Evolution Rage 5-S Table Saw - Installing a Soft Start Module

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Evolution Rage 5-S Table Saw - Installing a Soft Start Module.
In this video I will be upgrading my Evolution Rage 5S table saw with a soft start module. Those that got this saw will know how it kicks off when started. I wanted to improve my experience with this saw and extend the life of the motor of this saw by installing a soft start module.
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@Trvcom 2 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely put this on my to-do list. Well done!

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍😀

@FollowtheGrainWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Upgraded my rage 5 with soft start module today, awesome. Thank you Thomas for this endless video and idea

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad that video was some help 👍

@DeafMaker 2 жыл бұрын

nice one, i will do that once I have finished with my garden. thanks for sharing.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@hythewoodworkdesigns Жыл бұрын

Finally received my soft start module from Germany on Friday. Installed it today using your video as guidance & it works a treat. Thanks bud.

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad that my video was some help 👍

@peterbird1666 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tomasz, just fitted one to my rage 5s. Works great !!!!!

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that my video was some help👍

@erikhedin1454 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Ordered a soft starter module from eBay and thanks to this video I learned how to connect it.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it will work for you great. I can't imagine my saw without it now

@dmdrak 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy your video Thomas, Well explained, definitely will install mine. Thank you so much for this video

@CasualDIY 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍

@alfrose9831 2 жыл бұрын

Great modification mate! I'll be adding one to mine for sure.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Worth it mate👍

@alfrose9831 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY on order!👍

@joaquinvaquero7198 2 жыл бұрын

Sumply clever, simply perfect. Many thanks

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍

@georgiemae11 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea mate, have a guess what I'm ordering. Thanx for the great video

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

hehe thank you for watching my video👍

@ncc714 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I couldn't get one in Australia so ordered a Makita one from Lithuania and after a month (better than expected) what arrived was exactly the same as yours. Installed and working fine.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I have to say that it's the best upgrade I have done for this saw yet

@NewHunterMatt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in australia also, would you be able to tell me where you bought it from? Cheers Rich

@paultay23 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tomasz, I saw on your last vid that you were doing this mod to your Evolution Saw... so i ordered a slow start module from Amazon (mine came with Wago connectors and heat activating solder connectors as well).. I now have a slow starting Dewalt DW745 saw now...cheers buddy.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. I don't understand why this is not a standard feature off all saws 🤔

@robmills4709 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tomasz, this is a must for mine, brill video.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@derekwatts6234 2 жыл бұрын

Great video definately going to upgrading mine too, many thanks

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching👍

@kletops46 2 жыл бұрын

Just fitted mine... Works a treat, Thanks

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it is. Bit of a game changer for me. Such a great improvement.

@davidsmith3334 Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the info on the soft start works a treat, had slight problem getting everything back in the switch housing, went eventually. Tight squeeze. Thanks again

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it 👍

@davidsmith3334 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz, its probably a coincidence but since carrying out the soft start mod the blade hight adjustment has become very stiff in operation, I was wondering if I could have put something out alignment when lifting the saw onto the bench, I've checked all the obvious things but everything seems fine if you have any ideas it would be appreciated. Regards David

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

@@davidsmith3334 maybe some dirt or dust got into the lifting mechanism?

@rhysadams7148 2 жыл бұрын

What a great mod. My Rage5S's starting sound like a gun going off. Used the link amazon link, as a thanks for the inspiration to do something about it!

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👍

@rhysadams7148 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY so that's zero clearance plate and now soft start. If you could just have a crack at the blade guard / dust collection to stop it spraying dust everywhere, you'll have fix the three main flaws with the saw ;) 👍👍

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe seems that way. I was recently looking into the blade guard as I bought myself a 3d printer like a year ago. And was thinking about printing one. But so far I'm to dumb to do it lol but I'll get there. With the dust it's mainly spraying from the bottom and now I'm thinking of building a bench and just mount it to the bench that will act as an outfeed table. So I would try to tackle the dust extraction at that point.

@alastairmackay4589 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tmaz. Will be giving it a go 👍

@frankiemeechan Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video Thomasz . installed soft start to my table saw yesterday, what a difference. the only issue I had was trying to get all the components stuffed back into the housing. ended up checking a bit out of the housing for the 3 soft start wires and tie wrapped outside of housing. thanks again, keep the videos coming 👍

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad my video was some help 👍

@chrisward9706 9 ай бұрын

It might be wise to have the soft start module outside of the housing - it's aluminium case acts as a heat sink. I'm thinking about mounting it on the outside of the housing on short stand-offs. Protect the leads with heat shrink.

