Announcing: MAXSYS Wireless Remote for CT-vacs

[IWANTBLUE]

Some random thoughts:

It looks like you screwed the heatsink through the case with metal screws, if so better attach the sink to ground shield (so the outside the case is unable to go live on mains level ever).

Likewise the Gland also appears to be metal so this could do with being replaced for plastic, or at the very least similarly earthed to ground earthed for the same reason

[If its an optical illusion and the gland is plastic, I Apologise and will return under my Rock to keep my nose out   [eek]]

In any case ggood luck with this little sideline it seems you have come up with a really useful gadget , THANKS

Nick [big grin]

 

[Cheese]

It didn't even dawn on me that I had those laying around until I saw your name. So Thanks for that.

Hey [member=191]Rick Christopherson[/member] just wanted you to know how much I enjoy using the Maxsys...for general sanding along with cleanup this is the cat's meow, this thing is great, it makes my life so much easier

Just wondering...I know the mini & the midi in stock form are not convertible but what if the boards were duplicated with a provision for the Maxsys conversion? There has to be an audience out there that would pay the toll ticket...I know I would.  [popcorn] [popcorn]

Also thanks for the personal delivery service...and how good were those ribs?

FWIW...this is how I've stowed my Maxsys remote.  [cool]

 

[bkharman]

Hey [member=191]Rick Christopherson[/member] , any updates or tests on getting this into a CT SYS?  I picked one up recently and having the ability to turn it on/off from atop a ladder is something I am very keen on.  If it isnt in the cards, I can pick up a outlet remote if need be.

Cheers.  Bryan.

 

[Claimdude]

Rick,

I smile every  time one of my little remotes to turn on/off my 1 1/2 Jet Dust Collector or my CT .... Great product!!!! I didn't realize how much frustration was involved in looking for my DC remote and getting it to work and switching the auto off and on everytime I used my CT to do a little clean up...

Thanks
Jack

 

[Shane Holland]

All, just wanted to share that we're happy to have partnered with Rick to offer his MAXSYS wirelesss control modules to our customers. As always, fast free shipping on all of our orders at festoolproducts.com.
http://www.festoolproducts.com/maxsys-wireless-remote-for-festool-ct-dust-extractors.html

 

[Flatsawn]

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[member=191]Rick Christopherson[/member]

As it reads one was for the collection and the other switch is for the shaker. I'm hoping to keep the shaker on the switch as it's not used as often.

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Hope this helps. I can do more. Let me know if it would help if I were to open the doors

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Mark,
Because your dust collector is controlled by a simple switch, all you need is a simple Maxsys module like what you have for your CT-22. The Maxsys module will act just like that switch did.

You said you already relocated your dust collector to your new shop. Does that mean you also moved those electrical enclosures already, as well? If you show me the inside of that lower enclosure, I can probably walk you through how to connect a new module to replace the switch. Show me which wires are at the switch too.

Is this utility 3-phase power, or do you use a phase converter?

You already have 4-button remotes, correct? If/when you order another module, make sure you remind me that it needs to come with a 4-button remote.

 

[Flatsawn]

I can send some pics of the control door open tomorrow.

Mark

 

[Flatsawn]

hope this helps

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[Flatsawn]

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[Flatsawn]

I don't fully grasp this pic insert thing.

Rick Christopherson:

I have several 3 ph motors connected to a 40 hp rotary converter. The dust collector is just one. The 3 ph works great, over the years I have picked up some low cost tools from out of business woodworking places. Sometimes they work good other times like my Wysong belt sander it kicks out the reset if I run it more than 5 minutes.
I don't know anything about 3 ph, I had a guy install all my wiring but I'm guessing the Wysong was setup for something other than my 208 volt supply. At least I think it's 208. See I told I don' know much about it. It probably needs a different thing in the control box to keep it from kicking out. I had an electrician look at it a while ago, couldn't help me even though while on the phone he assured me he knew all about it. I don't think he did [sad] but he knew how to bill.

