Donre over several days! So not a windows or restart problem. I think the restart is all about registering the drivers ( I think!)
it could be somthing to do with the special features box top right in your picture but havnt got a clue about what's that all about
anyway it works, n iv posted this on the mach 3 forum n tweeky gave thanks for the info to help others
just working on spindle override switch and relays to switch it on when not under m3 control, and fitting an upgraded 12v supply for the flood pump and light, and a 7805 to power the Bob, im a bit short of usb slots in the computer the old one I had only delivered a max of 1.5 a not enough
interestingly, the M3-4-5 worked well at the start but then the spindle wouldn't stop. It was due to my motor control relay (not the Bob) not handling the current and the contacts fused! Even wirh my miserly 500w spindle
well u live and learn!