I don't have any pics of my system but it is very easy to build. It just sounds intimidating. BING " how to build an ebb and Flo system " and look at all the info and look at the " you tube " video clips you can find.
Not counting the lights, you can build a decent system for under a hundred dollars that you can customize.
also, check CRAIGSLIST, under FARM and GARDEN and sometimes you can find a used system for a steal.