New Machine Build- Got my first CNC! Need a bit help

[woox]

Well after months of research I finally got my first CNC Router (Zenbot). Problem is I am having issues getting it to work with my pc (XP).

The driver board/motors, everything is included (ready to run package), I plugged the parallel connection port to back of my PC, and powered on the sucker (connected wires to all motors etc...)

I am using Mach3 to test out the machine to see if it works or not, just a simple test to see if tehre is any issues but I cant seem to get it to work, and don't know if my PC/Mach3 is DETECTING my CNC machine.

I have been reading the manuals but I have not come to any answer to my problem. The reset button on Mach3 is also blinking Green and Red which I heard was not supposed to be.

Can anyone help me in this? I am very excited to use my machine.

Edit: Also when I power on anything I can hear clicking coming from all motors, and the machine is not moveable at that point (axises are all locked down).

And what type of Mach3 am I supposed to use Mach3 mill or Mach3 turn?

[woox]

Just a update i got it to actually work but only the left and down functions work, the motor does not turn the other way for both y and x axises, any idea?

[oiw]

I can feel for you i had lots of problems getting my cnc set up to my pc my pc regionally was not set up with a parallel port so i added on.That dosent work kept getting troble signal apparently the add in boards are to lose.Ended up buying another pc with board built in.It was just a lot of small things to work threw but it worked in the end.Sorry not much help.