Mark

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Maybe 240? but it's setup for 480?

 

[Flatsawn]

my new shop. Looks impressive, Yes??? [big grin]

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[Rick Christopherson]

Well Mark, this might be super easy. My questions are trivial, and just to make sure I have everything.

Where does the orange extension cord go? Is that power? (I assume it is.)

In the top light switch box, I think you have everything you need right there already. Does the black wire from the orange (assumed power cord) connect to the orange wire that enters the bottom of the upper switch box?

Here's how you hook it up.

• The lower orange wire going to the dust collector switch connects to the Maxsys "L".
• The upper orange wire leaving the switch and going into the box to the right, connects to Maxsys "NO/OUT"
• The white wire that passes through the box, needs to be cut/tapped with a wire nut and connected to Maxsys "N".

That's it. The only thing you need to worry about is whether all that metal might be blocking the radio signal. So if necessary, extend those 3 wires and put Maxsys out in the open.

The Maxsys module I send you will be slightly special. I requested a design change from the manufacturer to protect Festool vacs, but discovered one that didn't get modified. That's the one you need (it only uses 3 wires). So I'll try to mark this one so you don't accidentally install it into a vac.

 

[Flatsawn]

Well Mark, this might be super easy. My questions are trivial, and just to make sure I have everything.

Where does the orange extension cord go? Is that power? (I assume it is.)

Answer: yes it goes to a 110 outlet to power the shaker

In the top light switch box, I think you have everything you need right there already. Does the black wire from the orange (assumed power cord) connect to the orange wire that enters the bottom of the upper switch box?

[color=blue]Answer: I'll look closer and take a pic and get back to you tomorrow[/color]

Here's how you hook it up.

• The lower orange wire going to the dust collector switch connects to the Maxsys "L".
• The upper orange wire leaving the switch and going into the box to the right, connects to Maxsys "NO/OUT"
• The white wire that passes through the box, needs to be cut/tapped with a wire nut and connected to Maxsys "N".

That's it. The only thing you need to worry about is whether all that metal might be blocking the radio signal. So if necessary, extend those 3 wires and put Maxsys out in the open.

The Maxsys module I send you will be slightly special. I requested a design change from the manufacturer to protect Festool vacs, but discovered one that didn't get modified. That's the one you need (it only uses 3 wires). So I'll try to mark this one so you don't accidentally install it into a vac.

 

[Flatsawn]

Rick, hope this helps

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[Flatsawn]

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[Flatsawn]

Well Mark, this might be super easy. My questions are trivial, and just to make sure I have everything.

Where does the orange extension cord go? Is that power? (I assume it is.)

Answer: yes it goes to a 110 outlet to power the shaker

In the top light switch box, I think you have everything you need right there already. Does the black wire from the orange (assumed power cord) connect to the orange wire that enters the bottom of the upper switch box?


I was so obsessed with the orange I covered the black with my note. Sorry, I'll fix it tomorrow.
[color=blue]Answer: I'll look closer and take a pic and get back to you tomorrow[/color]

Here's how you hook it up.

• The lower orange wire going to the dust collector switch connects to the Maxsys "L".
• The upper orange wire leaving the switch and going into the box to the right, connects to Maxsys "NO/OUT"
• The white wire that passes through the box, needs to be cut/tapped with a wire nut and connected to Maxsys "N".

That's it. The only thing you need to worry about is whether all that metal might be blocking the radio signal. So if necessary, extend those 3 wires and put Maxsys out in the open.

The Maxsys module I send you will be slightly special. I requested a design change from the manufacturer to protect Festool vacs, but discovered one that didn't get modified. That's the one you need (it only uses 3 wires). So I'll try to mark this one so you don't accidentally install it into a vac.

 

[Rick Christopherson]

I was so obsessed with the orange I covered the black with my note. Sorry, I'll fix it tomorrow.

Not necessary. You're fine, and my original answer stands as correct.