POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool having multiple wireless communication states , the power tool comprising:a motor;a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack;a backup power source; and operate in a connectable state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the battery pack, wherein, in the connectable state, the wireless communication controller is configured to form a wireless communication link with an external device and to one or more of transmit tool operational data to the external device and receive tool configuration data from the external device, and', 'operate in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source, wherein, in the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit an advertisement message including the unique tool identifier., 'a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface, the wireless communication controller ...

Worksite audio device with wireless interface

Systems and methods including a wireless device in communication with, controlling, and providing streaming media to a worksite audio device. The worksite audio device, such as a radio, includes a rugged structure enabling its use on construction sites. The worksite audio device is powerable via a power tool battery pack or AC source, and includes a charger circuit to charge an inserted power tool battery using power from the AC source. The worksite audio device is in communication with an external wireless device, such as a smart phone. The worksite audio device outputs to the smart phone battery status information, such as temperature and state of charge, as well as other information about the audio device. The smart phone displays the status information received from the audio device. Additionally, a user may control the audio device via a graphical user interface of the smart phone.

ADAPTER FOR POWER TOOL DEVICES

An adapter for a power tool includes a housing, a tool-side connector, and a battery-side connector in electrical communication with each other. The tool-side connector is configured to couple to a power tool, and the battery-side connector is configured to couple to a battery pack. The adapter also includes a communication interface configured to couple with an external device, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a state of the power tool, operate in a data transmission mode when the power tool is in the idle state, operate in a pass-through mode when the power tool is in the active state, and switch between the data transmission mode and the pass-through mode based on the state of the power tool. 1. An adapter for a power tool , the adapter comprisinga housing;a tool-side connector supported by the housing and configured to couple to a power tool;a battery-side connector supported by the housing and configured to couple to a battery pack, the battery-side connector in electrical communication with the tool-side connector;a communication interface supported by the housing and configured to couple with an external device, the communication interface in electrical communication with the tool-side connector and the battery-side connector; and determine a state of the power tool, wherein the state of the power tool is one of an active state in which an actuator of the power tool is in operation or an idle state during which the actuator is idle, and', 'operate in a data transmission mode, in which the adapter exchanges data between the external device and one of the power tool or the battery pack when the power tool is in the idle state,', 'operate in a pass-through mode, in which the adapter transfers power from the battery pack to the power tool when the power tool is in the active state, and', 'switch between the data transmission mode and the pass-through mode based on the state of the power tool., 'a controller supported by the housing and ...

Power tool and method for wireless communication

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool.

POWER TOOL OPERATION RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Systems and methods of operating power tools. The method includes receiving a command to start a recording mode at a first electronic processor of a first power tool, and receiving at the first electronic processor, a measured parameter from a sensor of the first power tool while a first motor of the first power tool is operating. The method also includes generating a recorded motor parameter by recording the measured parameter, on a first memory of the first power tool, when the first power tool operates in the recording mode, and transmitting, with a first transceiver of the first power tool, the recorded motor parameter. The method further includes receiving the recorded motor parameter at an external device, transmitting the recorded motor parameter to a second power tool via the external device, and receiving the recorded motor parameter via a second transceiver of the second power tool. 1. A method of operating power tools , the method comprising:receiving, at a first electronic processor of a first power tool, a command to start a recording mode;receiving, at the first electronic processor, a measured parameter from a sensor of the first power tool while a first motor of the first power tool is operating;generating a recorded motor parameter by recording, on a first memory of the first power tool, the measured parameter when the first power tool operates in the recording mode;transmitting, via a first transceiver of the first power tool, the recorded motor parameter;receiving, at an external device, the recorded motor parameter;transmitting, via the external device, the recorded motor parameter to a second power tool; andreceiving, via a second transceiver of the second power tool, the recorded motor parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:associating, at the second power tool, the recorded motor parameter with a selectable mode of the second power tool.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprisingreceiving, at a second electronic processor of ...

Power tool and method for wireless communication

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool.

Cooler

A cooler includes a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion includes a body defining an insulated first compartment. The top portion includes a bottom cover and a top cover. The bottom cover is operable to enclose the first compartment and includes a bottom cover body defining a second compartment. The bottom cover body includes a speaker, a power input, and an auxiliary input, and a top cover operable to enclose the second compartment. The top cover is operable to enclose the second compartment.