@ianmathieson65 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz, I’ve just ordered a module using your link to Amazon UK. This is just what I believe is needed. I’ve been concerned about the extremely sudden start with this saw and worried it could lead to damage or failure. Many thanks indeed for your video which has brought relief at last. Well done.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I think that the way the machine it is the slow start module should extend the life of the motor. Less stress on the motor when starting up. 👍

@ianmathieson65 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY And less risk of damage to the flats on the shaft and the bosses which prevent the blade from spinning on the shaft - something I’ve been concerned about. In spite of tightening the nut as much as possible I’ve had clear evidence of the blade slipping which I suspect was in starting the saw. Clear signs of metal galling and tearing on the faces of the bosses which I’ve then had to file flat again.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianmathieson65 hmm that does sound quite bad and potentially is caused by the rough start of the machine. I'm curious if the soft start module will solve that problem for you.

@ianmathieson65 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY It will take some time to be sure the problem’s been solved. I’ll try to remember to let you know.

@garychance4494 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz, great tip! Unfortunately your link didn't work for me, (it was 3 months after posting) however, I managed to source it elsewhere 😁 Why oh why is it not fitted with one! My issue is I've only got 20 Amps in garage, and if I have my Bosch GAS 20L extractor running, and other things, my supply trips; so far all OK. Thanks again for your great tips and upgrades. I've also added the large safety flap on on/off switch. 😊

@essentialhandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Great upgrade Tomas.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍

@digital-plumber Жыл бұрын

Wanted to stop by and thank you for the video regarding the rage5 and soft start module install. Browsing you-tube regarding info on the rage 5 I stumbled upon you and the channel. Great work and have even had a look on your website so well done Sir all excellent DIY stuff. I'm very electrical minded and installed my module without any defects to my rage 5 saw and its wiring loom at all. Making my own interconnect cables from the switch to module using spade terminals. So if anything did happen to the my saw unit I could always just simply unplug the module out and reinstate the original wiring back to the switch, keeping the warranty in tact Sir. i will continue browsing the channel and taking note of some of the things you do, #KeepUpTheGoodWork🤘🤘kind Regards Paul

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Great stuff 👍 hope you will find more interesting content here on my channel 👍

@baggi0945 Жыл бұрын

@Digital Plumber Hi, mate I am waiting for my soft start module to arrive and am going to do the same as you so it's un-pluggable. I'm going to use a piggyback spade to join the neutral wires but I was wondering what size the spades you used so I can order some piggybacks so don't have to take mine apart to find out lol

@SamValiant 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I was just thinking of doing the same!

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Well worth it 👍

@totoffe6234 5 ай бұрын

Merci Thomas pour ce tuto vidéo et surtout le lien qui va avec c'est installé sur la mienne marche au top 👍 j'espère pour longtemps 🙏

@CasualDIY 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear that👍

@chrisward9706 3 ай бұрын

Hi Thomaz, just filled-in an Evolution survey about the Rage 5-S, looks like they intend to introduce soft start plus a huge array of other improvements, many of which I wrote to them about before.

@CasualDIY 3 ай бұрын

Would be nice, it's about time for second generation

@markday6411 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and your approach - found this video really useful and have just ordered one - thankyou ( just a small piece of advice when soldering, heat the wire with the iron and flow the solder onto the joint not onto the iron and then transfer it to the joint - not a criticism just an observation )

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly and for the feedback as well. The last time I soldered anything it was like over 10 years ago. So thank you👍

@markduggan3451 2 жыл бұрын

Great update.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@PhilsWorkshop1953 2 жыл бұрын

Tomasz great vid will look into that job

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@marty3553 Жыл бұрын

❤ thank you for the info ❤

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👍

@lloydsatchell148 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a brilliant video Tomasz as my saw try’s to jump out the shed when I start it.👍

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yes mine wasn't much better🤣

@chrisybradshaw8594 6 ай бұрын

Just ordered one of these Thomasz, should be able sort it without getting fried lol ,thanks for the info

@chrisybradshaw8594 3 ай бұрын

sorted this out a few hrs ago thomasz,was awkward trying cram everything back ,in but didn't blow up when switched on lol ,got my other half to switch on just in case ,she still here lol

