I finally got the mach3 running.  thanks for the advise.  it now seems to drive the motors, however, the step rate is too fast.  i did a search on this forum for this problem and i think in need a xlm file for the maxnc 10 ol.   i have searched for this, but cant find it!  anyone have the xlm file for the maxnc 10 ol??

I don't have the xml file for the maxnc ol. I have a maxnc cl2. Try setting the steps to 4000. This worked for my mill. If you hit the tab key you can also set your jog speed.

Jeff

Please change your Motor tuning settings under Config / motor tuning

Thanks
Brian

what should the settings be?

Set them to what you feel looks good
It is not the same for all machines