More README verbiage about this not being for beginners

README.md

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 * A physical controller
 
 
+# Skills Needed
+
+This is a research project:
+it's assumed you already have a skillset that includes:
+
+* Disassembling consumer electronics
+* Using a multimeter to perform continuity checks
+* Building electronics projects using a microcontroller
+* Soldering
+* Running the Arduino IDE *or* using `avrdude` to flash a firmware
+
+If you're not comfortable with the above list,
+your best option right now (Jan 2024) is to either buy a used kit,
+or wait for the Polybar project to finish their work
+producing a beginner-friendly kit with assembly manual.
+
+
 # Controllers
 
 ## Guitar
@@ -186,6 +203,19 @@ will use both the 2x kick and the hi hat.
 Maybe there is some other game that uses this too.
 
 
+# Other Projects
+
+Mockband is a research project.
+You can use it to build a fully working controller,
+but the main goal of this project is to inform other developers.
+
+If you're looking for a user-friendly way to get a Rock Band drum controller,
+consider the following alternatives:
+
+* Buying a used Harmonix (official Rock Band) drum kit
+* Mad Catz Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter and a MIDI e-drum kit
+* [Santroller](https://santroller.tangentmc.net/wiring_guides/drum.html)
+  wired to a used Harmonix drum kit
 
 
 # Bugs / Not Yet Implemented