@blackmini1965 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz! I hope your ears where burning this afternoon! Getting all the wiring back in the box had me cursing you ;) But I have to say... what a great mod. While I had it upside down, I added some very thin flexible plastic sheet (0.5mm) & Gorilla Tape along the side and back of the dust shroud. It's isn't "airtight" as it has to move through 45Deg but WOW! Such an improvement... Two excellent mods in one day :D Keep up the good work

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe glad it worked out for you in the end 😂 I'm planning to ditch the stand from my saw and mount it to a bench, when the prices of plywood go down that is 😂 so I will try to tackle the dust issue then

@blackmini1965 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY I'll be interested to see that. I've been thinking of building a cabinet too. That would allow for a better dust hopper with a 4" port. The old plastic shroud could be removed if the blade was safely enclosed.

@stretcher5757 2 жыл бұрын

Likewise an excellent mod - but also likewise I'm having a helluva job getting the wiring back in - I'm thinking now about giving up and fixing the module on the outside of the shroud and making a protective cover now.

@igordis1167 Жыл бұрын

You are top man 👍 thanks

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

👍😁

@theriggsworkshop8606 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I didn't even know that was a thing! So I've just ordered one. It's always bothered me when I start up my table saw that I'd blow all the electrics in the street.. Great video thanks buddy. Hope all is well in sunny Poland

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have discovered this a while back when browsing a Polish version of Amazon lol its all good in Poland but its not sunny that's for sure 🤣

@theriggsworkshop8606 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY yes same here.. Its now the second day of autumn and it strangely feels colder too. Still my workshop is warm and thats all that matters.. Best wishes to you and your family

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@theriggsworkshop8606 thank you kindly and all the best to you and your family as well. Keep warm in that workshop👍

@seansillick998 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome - definitely going to look into this as mine scares the s*%t out of me every time I turn it on!

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same feeling about mine 👍

@whitethorn1969 Жыл бұрын

Well Thomas I took your advice and installed a soft start module yesterday. The difference is truly amazing and now I can actually enjoy using the saw. I'd never have known about the soft start module if not for your channel, so thank you very much and keep creating!!

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad that my video was some help👍

@annacraft 2 жыл бұрын

Great modification! Did this to my rage 5 too. This thing was so scary to start… 🙋🏻‍♀️Anna

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it works so much better with this module. Should come as standard in all saws.

@julianhiggs Жыл бұрын

Did this to my saw yesterday. What a difference. Used male and female spade terminals so completely reversible. And easily replaceable if needed. Great video Tomaz. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍

@akbarhussain9216 Жыл бұрын

Awesome where did you get the module I can’t seem to find it in stock using the link Tomaz shared

@julianhiggs Жыл бұрын

@@akbarhussain9216 eBay. It came from Germany I think. Less than a week delivery. I’ll see if I can find a link.

@akbarhussain9216 Жыл бұрын

@@julianhiggs please, don’t want to order the wrong one

@julianhiggs Жыл бұрын

@@akbarhussain9216 I e tried to post a link twice, but doesn’t seem to like it? Easiest if you perhaps search the part number online. That’s how I found the eBay one.

@swgstolarniawgarazu1829 2 жыл бұрын

Świetny film instruktażowy na pewno się przyda, pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👊

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Dzieki wielkie, pozdrawiam 👍😁

@rsnorris 10 ай бұрын

Finally got round to doing this upgrade - many thanks for the inspiration BTW Did anyone else struggle to squeeze the module in the switch box?

@CasualDIY 10 ай бұрын

Its a tight fit for sure 😅

@normanboyes4983 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job - you really need to discover the beauty of working with Wago - 221s’ would have been perfect for this and would have saved you so much time.😀👍

@paultay23 2 жыл бұрын

I got wago's with my kit and used them on myDW745...on the back of them i ordered a kit of various sizes

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'll get some online now, just for any future projects 👍😁

@markpalmer4433 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your channel Tomasz. Your episodes are very helpful and informative. I have just bought a Rage5 -S based on your many reviews. It meets my needs perfectly. Are you still making and selling the zero clearance plates for the multifunction blade? If so where can I purchase one?

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words👍😀 Currently I'm not making those plates sorry.

@SnipTifferz 2 жыл бұрын

nice one 👍

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@santinho212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you tòmzs.i need to do same in my titan table saw

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

It's a great upgrade 👍

@Fossy35 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Tomasz! ... trouble is your video was so successful that Amazon link has sold out! Thanks for the video.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

lol wasn't expecting that 😂

@Fossy35 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY Back on now ... I have ordered one!

