Its not as difficult as it looks. I am also a relative newby, but found all
the resources on the internet invaluable. 

Start with something easy like a PIC 16F84A. Programmers for these are easy
to build, and cheap to buy. Check out www.quasarelectronics.com. If you dont
feel like buying from the Uk, Im sure there are similar online stores near
to where you live. If all else fais - try Ebay.

Find a basic IDE like the one from here:
http://www.mikroelektronika.co.yu/english/product/compilers/mikrobasic/index.htm
Basic is probably teh easiest way to get your feet wet in this hobby. Once
you are familiar with program structure and how the PIC operates, you can
look at C and Assembly.

a simple programmer is this one: http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/noppp/
which should get you going.

These are just a few links that will get you started. There are literally
thousands of sites with info and projects.

Regards

John

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