Thr 2018.08.30
re: '. . . . but it's all a bit overwhelming right now'
Take a quick look through the list of tutorials. You might find some of those Elegoo modules you spoke about. http://www.espruino.com/Tutorials
Try the electronics learning modules at https://learn.sparkfun.com/ (not related to Espruino)
If that doesn't spark any interest, determine if the WiFi module you are working with is not one of the fiddly ones. See links in #9
You may have to bite the bullet and order a version that might be more compatible.
@Robin started
Espruino is a JavaScript interpreter for low-power Microcontrollers. This site is both a support community for Espruino and a place to share what you are working on.
Thr 2018.08.30
Take a quick look through the list of tutorials. You might find some of those Elegoo modules you spoke about.
http://www.espruino.com/Tutorials
Try the electronics learning modules at https://learn.sparkfun.com/ (not related to Espruino)
If that doesn't spark any interest, determine if the WiFi module you are working with is not one of the fiddly ones. See links in #9
You may have to bite the bullet and order a version that might be more compatible.