ive read some of the other posts and the talk is very technical is this kit above simple enough for a novice like myself, i have rebuilt engines but electrical jargon is scary to me ,but i can follow instructions well, should i bow out gracefully i wonder.
hi Danny, the reason i bought this kit was because its cheap and like you im not to handy with the electrickery
i just followed the instuctions thay came with it and i was up and running, im not saying its simple but with those instructions and this forum you will get through it if your willing to stick at it and push on to the end

using timing belts is a winner of an idea to keep the price down
i get mine from here
http://www.beltingonline.com/polyure...5toch08jpn8j62

( can i just import dxfs and this software will control the pen as well as work out the tool paths?)
not quite... you will import your dxf and use this sofware to create a file (g-code) that will have your tool paths feed rates etc and insruct your machine via mach3 sofware

im gessing you will be able to twist somones arm where you work and get them to help you with g-code ????

if your willing to use AutoCad to do your drawings it may be worth reading robins thread and trying his RCAD
http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showth...5432#post25432

it may offer a simple alternative to G-code and is driven through a usb and might just be an absolute winner for avoiding the complexaties of CAD to CAM to Mach3