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@Fossy35 lol hope it will be a good improvement for your saw👍

@alheeley 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! The startup is so violent I find the saw height drops a few mm each time. Will definitiely be doing this mod - Thanks !

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Its a game changer, the saw works so much better now

@alheeley 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY Fitted and working perfect, took about 20 mins - so much less scary now - thanks for the info! Also got a 3D- printed emergency stop flap since the newer rage5's dont have the panic button fitted any more.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@alheeley great to hear it works for you👍

@PhilsWorkshop1953 2 жыл бұрын

Just changed the blades on my rage5s made by Saxton from Amazon I’ve put the 80t on the miter saw the r255sms and the 40t on the table saw both work great and less tear out

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I love those blades. They are really good in my opinion 👍

@DaveHuk01 Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tomasz. I had to grab my module from the German amazon as UK amazon was out of stock for a year at least, got fed up waiting but, it arrived and works a charm. A bit of constructive feedback on your video though: 1 - Your hands are obscuring a lot of the detail while your explaining the wiring. 2 - You mention that the module fits inside the main wiring housing however, you've not shown the way you orientated your module. Mine was a real pain to squeeze in. That being said, This video got me where I needed and my Rage 5s is now soft starting like a dream. :)

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Feedback taken 👍 and yes mine was a bit of a pain to get in but not too bad

@Despicable22 Жыл бұрын

Great job mate, I got to do the same thing with my crapy Parkside table saw, I feel like the blade is going to burst out of it's housing each time i start the motor... 🙂

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

It's a great upgrade for any saw that doesn't have it 👍

@MyTutorGuy 9 ай бұрын

Does anyone have a data sheet for this KR230 device? I want to know what’s inside and how much heat is generated. This is the second video I’ve seen where it is placed inside the switch box and I’m just concerned about overheating. Thanks

@Nigel-Parry Жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz, great video as usual and have the SS module ordered via your link. One question though - where did you get the stop paddle for your on/off switch please ?

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, the paddle was originally on the saw. For some reason for a while they stopped doing/ adding the paddle. I think if search on ebay you will able to get one

@phumphreys9827 2 жыл бұрын

Great addition, makes you think why they didn’t do this to start with? Only £20 so definitely something to upgrade on these great machines

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yes would be nice to have it from start. But I think they calculate every penny that goes into making them.

@stepanbedrossian 2 жыл бұрын

Can't seem to buy this soft start switch in Australia? Do you have a source?

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@stepanbedrossian not for Australia sorry. I would just google it👍

@dosomisolami Жыл бұрын

@3:05 the soft starter module [ZLB] KR230-16A. (16) 16A/250V. (25) 25A/125V ~5E4 but out of stock. Has anyone use the ebay copy part XS-16D3 (3036-2) ?

@MikeWilliams-yp9kl 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic will definitely be getting one too , did it run backwards?

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No it did not run backwards ?😅

@michaelrobinson9643 4 ай бұрын

I want to use this on a power amplifier if it will function as a generic soft-start. To confirm the wiring: Red to LIVE/ACTIVE Black to LOAD (Active from load) Blue to Neutral -> when you push your power button I presume Neutral connects and now goes to the soft start and the motor together (a Y split)?

@CasualDIY 4 ай бұрын

Some of them have different colour wiring/ best to check it with the sheet that should come with it.

@richardkeith2778 2 жыл бұрын

Nice modification, not sure if this a scare generated by the "Safety Hysterical Instructional Trolls" (shits for short) but Chocolate strips can loosen over time if not fixed down. You're going to get much less vibration now anyhoo, but might be prudent to check it after a bit of usage.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

There is never enough safety to be honest. I don't want my workshop and house to burn down and I'm not all knowing. Good tips and feedback are always welcomed here for my own sake and for benefit of others. Now, everyone has got a brain and responsibility to look after themselves and make safety amendments as they deem fit. Some of the tips and feedback are worth while others may be over the top and maybe they are required in a full on factory but not necessary in a small workshop. Its a vide topic to cover really and everyone got their opinion on it. But yes I don't think we need to go over the board with it. All the best mate.

