BravoRomeo
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Hey Festool,
I was perusing the manual for my new CXS drill/driver and came across this bit in the US manual:
Page 12, Settings | Fastening
Adjust the torque accordingly at the torque thumb-wheel 1-1
Position 1 = low torque
Postion 12 = high torque
The machine switches off when the present torque is reached. The machine only continues running when the on/off switch 1-6 is released and pressed again.
While the 1 through 12 values of the torque adjustment are correct, it is not a thumbwheel, but a collar (pretty obvious). However, the CXS, at least the sample I have, does not shut the motor off when the torque clutch starts slipping. I assume the manual is incorrect as it has been made pretty clear on this forum that the CXS has a completely mechanical torque clutch, not electronic, and not even electronic-assist.
Two future improvements for the CXS:
1) If you must stick with a brushed motor to meet design requirements, at least consider adding the electronic-assist torque clutch which shuts the motor off once the clutch plate spins once (use a magnet or optical sensor for this). Granted, the "road feel" feedback to the hand allows one to use the clutch as backup, so it's not that much of a big deal vs. one of the more massive drills.
2) I would like to see a simple capacitor added to the LED so it stays on then fades out a couple seconds after releasing the trigger.. that is a nice feature of the C15.
Those are minor nits to pick on an otherwise fantastic little drill/driver. It's like a Mazda MX5 Miata of Festools: simple, affordable, and becomes an extension of your body. Perfect for its intended usage and a nimble runabout, and a great complement to one of the larger machines.
I was perusing the manual for my new CXS drill/driver and came across this bit in the US manual:
Page 12, Settings | Fastening
Adjust the torque accordingly at the torque thumb-wheel 1-1
Position 1 = low torque
Postion 12 = high torque
The machine switches off when the present torque is reached. The machine only continues running when the on/off switch 1-6 is released and pressed again.
While the 1 through 12 values of the torque adjustment are correct, it is not a thumbwheel, but a collar (pretty obvious). However, the CXS, at least the sample I have, does not shut the motor off when the torque clutch starts slipping. I assume the manual is incorrect as it has been made pretty clear on this forum that the CXS has a completely mechanical torque clutch, not electronic, and not even electronic-assist.
Two future improvements for the CXS:
1) If you must stick with a brushed motor to meet design requirements, at least consider adding the electronic-assist torque clutch which shuts the motor off once the clutch plate spins once (use a magnet or optical sensor for this). Granted, the "road feel" feedback to the hand allows one to use the clutch as backup, so it's not that much of a big deal vs. one of the more massive drills.
2) I would like to see a simple capacitor added to the LED so it stays on then fades out a couple seconds after releasing the trigger.. that is a nice feature of the C15.
Those are minor nits to pick on an otherwise fantastic little drill/driver. It's like a Mazda MX5 Miata of Festools: simple, affordable, and becomes an extension of your body. Perfect for its intended usage and a nimble runabout, and a great complement to one of the larger machines.
