This tool changed how I build quads // DEWALT 8V MAX DCF682N1 

There's another version of that Dewalt that has the adjustable clutch on it. Way better for working on smaller stuff you don't want to strip. Been using these things for a few years now and there is absolutely no turning back. These things are amazing tools to help speed up productivity.

I've owned one for several years now. Love it! Who wouldn't want a screwdriver with a gyro in it? So intuitive.

I bought one of these because of you. Worth every penny. Prop changes are so much quicker.

Yup... Excellent tool ...bonus tip: if you notice the gyro function is kind of funky (meaning the rotation stops suddenly or acts annoying no matter the wrist movements), just open the tool (very easy to do) and clean the action switch with an electronic spray cleaner. My unit started to do that after 2 years and that's all I did to bring it back to normal

I have the one above that with the clutch (EXTREMELY sensitive at lowest setting, have used on tiny screws - but YMMV), and can transform between straight and 90 degree pistol, and LOVE IT. Best of both worlds: infinite speed range, from zero up to twice what others do. Gyro action VERY natural.

That's what I love my Miniware ES15 too. Works the same, but in a much smaller form factor (and obviously with much less max torque). Using it daily for electronic repairs and such.

I’m Joshua Bardwell, and your gonna buy something today.

One of these showed up at work last month, smartest thing I’ve ever used. Love ‘em.

Absolutely love mine! this tool is life changing, dedicated video well deserved!

Thank you for this video. I purchased one almost a year ago. I had not found it more useful than other tools. This video gave me more ideas.

As a professional locksmith, these are fantastic. Locks don't like a ton of torque either. They've been around for a while now, but nobody seems to know about them despite the mini stuff like the ES15 or Wowstick being widespread and well known. It baffles me.

You've got the 2nd best driver...the best is the Dewalt DCF680 has a clutch built in too. I tested both, the 682 and the 680..the DCF680 is an inch longer, but includes a clutch...beats the crap put of the non-clutched, non folding 682 👌

I can absolutely see this for prop nuts especially when they are nylocs, but I'm not sold on it for the regular hex bolts. A regular (hand) hex driver seems easier and quicker to me, as you can quickly spin a long bolt in by twisting the driver's shaft rather than the handle. Using a hand driver has the advantage that the handle is much thinner, meaning that when you want to nip it up you have a lot more control over the torque - In fact I find myself using the different diameters of the handle to control torque more than anything. Maybe that's just me though.

You are so right about this tool. Building is things using this is fantastic.

I have one of these. It is my most used power tool. I use it for everything!

I suspect the benefits of finishing off the shaft and nuts by hand is well proven.

I got one a few months ago, very pleased with the way it works

I have one of those and love it, and the battery last a long time too

I just ordered the same model except it has a clutch and folds into a pistol shape. Got the bits too. Thank you Saint Bardwell hallowed be the name.

Another great one I love is the Narex Hybro, only really good for the smaller stuff, props might be pushing it, but it is small and handy and has the exact right torque and sensitivity for M2-M4 stuff, also charges from usb and is much cheaper. Might be more hard to find depending on where you are in the world

I largely agree here - the Dewalt is a neat driver with this feature but it does take some getting used to but if you are mindful and set it up properly it can be a really helpful device. I have had many cordless screwdrivers over the years but now I am lucky enough to own a Milwaukee and it really is great. I also have the pistol style Ryobi unit and have had it for years and it also is great. So I do agree that this Dewalt is really cool but I will say that a clutch is really useful! and for what it is worth you can get this DeWalt equipped with one, it just costs more of course! And the MIP drivers are actually legendary! From 10-15 years ago at the RC car tracks these drivers were in everyone's toolboxes I remember they were expensive to me at the time but these are a "buy once, cry once" purchase that is 100% worth it! The steel they use is very high quality and I do believe that the tooling is all machined to size - all I know is that these are tough, true to size, and one of the greatest of all features - the sizes are all clearly numbered. Cheers

I have had that tool since 2019 working on A/C systems very good tool to have

It is a GAMECHANGER for sure. I started using it a handful of years ago to build crawlers, the clutch feature is great! Gotta get the one that you can change the angle of the grip. DCF680N2

These tools are great, and when the battery wears out, you can rebuild the pack with new 18650s.

