Yes Balaji,

Some hardware is defenitley desirable. And if you build it on your own - still better as there is no substitute for learning the hard way as some members have suggested.

But in our country ( I suppose you are from India ) getting kits from Cygnal or others are quite bothersome with all the Customs Duty stuff and delays.

If you have some of your friends coming in from US or Europe then ask them get one of these suggested kits -easier that way.

If you need specific advice applicable to our environs - just mail me. Can give you some links.

Raghu