Well now, how do I explain this without looking like a complete dork?

As I explained before I'd set up the machine in the evening it was delivered and setup Candle on the laptop. Everything looked fine but the machine wouldn't work when I added the "Test" machine code to Candle.

It would have helped a great deal better if I'd actually turned the 3018 "ON" in the first place. Although the wiring was setup properly and the red and blue lights had come on when I pushed the USB plug into the laptop the machine wouldn't move at all.

After getting a magnifying glass and having a closer look at the control board I noticed at the bottom a small white button that said "POWER" and pressed it. Low and behold it began to work when I pressed the jogger button on Candle.

As I'm 75 I shall blame my age for this slight oversite on my part and apologise to everyone that took the time to reply to my false "Cry For Help"

Now somewhat embarrassed I can press on and cut my Acrylic with a smile on my face

I will say one thing though, in all the videos I watched on YouTube and other bits of info I gleaned from the Internet, NO one mentioned the little white power button at the bottom of the control panel. I needed to point that bit out.

Thanks again for the replies to all the members.

Fabian.