My next task will be to test voltages in the circuit, which I admit I am not completely comfortable in doing...
Would I just put the common lead (black) of my multimeter on a GND source and then the Red lead onto the source that I would like to measure?
Just by doing exactly what I have explained above. It seems as though a 11.82 volts does reach each component. If I am doing this incorrectly or if there is a better way to measure voltage could someone please point me in the right direction...
Yes... Unfortunately I am this much of an amateur.
I really appreciate the wisdom and advice!