MULTI-BAY BATTERY CHARGER

A battery charger includes a housing and a plurality of charging ports coupled to the housing. Each charging port is configured to connect a battery pack to the battery charger. The battery charger also includes a charging circuit positioned within the housing and electrically coupled to the plurality of charging ports. The charging circuit is operable to charge the battery packs connected to the plurality of charging ports in series. The battery charger further includes a skip switch coupled to the charging circuit. The skip switch is operable to skip a battery pack currently being charged and advance to another battery pack connected to the battery charger.

WORKSITE AUDIO DEVICE WITH WIRELESS INTERFACE

Systems and methods including a wireless device in communication with, controlling, and providing streaming media to a worksite audio device. The worksite audio device, such as a radio, includes a rugged structure enabling its use on construction sites. The worksite audio device is powerable via a power tool battery pack or AC source, and includes a charger circuit to charge an inserted power tool battery using power from the AC source. The worksite audio device is in communication with an external wireless device, such as a smart phone. The worksite audio device outputs to the smart phone battery status information, such as temperature and state of charge, as well as other information about the audio device. The smart phone displays the status information received from the audio device. Additionally, a user may control the audio device via a graphical user interface of the smart phone. 1. A worksite audio device comprising:a battery receptacle that receives a power tool battery pack;a battery charging circuit that charges the power tool battery pack in the battery receptacle;an audio circuit coupled to a speaker and that provides an audio signal to a speaker, wherein the speaker outputs audio corresponding to the provided audio signals;a battery monitoring module that determines a status of the power tool battery pack in the battery receptacle;a wireless interface that wirelessly communicates with an external device having a display; and receives the status of the power tool battery pack from the battery monitoring module, and', 'outputs, via the wireless interface, the status of the power tool battery pack to the external device for display., 'a controller coupled to the battery monitoring module and the wireless interface, wherein the controller'}2. The worksite audio device of claim 1 , wherein the status of the power tool battery indicates a state of charge of the battery.3. The worksite audio device of claim 1 , wherein the status of the power tool battery ...

POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool comprising:a housing including a main body, a handle, and a battery pack receiving portion;a motor within the main body of the housing and having a rotor and a stator, wherein the motor is configured to drive an output drive device; a terminal block including first terminals configured to make contact with second terminals of a battery pack,', 'a connecting structure configured to secure the battery pack to the battery pack receiving portion,', 'a bottom surface that includes at least two planar surfaces that face the battery pack when the battery pack is coupled to the battery pack receiving portion, wherein the terminal block is associated with a first planar surface of the at least two planar surfaces, and', 'a compartment configured to receive a wireless communication controller including a wireless transceiver and a processor, wherein the compartment is positioned on the bottom surface of the battery pack receiving portion, wherein the compartment is positioned on a lateral side of the bottom surface of the ...

Adapter for power tool devices

An adapter for a power tool including a housing, a tool-side connector, and a battery-side connector in electrical communication with each other. The tool-side connector is configured to couple to a power tool, and the battery-side connector is configured to couple to a battery pack. The adapter also includes a communication interface configured to couple with an external device, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a state of the power tool, operate in a data transmission mode when the power tool is in the idle state, operate in a pass-through mode when the power tool is in the active state, and switch between the data transmission mode and the pass-through mode based on the state of the power tool.

POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool comprising:a power tool housing including a battery pack receiving portion configured to selectively receive a battery pack including a battery pack housing;a backup power source located in the power tool housing; and operate in an advertisement state for wireless communication, and', forming a wireless communication link with an external device; and', 'communicating over the wireless communication link to one or more of transmit tool operational data to the external device and receive tool configuration data from the external device., 'enter a low-power connectable state for wireless communication by'}], 'a wireless communication controller located in the power tool housing and configured to be electrically coupleable to the backup power source, the wireless communication controller including a wireless transceiver and a processor, wherein when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source, the wireless communication controller is configured to'}2. The power tool of ...

