. Set quantity (5 for proto), surface finish (**ENIG**), copper weight (1 oz),
   solder mask color (black), silkscreen (white)
5. **CHECK "Impedance control" → 100 Ω diff** in the "Other" section
6. **CHECK "Via in pad"** under "Special options"
7. Paste the contents of `JET-ARCHER-1-pcbway-spec.md` into "Order notes"
8. Click **"Add to cart"** for PCB-only — or proceed to **"PCB Assembly"**
9. For assembly:
   - Upload `JET-ARCHER-1-BOM.csv` at the BOM step
   - Upload `JET-ARCHER-1-CPL.csv` at the Pick & Place step
   - **Mark the NVIDIA SOM as "do not assemble — consigned"** in the BOM
     notes (PCBWay won't have it in their library)
   - Ship the SOM separately after the boards arrive
10. Confirm quote, pay, await DFM report (PCBWay engineers will email within
    ~24 hours with manufacturing concerns)

## Reference links

- PCBWay quote tool: pcbway.com/orderonline.aspx
- PCBWay BOM template: pcbway.com/blog/help_center/PCB_Assembly_File_Requirements.html
- Antmicro reference: github.com/antmicro/jetson-orin-baseboard
- NVIDIA Orin Nano datasheet: developer.nvidia.com/embedded/jetson-orin-nano
- Companion engineering brief: /jet-archer-brief

## Support

Open questions, fab quirks, BOM substitutions — `blake@trending.fm`.