thanks. I'll go with that crystal you use.
I'm going to use the ATMega328 - TQFP
I'm finding there are dozens of the same part to choose from. If someone has a minute, could you verify that these will work:
22pf for the crystal: http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/63505-cap-cer-22pf-50v-5-np0-0805-c0805c220j5gactu.html
5 volt regulator:
10uf filter for 5 volt side of voltage regulator
100uf filter for 12 volt (power in) side of voltage regulator
0.1uf cap to put next to ICs, like motor driver ic, etc
I think I got the right types of capacitors, but not sure...
I'm looking forward to trying surface mount project. Too bad there isn't a tiny surface LCD display, just big enough to display time.