i dont have pictures but its really simple to connect everything. i was looking for a few good threads but if you search for mistking you will find tons of stuff.
oh sorry. didnt read the whole thing.
umm. if you were closer i would offer my drill. sometimes you can find them pretty cheap at places like walmart or big lots or pawnshops.
i seen a few grasshoppers out a few days ago but then it got chilly and now it raining. when it clears i will go out on a bug hunt.
i just started a dubia colony so i will try to offer one of those to see how he likes it.