Announcing: MAXSYS Wireless Remote for CT-vacs

[Rick Christopherson]

Rick

Looks like I need another one as well, just bought another VAC

Regards

Dale

Dale,
If you remind me that you already have a Maxsys at the time you order, I'll at least set up the new one to work from Button-B and set the jumper for 2 modules.

You'll have to move the jumper on your original Maxsys and teach it to recognize Button-B from the new remote. Plus teach your new Maxsys to recognize Button-A from your original remote. This is covered on the back page of the instructions. This will permit both of your remotes to operate both of your Maxsys modules. (This is something I normally do when someone orders multiple Maxsys systems at the same time.)

 

[GhostFist]

Great product! I use in conjunction with my erika. it allows me to have the vac and saw on two different outlets for when the draw is too much for a residential breaker. Gotta start playing with the aerofix and max sys!

 

[Steve-Rice]

I finally ordered one last night - really looking forward to working with it.

 

[six-point socket]

Would you be willing to further pursue a solution for the CT(L)-SYS? (In my case 230V) I would love being able to start it remotely, even if it would be some kind of separate box.

I have a huge deadline right now. So I can't even take the time to go look at a CT-Sys for at least a week. However, an idea just occurred to me about making Maxsys work inside of a CT-Sys if there is enough room for a 1x2x3 (25x50x75mm) box inside the case.

If you or someone else were willing to pop the 4 screws from the top of the motor housing and email me some pictures, it would at least tell me if there was enough space inside to bother looking for a solution. It looks like there might be some unused space under the accessory outlet location.

I'll go downstairs and do it right now - will post pictures within short time Although I'm in no hurry and don't want to rush you in anyway to anything.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[bkharman]

I have been cleaning and organizing my basement shop this past week and this thing has been great!  For a while, my SCMS and my MFT are about 20 feet apart. Instead of connecting a hose and an extension cord, I have been using this to turn the vac on and off remote.

Been using this a lot and am really glad I got in early on it.

Thanks again Rick!

Cheers. Bryan.

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[six-point socket]

Would you be willing to further pursue a solution for the CT(L)-SYS? (In my case 230V) I would love being able to start it remotely, even if it would be some kind of separate box.

I have a huge deadline right now. So I can't even take the time to go look at a CT-Sys for at least a week. However, an idea just occurred to me about making Maxsys work inside of a CT-Sys if there is enough room for a 1x2x3 (25x50x75mm) box inside the case.

If you or someone else were willing to pop the 4 screws from the top of the motor housing and email me some pictures, it would at least tell me if there was enough space inside to bother looking for a solution. It looks like there might be some unused space under the accessory outlet location.

I'll go downstairs and do it right now - will post pictures within short time Although I'm in no hurry and don't want to rush you in anyway to anything.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Back upstairs, here are the promised pictures

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Kind regards and again, thank you very much!
Oliver

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Thank you Oliver. It looks like there is enough space up at the front of the Systainer for my module. The space I previously thought was open is probably occupied by the main control board.

If you still have this open, can you shoot a picture of the front of the control board located behind the accessory outlet. I really doubt we'll find it, but it would be really cool to discover the control board already had terminals for remote control.

Even if it doesn't, I can still make Maxsys work with the CT-Sys, but it won't be plug-and-play like it is with a CT-26/36/48. It would require reconnecting some wires.

 

[six-point socket]

Hi Rick,

I don't have it open anymore but I have no problem re-opening - just not today, I'll do it tomorrow, or better in the morning as we have already 1:30 AM here in Germany

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket]

Would you be willing to further pursue a solution for the CT(L)-SYS? (In my case 230V) I would love being able to start it remotely, even if it would be some kind of separate box.

I have a huge deadline right now. So I can't even take the time to go look at a CT-Sys for at least a week. However, an idea just occurred to me about making Maxsys work inside of a CT-Sys if there is enough room for a 1x2x3 (25x50x75mm) box inside the case.

If you or someone else were willing to pop the 4 screws from the top of the motor housing and email me some pictures, it would at least tell me if there was enough space inside to bother looking for a solution. It looks like there might be some unused space under the accessory outlet location.