@alip011 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz, do you know how to fit one of these to a mitre saw? The wiring on my AEG mitre saw is a bit different, so I've not been able to work out how to do it.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

The easiest way to do it is to get access to the on/off switch, locate which wires that are attached to the switch are coming from the motor of the saw. We only need those wires. And then make sure to locate which wire is live and neutral. And then you connect as I show in the video. Although it all depends which slow start module you got as it may be bit different

@brendangleeson9644 4 ай бұрын

Hi great job,what size shrink tubing was used?

@CasualDIY 4 ай бұрын

Can't remember sorry. Got a set so I picket one that was fitting

@brendangleeson9644 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much,would a 12 amp soft starter be enough for this machine,would you know?

@CasualDIY 3 ай бұрын

@@brendangleeson9644 Check the machine it should say what amps it has. I'm not a trained electrician so I don't want to advice people on this topic.

@davejones22 9 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas My new Rage 5 s has the brown behind the other brown is this the same wiring ? thank you

@CasualDIY 9 ай бұрын

Lol no idea mate, you should have indication on the housing what is for what

@mikecoughlin4128 2 жыл бұрын

Other than personal preference what is the benefit of a soft start? I’ve seen reviews on several job site saws that are 7 plus years old with regular use and no SS that are doing fine.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

In theory it should prolog the life on the motor.

@evovanner Жыл бұрын

Does this work on old machines as I have an old Clark 10" saw and it nearly jumps off the bench on start up ?

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

It should do yes.

@davidevans2593 11 ай бұрын

Good morning Tomasz , will the soft start module fit most table saws ? I have an Einhell which has the scary start-up and would love to upgrade. Cheers, David .

@CasualDIY 11 ай бұрын

Yes it should work with most tools

@imtheengineer Жыл бұрын

i live in the us, does that same 220v soft start module still work? how can i buy a similar part here? everything seems to be these factory made $100+ soft start plug things... i'll spend $90 in shipping for the $10 part from Germany just on principal!

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Just search Google for soft start module. Make sure its for the voltage of your saw.

@scook241 Жыл бұрын

I have similar saw. It has common, start, and run wires to motor. Looks like I only need common and run . What do I do with start lead?

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Just check the spec sheet of your soft start module it should have information on how to wire it up.

@Morberis 2 жыл бұрын

.... How hot does that soft start get? Tbh seems really tiny for something supposed to handle 8A @240v or 15A @120v. The soft starts I've installed for other equipment were always much larger for that amperage. Especially when the motors working hard. But I might be wrong.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

The one I got is up to 250v and max 16A. So far had no issues with it. But time will tell.

@Morberis 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY Glad to hear you're being safe! It would be nice to hear how this has faired after 6 months or a year. There is a peak ampacity number they might not have published, where it can survive a peak current of say 45A or 80A for 500ms or 80ms. The same with inductive voltage spikes. As well if it's chinese they may or may not have lied about the ratings. There's more than enough tear downs of Chinese knockoffs demonstrating that. I don't want to be negative, you followed good practices. Hopefully it works out great for you. If you do end up with any concerns put it in another sealed metal electrical box so it doesn't wreck anything like the switch or the existing box.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@Morberis There's never enough safety measures. I will definitely have a better picture with a project that will require the saw to run for longer. But with prices of timber and any wood related materials being so high, those projects have to wait for a bit 😢

@michaelowen335 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomas great video as always,what make and number is the soft starter.thanks.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

It's the same one that I got an Amazon link below. The only difference to mine was that I received the module on itself without the extra bits.

@emanuelmallia9962 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz I am in Australia and would like to know if that soft start module will suite the evolution rage5-s table saw we have here As I would like to order one my self Thanks

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

I think there is no difference between saws sold in different countries. Its a universal module for all sort of power tools

@emanuelmallia9962 Жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY Hi Tomasz I will order one now that’s what I thought just needed some advice Thanks And I love your videos They are very helpful

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

@@emanuelmallia9962 thank you very much 😁👍

@emanuelmallia9962 Жыл бұрын

Found this but looks much harder to install www.amazon.com.au/Controller-Installation-Economical-2-Phase-Optical/dp/B09FFKFWH4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1KTJ054I7B8G0&keywords=soft+start+module&qid=1655373466&sprefix=soft+start%2Caps%2C445&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQUlGSzFXSUdZSlcwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTg5OTY3MzdIQk1ZMExCVk5OVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUFVV1BXUU1CVE5MQUcmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

@jamesralston6761 2 жыл бұрын

Hi good video but can you electrically brake the saw blade as well for all our safety thanks

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

The emergency stop button is not affected by this module so it will stop as normal.

