Not a good start

[vmax100uk]

http://www.vectric.com/products/compare.html

FAQ at the bottom of the page, 3rd Q & A

Cheers for that.
I did try the trail software and its perfect for what i need, just wasn't sure it would save in the format i need. Think I'll take the plunge and buy the 2D desktop version.

[John S]

So if you are on your own on this one and given it's a very low rated unit for the Proxon, I'd be happier with a simple breakout board like this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272041782661

And 3 separate drivers like these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361465386090

So £16 will get you going again and more reliable, if a driver fries you juts swap it out whereas on the all in one board anything goes wrong it's toast.
Best at £3.81 to get a spare driver or even 2

[Clive S]

That is a superb solution I have used those drives and as long as you keep the power supply to about 24V they are fine despite all the bad press that they have had, just don't run them at a higher voltage.

[vmax100uk]

On the left is what they supplied and on the right is the

[magicniner]

And you asked about the difference before guessing and wiring it up anyway?