Power tool operation recording and playback

Systems and methods of operating power tools. The method includes receiving a command to start a recording mode at a first electronic processor of a first power tool, and receiving at the first electronic processor, a measured parameter from a sensor of the first power tool while a first motor of the first power tool is operating. The method also includes generating a recorded motor parameter by recording the measured parameter, on a first memory of the first power tool, when the first power tool operates in the recording mode, and transmitting, with a first transceiver of the first power tool, the recorded motor parameter. The method further includes receiving the recorded motor parameter at an external device, transmitting the recorded motor parameter to a second power tool via the external device, and receiving the recorded motor parameter via a second transceiver of the second power tool.

Adapter for power tool devices

An adapter for a power tool including a housing, a tool-side connector, and a battery-side connector in electrical communication with each other. The tool-side connector is configured to couple to a power tool, and the battery-side connector is configured to couple to a battery pack. The adapter also includes a communication interface configured to couple with an external device, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a state of the power tool, operate in a data transmission mode when the power tool is in the idle state, operate in a pass-through mode when the power tool is in the active state, and switch between the data transmission mode and the pass-through mode based on the state of the power tool.

POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool comprising:a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack; determine that the battery pack interface is disconnected from the battery pack;', 'enter an advertisement state for wireless communication based on determining that the battery pack interface is disconnected from the battery pack; and', 'transmit an advertisement message including a unique tool identifier of the power tool when in the advertisement state., 'a wireless communication controller coupled to the battery pack interface and including a wireless transceiver and a processor, wherein the wireless communication controller is configured to'}2. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication controller is further configured to:determine that the battery pack interface is connected to the battery pack;form a wireless communication link with an external device; andcommunicate, over the wireless communication link, to one or more of transmit tool operational data and receive tool configuration data from the external ...

ADAPTER FOR POWER TOOL DEVICES

An adapter for a power tool including a housing, a tool-side connector, and a battery-side connector in electrical communication with each other. The tool-side connector is configured to couple to a power tool, and the battery-side connector is configured to couple to a battery pack. The adapter also includes a communication interface configured to couple with an external device, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a state of the power tool, operate in a data transmission mode when the power tool is in the idle state, operate in a pass-through mode when the power tool is in the active state, and switch between the data transmission mode and the pass-through mode based on the state of the power tool. 1. An adapter for a power tool , the adapter comprising:an adapter housing including a top side, a bottom side opposite the top side, and a sidewall connecting the top side and the bottom side;a tool-side connector supported by the adapter housing and positioned on the top side of the adapter housing, the tool-side connector including a plurality of contacts configured to couple to a device interface of the power tool, the plurality of contacts including a first contact, a second contact, and a third contact;a latching tab supported by the adapter housing, and positioned in a raised portion of the top side of the adapter housing, wherein the latching tab is configured to engage with a power tool housing to secure the adapter to the power tool;a battery-side connector supported by the adapter housing and positioned on the bottom side of the adapter housing, the battery-side connector configured to couple to a battery pack;an indicator supported by the adapter housing and positioned on the sidewall of the adapter housing, the indicator configured to provide an indication regarding communication between the adapter and an external device;a push-button switch supported by the adapter housing and positioned on the sidewall of the adapter housing;a ...

POWER TOOL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A power tool communication system including an external device including a first controller configured to transmit, via wireless communication to a power tool, configuration data including a work light duration parameter value and a work light brightness parameter value. The power tool includes a housing, a brushless direct current (DC) motor, a trigger, a work light, a wireless communication circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with the external device to receive the configuration data, and a second controller configured to control a work light duration of the work light based on the work light duration parameter value, and control a work light brightness of the work light based on the work light brightness parameter value. 1. A power tool communication system comprising: set, based on a first received input at a user interface of the external device, a work light duration parameter value,', 'set, based on a second received input at the user interface of the external device, a work light brightness parameter value, and', 'transmit, via wireless communication to a power tool, configuration data including the work light duration parameter value and the work light brightness parameter value;, 'an external device including a first controller including a first electronic processor and a first memory, wherein the first controller is configured to'} a housing having a handle and a device receiving portion, wherein the device receiving portion is configured to receive and couple to a battery pack,', 'a brushless direct current (DC) motor within the housing and having a rotor and a stator,', 'a trigger configured to be actuated to activate the brushless DC motor,', 'a work light,', 'a wireless communication circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with the external device to receive the configuration data, and', control a work light duration of the work light based on the work light duration parameter value, and', 'control a work light brightness of the work ...

