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Re: VERY FIRST PCB -- SUCCESSFUL!!!

2011-10-18 by freespamfree

What was the magazine that you bought that worked for you?  I have been reading online and a lot of different people recommend different companies for the magazine paper.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck" <c.knight@...> wrote:
>
> 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
>

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