Alright... I think I've got the info I need to go on. Thanks alot for all the help.

I agree. Since my initial post, I've been researching the project, and have also decided a serial panel would be better. I hadn't looked at the one you posted, though - it looks like it would be a very good option for my project.

Thanks much for all the help! My only question now is, how much ...

Google answered my question about the power connector (this link if anyone else needs the info)

still researching the others tho

A few not-so-quick questions, some of which are a followup to questions asked by smic717394 in this thread . For background, I'm a software engineer with background in sheet metal fabrication, and hobbyist electronics. I'm familiar with soldering, using a voltmeter, etc etc.

I am putting together a ...