Well between 1978 and now I've had 5 babies and have managed to not fry or gas any of them so I'm 0 in 5 in that category haha. I think it's great that you guys share your knowledge and we all enjoy "playing" with our Arduinos. Since I am new to this where do you guys prefer to order your parts? I'd like somewhere in the U.S.A. that is priced reasonably with fast shipping and good customer service. Of course I'd pay slightly more providing the last two criteria were exceptional.