@jamesralston6761 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY hi just watching woodshop junkies he showed a electrical device for braking the blade maybe you could do a video on this thanks

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesralston6761 I don't watch his channel, just had a look and could not find a video you have mention. Have you got a link by any chance?

@jamesralston6761 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY here is a link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fp6ZkqZ7npbIfI0.html

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

hmm seems to be an interesting addition, I will have a look if I can pick up something similar at a affordable price.

@jeffhahn01 Ай бұрын

So I get the black and red wires, but where does the blue wire actually go/do?

@CasualDIY Ай бұрын

I show this from 04:15 in the video

@quirinonavarro1857 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a question: this device works on every type of electric motor? Or it is exclusive for brush/collector motors??

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Not sure, I would sent a message to the seller to confirm

@quirinonavarro1857 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your help, thanks for answer me, I hope they can help us… saludos!

@davechooi4566 6 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas, The soft start module I got looks different to the one you used. Locations of the blue and red wires are swopped. When I followed your instructions re hooking up by colours, it didn't work on my Rage5s. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.

@CasualDIY 6 ай бұрын

You should have a technical sheet or some drawings on the module so just try to follow those

@davechooi4566 6 ай бұрын

I cannot understand wiring diagrams at all. However, ignoring wire colours but connecting my module according to wire locations, (where you have a blue wire, I have a red, where you have a red next to the black, I have a blue), it now works. In other words, where you connected the red onto the switch, I connected blue instead. My red was then connected to the blue on the switch. Black was connected as you indicated. Hope I described it OK.

@nickelliott123 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomasz, I have this saw but my NVR power button doesnt have the flip down stop cover....I have owned it for a couple years and this always struck me as weird.... Have i received a saw with missing part or did you retro fit that NVR switch? Thanks Nic

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Mine came with the NVR switch. I think they all do, could be a missing part?

@jimwood73 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat, have had mine since April this year and no NVR. Maybe a case for Evolution support?

@nickelliott123 2 жыл бұрын

Evo do the spare part of the full switch with what looks like the emergency stop cover for £25+postage. But I found a few well reviewed 3d printed ones ON Etsy For closer to £10-12. Might give those a shot.

@ncc714 2 жыл бұрын

@@nickelliott123 I bought one from Etsy and it works great!

@nickelliott123 2 жыл бұрын

@@ncc714 yep I've rolled the dice.

@cassiya100 3 ай бұрын

Hello Mate. I followed your instructions but I can't get it to work because my mitre saw have 3 wires from the motor. blue .. brown.. grey. any tips?

@CasualDIY 3 ай бұрын

See where exactly are they going, which one is which and then use the instructions from the module.

@cassiya100 2 ай бұрын

@@CasualDIY I manage to get it sorted after messing about wiring in different configurations. How can I contact you? I'd like to share How I fitted shadow cut line to my Hikoki C8SFHG mitre saw. With soft start, Shadow line and electronic brakes it's up there with the best of them.

@CasualDIY 2 ай бұрын

@@cassiya100 you can always drop me an email casualdiyuk@gmail.com 👍

@stepanbedrossian Жыл бұрын

HI there here in Australia our soft start modules do not seem to work, my son who is an electrician could not get it to work. Is there a distributor where you are that i can contact to get a small unit like yours sent to me here?

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Best bet is to contact the folks from the Amazon link I got in my video description. Recently I was having a look for a another one in Poland where I bough it from and they were out of stock.

@philippanico4479 10 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas Fitted the soft start module to my saw but unfortunately doesnt even start up. Followed your instructions to the letter so cant understand why nothing is happening especially when all the other comments are good. I noticed on another review that the reset button has a red and a brown wire connected to it while on mine and on yours it has a red and a blue wire. Anyway just thought someone might have any ideas as to what the problem could be.

@CasualDIY 10 ай бұрын

Just follow the instructions on the module. If the wires are connected correctly and the module is not faulty it should work

@philippanico4479 10 ай бұрын

@@CasualDIY can the module be tested

@CasualDIY 10 ай бұрын

@@philippanico4479 I would imagine so but that's beyond my knowledge unfortunately

@philippanico4479 10 ай бұрын

@@CasualDIY many thanks Thomas.

@triafriyantoibrahim2812 2 ай бұрын

will it reduce the torque? Answer this please...

