Guides for novice users?

I have tried with varying levels of success over the years to get this add on up and working multiple times. With the most recent version, I can get a sample guide to auto program that eventually errors out and shows nothing. I was hoping there might be some resources to guide step by step how to get the addon up and running.

At this point I would also take suggestions for any similar add-ons anyone is familiar with that might be slightly more user-friendly. Thanks in advance.