man, thanks for the tips....I was beginning to wonder....

My basic concern was that I had mis-matched the components and somehow over-powered things with my choices. After all of the research that i did selecting them it would have been dissapointing, to say the least. I appreciate your logical method of troubleshooting. I am not the best solderererererer in the world so perhaps that could be part of the problem.

And no, I don't have a Watt Meter, so I'd better start looking for one. My e-flight education continues.

Thanks for your help.