The learning curve is a bit less than MPLab, cause you only need to know what PWM is and such. However, I really don't like the blocks and stuff. If you really want to dive into highly flexible programming with MPLab, try using WPILib. It simplifies sensors so much, and clears out the ifi default clutter. Also consider, it is good enough that easyC is actually based off it. Either way, as you come up with problems, just keep posting, we're all here to help.
