Great stuff Dave, well on your way! Tonnes better than my first Saturn!
I'd like to suggest possibly ditching the LPI and getting a ToUcam.. I'm sure you could pick up the Pro II fairly cheap 2nd hand, or get the 900nc + adapter for maybe $200 or so?
The ToUcam is miles ahead of the LPI in terms of chip/pixel size (larger image scale), less noise, faster frame rates.
The LPI is a good starter imager and will continue to serve you well while you cut your teeth, but the ToUcam is on the horizon for you - I can feel it