POWER TOOL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A power tool communication system including an external device including a first controller configured to transmit, via wireless communication to a power tool, configuration data including a work light duration parameter value and a work light brightness parameter value. The power tool includes a housing, a brushless direct current (DC) motor, a trigger, a work light, a wireless communication circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with the external device to receive the configuration data, and a second controller configured to control a work light duration of the work light based on the work light duration parameter value, and control a work light brightness of the work light based on the work light brightness parameter value. 1. A power tool device communication system comprising: set, based on a first received input at a user interface of the external device, a work light duration parameter value,', 'set, based on a second received input at the user interface of the external device, a work light brightness parameter value, and', 'transmit, via wireless communication to a power tool device, configuration data including the work light duration parameter value and the work light brightness parameter value; and, 'an external device including a first controller including a first electronic processor and a first memory, wherein the first controller is configured to a housing having a device receiving portion configured to receive and couple to a power tool battery pack,', 'a work light,', 'a wireless communication circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with the external device to receive the configuration data, and', control a work light duration of the work light based on the work light duration parameter value, and', 'control a work light brightness of the work light based on the work light brightness parameter value., 'a second controller including a second electronic processor and a second memory, the second controller coupled to the wireless ...

POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool comprising:a housing having an upper main body, a handle, and a battery pack receiving portion;wherein the upper main body includes a motor and the handle is connected to the upper main body and to the battery pack receiving portion; a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack,', 'a backup battery receptacle, and', 'a bottom surface of the housing, wherein the bottom surface includes the battery pack interface and an opening that defines the backup battery receptacle and wherein the bottom surface includes at least two planar surfaces that face the battery pack when the battery pack is connected to the battery pack interface;, 'wherein the battery pack receiving portion includes'}a backup power source located in the backup battery receptacle;a cover configured to cover the backup power source and configured to at least partially cover the backup battery receptacle, wherein visibility of the cover is blocked when the battery pack is connected to the battery pack interface; anda wireless ...

Power tool operation recording and playback

Systems and methods of operating power tools. The method includes receiving a command to start a recording mode at a first electronic processor of a first power tool, and receiving at the first electronic processor, a measured parameter from a sensor of the first power tool while a first motor of the first power tool is operating. The method also includes generating a recorded motor parameter by recording the measured parameter, on a first memory of the first power tool, when the first power tool operates in the recording mode, and transmitting, with a first transceiver of the first power tool, the recorded motor parameter. The method further includes receiving the recorded motor parameter at an external device, transmitting the recorded motor parameter to a second power tool via the external device, and receiving the recorded motor parameter via a second transceiver of the second power tool.

POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool having multiple wireless communication states , the power tool comprising:a motor;a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack;a backup power source;a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface, the wireless communication controller including a wireless transceiver, a processor, and a unique tool identifier, the wireless communication controller configured to operate in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source, wherein, in the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit an advertisement message including the unique tool identifier;a switching network coupled between the motor and the battery pack interface;an actuator;a controller coupled to the actuator and the switching network, the controller configured to control the switching network to apply power from the battery pack to drive the motor based on actuator ...

POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool comprising:a motor;a battery pack interface configured to selectively receive a first battery pack;a backup power source;a real-time clock coupled to the backup power source and configured to maintain a current time;a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface, the wireless communication controller including a wireless transceiver, a processor, and a unique tool identifier, the wireless communication controller configured to receive a lock out time while the first battery pack is coupled to the battery pack interface; and receive the lock out time and the current time from the wireless communication controller, and', 'lock the power tool to prevent operation of the motor upon determining that the current time exceeds the lock out time;, 'a controller configured to'}wherein the first battery pack is configured to be decoupled from the battery pack interface after the wireless communication controller receives the lock out time and prior to the current time ...

POWER TOOL AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 1. A power tool comprising:a housing having an upper main body, a handle, and a battery pack receiving portion;wherein the upper main body includes a motor and the handle is connected to the upper main body and to the battery pack receiving portion; a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, and', 'a backup battery receptacle;, 'wherein the battery pack receiving portion includes'}a backup power source located in the backup battery receptacle;a cover configured to cover the backup power source, wherein visibility of the cover is blocked when the battery pack is connected to the battery pack interface and the cover is visible when the battery pack is disconnected from the battery pack interface; anda wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source, the wireless communication controller including a wireless transceiver, a processor, and a unique tool identifier, the wireless communication controller configured to operate in an advertisement state when the wireless communication ...

