I just made my very first PCB at home!!! Hooray!
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-build-CNC-Mill-Stepper-Motor-and-Driver-ci/I made the "Easy Stepper" board from Instructables, and could not easily get etchant out where I live, so I used the toilet bowl cleaner/peroxide mix. Worked quite well, actually.
And, I did it as LASER toner transfer, using magazine paper. Talk about low tech!
Apparently it really ∗is∗ possible to make boards, at home, and affordably. Next step is going to be drilling them out.
I have 1/16" drill bits that would fit my drill press, or my Dremel...and I have a 0.7mm solid carbide bit that fits either as well. My concern is runout and precision...carbide is very VERY brittle, and I have only one bit.
Any hints for a first timer?
THANKS!
Chuck