Quoted from BJM-Maxx:Although I am pretty technically experienced I am not much of a software person. I suspect there are a lot of people like me out there, keen to learn but a bit daunted at the learning curve.
I am the same way. However, I did find a few Arduino help books on Amazon for a few dollars and now own them. YouTube videos are available too.
Eventually, I made some helpful test gear and when the going got tough, I used an Arduino Forum for help.