I got the whole thing together!  Electronics and all... I had some issues compiling the firmware because I was using Arduino V1.0 and needed to be using alpha 0023... which I got, and successfully uploaded the firmware.

Now I am trying to power it up.

I am getting a strange noise from my y-axis motor when I power it up.  http://youtu.be/H0aTRrShmXE

So.... im kinda stuck there... hopefully I get some help on the reprap forums.

Also, today some friends and I are starting a monthly meeting about 3D printing at 5:30!  So I hope I get something going before then...