Version & Tools question

[glock115]

First off, I want to order the M chip from Charlie, however, before I do so I would appreciate if someone could confirm the version of the NTSC ps2 I have. Model # = SCPH 3001, Serial # U437----- barcoded # PT14----- , Date Code # 1B.
Based on the reading that I have been doing I believe that my PS2 is a version 4 which the messiah is compatible with.
Lastly, I am going to attempt to do the soldering myself. I have very limited soldering experience and would like to know where to go to get all the right tools before I start the project, including wires to be soldered. TIA