Welcome!!!! WE are here to HELP as you know.... Work through the issues and be sure to read the Tips and Tricks for good stuff...
Sorry about the problems out of the box.... If you can't fix it, contact LHR.
I am glad to see you have been reading for a while and will go into this as a TEAM.... Good Job !!!!
From a earlier post of yours....."After lurking since 2009, I have placed an order for a new CW. My wife is good with software and she is more excited than I am. A special thanks to Bruce Kinney for allowing me into his shop for a..."
WE are here to help you the best we can. To answer your very first post, "YES, it is worth it.....". This little Hobby Machine can do some fantastic stuff....
Good Luck,
AL