So this had
better go well or I am going to end up with $500 dollars of scrap
electroniucs and a wooden box.
Don't underestimate your skills, if you screw up you'll end up with $5000 of scrap electronics and a wooden box!
Welcome to MOTM and good luck -- just do several modules before you work up to the VCOs and other more tricky modules -- you'll be fine!
JB