I'll go downstairs and do it right now - will post pictures within short time Although I'm in no hurry and don't want to rush you in anyway to anything.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Back upstairs, here are the promised pictures

(Pics removed from quote...)

Kind regards and again, thank you very much!
Oliver

Thank you Oliver. It looks like there is enough space up at the front of the Systainer for my module. The space I previously thought was open is probably occupied by the main control board.

If you still have this open, can you shoot a picture of the front of the control board located behind the accessory outlet. I really doubt we'll find it, but it would be really cool to discover the control board already had terminals for remote control.

Even if it doesn't, I can still make Maxsys work with the CT-Sys, but it won't be plug-and-play like it is with a CT-26/36/48. It would require reconnecting some wires.

Hi Rick,

I don't have it open anymore but I have no problem re-opening - just not today, I'll do it tomorrow, or better in the morning as we have already 1:30 AM here in Germany

Kind regards,
Oliver

Hi Rick,

since I couldn't sleep anyway, I decided to do it early. And given that this CT(L)-SYS had still 2 years and 6 months of warranty left I guess it shows how much faith I have into Festool products.  [eek]  [scared]  8) [big grin]  [wink] - I hope Festool ain't gonna ban me...  [scared] [scared] [scared]

Here are some pictures of the mainboard - front and back. Hope it helps.

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Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[semenza]

I took pictures of the CT-SYS earlier to post. But Oliver has beat me to it. Interestingly the guts on the US model are black. That space where it looks a like a small box will fit ...... I get 2" x 3" x 7/8".

Seth

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Well that's not looking very good. I took another measurement and it's actually 1-1/8" tall. Is there any other area where it might fit?

 

[semenza]

Well that's not looking very good. I took another measurement and it's actually 1-1/8" tall. Is there any other area where it might fit?

I don't think so. 

Is the 2" measurement dead on?  The small dimension is 7/8" at the 2" point. It gets wider the further towards the top.  Any lower than 2" drops to 3/4".

Seth

 

[semenza]

OK, got out the gauge blocks........  the small dimension is a snug 27/32",  2  1/16" from top to motor housing ledge, 3  1/32" from systainer side rib to screw post.

Seth

 

[jwaite550]

Rick, It may have been mentioned and I missed it, but is there any problem using a Oneida Dust Deputy Ultimate on the CT 26 with your upgrade?  I just purchased one and thought I better ask first.  Thank you, Jeff

 

[rmwarren]

Rick, It may have been mentioned and I missed it, but is there any problem using a Oneida Dust Deputy Ultimate on the CT 26 with your upgrade?  I just purchased one and thought I better ask first.  Thank you, Jeff

Nope - that is my exact setup.

RMW

 

[jwaite550]

Rick, It may have been mentioned and I missed it, but is there any problem using a Oneida Dust Deputy Ultimate on the CT 26 with your upgrade?  I just purchased one and thought I better ask first.  Thank you, Jeff

Nope - that is my exact setup.

RMW

Thanks

 

[Steve-Rice]

Rick,

Just received my Max Sys the other day - easy install and it works great! I'm finding it to be extremely useful.  Thank you.

Quick question: please excuse me if this was asked previously, but is the battery in the remote replaceable?

Thanks again for a great product,

Steve

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Quick question: please excuse me if this was asked previously, but is the battery in the remote replaceable?

Yes, the battery is an A27 12V, which looks like a miniature AAA. I install them myself, so they are fresh when you get your Maxsys.

 

[bkharman]

Update: 

Rick, I have used this thing a TON over the weekend. I had to do a bit of shop organization and of course it was great for that but then I moved onto some actual projects.

I am (trying) to finish up a kitchen project project and did some dovetail drawers and end panels (7 piece cope and stick) on my CMS. Being able to route edges, rabbets, dovetails and such then cleaning up things by pushing the remote buttons was A-w-e-s-o-m-e!!  It has been a great tool in my shop these days. Making me think ahead to the 10m covered hose for my new shop in my new house that is being built.

I will start my own thread on the covered hose but thanks again for a great product Rick!

Cheers. Bryan.

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[Steve-Rice]

[member=191]Rick Christopherson[/member]

Rick,

Apologies for not getting back to you sooner, but I wanted to thank you for your prompt response to my question regarding replacing the battery in the remote.

Much appreciated,

Steve