Hi Dave,

after much confusion I realise that I cannot PM you as I am a new user so my posts are moderated. Can you PM me and we can try that?

In terms of what I want I have no real thoughts, I have the M401 and a couple of stepper drivers if they are of use. I think I damaged my PC in a move (damaged the display connector), I have had a go at finding the problem but with no luck. The lathe worked fine until that point, I converted it a few years ago with the CDE system which has worked well. I was about to look at getting it setup with another PC when I realised that CDE is not really supported now.

I am going to a planetcnc system, I have a milling running with it and it has been great to use so I am keen to get to a common system. It is also a (hopefully) quick project as it will be my third go at this sort of job now. I am just waiting for it to all arrive.

Regards
Tim