Radio charger

Multi-bay battery charger

A battery charger includes a housing and a plurality of charging ports coupled to the housing. Each charging port is configured to connect a battery pack to the battery charger. The battery charger also includes a charging circuit positioned within the housing and electrically coupled to the plurality of charging ports. The charging circuit is operable to charge the battery packs connected to the plurality of charging ports in series. The battery charger further includes a skip switch coupled to the charging circuit. The skip switch is operable to skip a battery pack currently being charged and advance to another battery pack connected to the battery charger.

Power tool and method for wireless communication

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool. 11418237_1 (GHMatters) P107163.AU.1

Rotary power tool chuck

MULTIROOM DATAR CHARGER

Power tool and method for wireless communication

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool.

Adapter for power tool devices

An adapter for a power tool includes a housing, a tool-side connector, and a battery-side connector in electrical communication with each other. The tool-side connector is configured to couple to a power tool, and the battery-side connector is configured to couple to a battery pack. The adapter also includes a communication interface configured to couple with an external device, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a state of the power tool, operate in a data transmission mode when the power tool is in the idle state, operate in a pass-through mode when the power tool is in the active state, and switch between the data transmission mode and the pass-through mode based on the state of the power tool.

Multi-bay battery charger

A battery charger includes a housing and a plurality of charging ports coupled to the housing. Each charging port is configured to connect a battery pack to the battery charger. The battery charger also includes a charging circuit positioned within the housing and electrically coupled to the plurality of charging ports. The charging circuit is operable to charge the battery packs connected to the plurality of charging ports in series. The battery charger further includes a skip switch coupled to the charging circuit. The skip switch is operable to skip a battery pack currently being charged and advance to another battery pack connected to the battery charger.

Power tool operation recording and playback

Systems and methods of operating power tools. The method includes receiving a command to start a recording mode at a first electronic processor of a first power tool, and receiving at the first electronic processor, a measured parameter from a sensor of the first power tool while a first motor of the first power tool is operating. The method also includes generating a recorded motor parameter by recording the measured parameter, on a first memory of the first power tool, when the first power tool operates in the recording mode, and transmitting, with a first transceiver of the first power tool, the recorded motor parameter. The method further includes receiving the recorded motor parameter at an external device, transmitting the recorded motor parameter to a second power tool via the external device, and receiving the recorded motor parameter via a second transceiver of the second power tool.

Power tool and method for wireless communication

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool.

Power tool and method for wireless communication

A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool.

Power tool communication system

A power tool communication system including an external device including a first controller configured to transmit, via wireless communication to a power tool, configuration data including a work light duration parameter value and a work light brightness parameter value. The power tool includes a housing, a brushless direct current (DC) motor, a trigger, a work light, a wireless communication circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with the external device to receive the configuration data, and a second controller configured to control a work light duration of the work light based on the work light duration parameter value, and control a work light brightness of the work light based on the work light brightness parameter value.

Power tool operation recording and playback

Systems and methods of operating power tools. The method includes receiving a command to start a recording mode at a first electronic processor of a first power tool, and receiving at the first electronic processor, a measured parameter from a sensor of the first power tool while a first motor of the first power tool is operating. The method also includes generating a recorded motor parameter by recording the measured parameter, on a first memory of the first power tool, when the first power tool operates in the recording mode, and transmitting, with a first transceiver of the first power tool, the recorded motor parameter. The method further includes receiving the recorded motor parameter at an external device, transmitting the recorded motor parameter to a second power tool via the external device, and receiving the recorded motor parameter via a second transceiver of the second power tool.

Power tool communication system

A power tool communication system including an external device including a first controller configured to transmit, via wireless communication to a power tool, configuration data including a work light duration parameter value and a work light brightness parameter value. The power tool includes a housing, a brushless direct current (DC) motor, a trigger, a work light, a wireless communication circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with the external device to receive the configuration data, and a second controller configured to control a work light duration of the work light based on the work light duration parameter value, and control a work light brightness of the work light based on the work light brightness parameter value.