@CasualDIY 2 ай бұрын

Not when it gets to full speed. It's just a slow start. Won't affect the overall performance

@dama054 8 ай бұрын

Can this be used on a fridge

@CasualDIY 8 ай бұрын

On a fridge?

@dama054 8 ай бұрын

@@CasualDIY yes a soft start on the fridge compressor as it shuts down the inverter I want to use to run it

@CasualDIY 8 ай бұрын

@@dama054 not sure if it would work for that to be honest

@dama054 8 ай бұрын

@@CasualDIY ok well thanks for your reply

@zahw01 2 жыл бұрын

Its working in the bosch gts-254 ..?

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

It's a general purpose soft start so yes it should

@zahw01 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY شكرا

@Geowebbie Жыл бұрын

Hi Thomaz, the blue and brown wires from my motor to the switch are on opposite sides to yours. Is it ok therefore to wire it by just copying your wiring eg. Red from soft start module to where brown was, blue to blue and black to brown regardless of the sides the original wires are on? Might sound confusing but I don’t want to go ahead with it before clarification in case I do damage. I don’t see a way to attach a picture to the comment

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean that they are on opposite sides? Are they attached differently to what I show on the video. If so they are wired in incorrectly? You need to establish which wire is brining the electricity, which one is neutral etc.

@Geowebbie Жыл бұрын

Ok, is there a way I can email you a picture and it might be more clear when you see it

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

@@Geowebbie sure, casualdiyuk@gmail.com

@Geowebbie Жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY email sent

@CasualDIY Жыл бұрын

@@Geowebbie I'll have a look now

@nialstewart8263 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, see the way you "crimped" the connector onto the pre soldered wires with a pair of pliers, I'd rather have don't that to the bare wires then lightly soldered the whole thing. I'd also get a cheap crimping tool, done right it's a solid connection but you really need to form the crimp down in one go.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip I'll have a look for that crimping tool it may come in handy 👍😁

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one online with accessories so I'll change it as you said when it arrives. Thanks

@nialstewart8263 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY good job. I believe that in aviation/ F1 etc they just crimp connectors, the right connector / wire combination and crimping tool (£hundreds) forms a cold weld between the connector and the wire. If you then solder this the solder wicks along the wire and forms a stress point for vibrations, just crimped you don't get the stress point. For the quality of crimps / tools we're using and because we're not seeing the vibrations they will I think a crimp then running enough solder to just wet the joint is the best solution. Probably. Keep up the good work.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@nialstewart8263 thanks good knowledge there👍

@itsfpv2561 2 жыл бұрын

sold out already :(

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Try in few days, some of my viewers said they add the modules every so often.

@malcolmtemporal6571 2 жыл бұрын

Increase your volume

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Will do from next video. Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated 👍

@DeafMaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY you can increase the volumne as much as you like and I am still not going to hear you :-D :-D

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@DeafMaker lol

@OnlyMadnessPain 2 жыл бұрын

Ciekawe czy jesteś polsko mówiącym Tomaszem Tomku :)

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Tak jestem Polsko mówiącym Tomkiem lol

@OnlyMadnessPain 2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualDIY Miłe zaskoczenie W tej odmianie kanałów yt więcej jest przypadkowych Tomaszy czy mikołajów z imionami nadanymi po rodzinie :) Dobrze mówisz po ang chłopie Plus mega spoko kontent

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@OnlyMadnessPain dzieki wielkie👍

@jamesstanding3364 5 ай бұрын

It's relly bad practice to tin wires in screw clamps ferrol should be used

@copycon01 10 ай бұрын

Only one question. Are you Hungarian? "My name is Tamás". :)

@CasualDIY 10 ай бұрын

No I'm Polish 👍

@saintsi6997 2 жыл бұрын

Tidy

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yep👍

@johnfithian-franks8276 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I do not mean to insult you but your soldering skills are not up to much, you are making the mistake of melting the solder with your soldering iron instead of heating the wire and then applying the solder so it will flow into the strands of the wire.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yes someone pointed that out already and yes my soldering skills are terrible 🤣 last time I was soldering it was like over 10 years ago so I need to catch up with the technique 👍😁

@GlennPierce 2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't solder and the put in a screw terminal anyway. The screw crushes the solder and risks the connection coming loose. The wires should be re crimped only.

@CasualDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@GlennPierce yes ordered a cramping tool with accessories yesterday to do exactly that👍