My father gave me one for Christmas a few years ago. It's pretty cool. He's into power tools. I haven't much use for it though. I have a bunch of tools, precision screwdrivers, bits, etc but lately I haven't had a need to use a screwdriver. I don't have the right bits to use on a quad. I guess I should get some.

More nods, have had mine for two years, awesome tool!

Yes MIP is always worth it. Agree. Plus iirc lifetime warranty. Ive know people send it 20+ year old drivers and get replacements. Between rc cars/ planes and multi rotors. I stick with MIP worth the money.

thank you JB

We have had one for a year. The black n decker versa was good like that too for a clutch. But we use ours mostly for grinding coffee. Many can’t do much torque so the large amount of torque is amazing.

Mip/thorp drivers are hands down the best. It's all I use.

Saludos joshua super video . Podras ayudarne tengo unnas gafas skyzone020 que no quieren encender despues de actualizar firmware podras darme algun consejo???

Yep best tool ever, at my work repairing circuit boards these things have been popping up because of their Utility. Also I found mine at a pawn shop for $40 shop around!

Stripping more screws than ever before :D

Helo Joshua . Can you tell me if charger can work with 220v

In my opinion the vessel 220USB-P1 is far superior. 1) Its no bigger than a standard screwdriver 2) it USB-C so it can be charged in the field. 3) 1.2Nm, 1.6Nm, & 2Nm torque/ speed setting 12Nm hand torque 4) way easier to use when using in awkward positions 5) Standard 1/4” hex US & Japanese bits both lock in and work 6) $65 after import The negatives of the 220USB-p1 1) it’s only sold in Japan, so it has to be imported and takes 5 to 6 days to get. 2) only comes in on color no, it does not have the gyro function like the Dewalt but I didn’t personally don’t find the gyro that useful on small fasteners and electronics. It’s been 100 times longer because Im focusing on not over, rotating the Dewalt than just getting the fastener in. and the Dewalt is just to talk to you for fine precision work.

The one with the clutch is even better! Great for helicopters and fixed wing too

+1, this is a great tool. I purchased it last year to work on big RC cars (lots more screws than on quads, and generally the screws go into ABS plastic, requiring quite some torque initially, but also fine control towards the end to not strip it out). Works great. Thanks for the link to the 8mm driver; I had not thought of using it for props yet.

I like the cheapo harbor freight electric driver. It doesn't have enough torque to damage most delicate fastenings 😅 Sure I have to make a few final turns by hand sometimes, or a half first turn when loosening, but it saves me from having to make the vast majority of turns. Plus it is like $10. I have a backup I've never had to open, and it is very light and small.

I complete agree. I don't like the ones that only work by pushing it towards the workpiece. Especially when screwing a screw out. Some have additional buttons, which is better, but the pressure sensor can't be disabled which is abd. This maybe ok for medium grade woodworking, but not for precision stuff. Unfortunately the Dewalt shown wasn't available in Germany last time I checked a few months ago (only a regular one).

For anyone looking The Milwaukee driver is the king of these small drivers. Has both the lowest possible torque output and highest output torque in this tool class. Project Farm did a test on them all about a year or so ago.

I bout the BOSCH version of this tool for working with my robots but it is much too powerfull even on the lowest setting so I use it as a household powertool now. Is so good. edit: The BOSCH has a dial for strength and you push on the device to initiate action.

Don't forget about the wowstick, if you work on micros a lot it's probably better optimized for the torque you'll need.

Dewalt stock 📈 💰

Might have to pick one of these up to replace the skil driver of similar style that I bought last year. My skil still works but when I try to use it as a manual driver (as they advertised you could) sometimes it doesn’t lock into place and makes grinding noises like it’s skipping gears. Definitely doesn’t instill confidence that it’s going to last.

The Skill one is pretty good too and cheaper but doesn't have that twist to adjust torque which seems awesome. It has a thumb switch which is a decent design.

Definitely a good investment to buy one, very awesome that @PhantomFPV got it for ya ❤

in my case I really love the wowstick, screws well, you can adjust the tightening as well by hand and it's so small

Fascinating driver. Just one comment though, for 4:10 So, what you're saying is it doesn't quite have enough torque to put on prop nuts (because you have to finish it by hand)... With this gyroscopically controlled thing, wouldn't it mean that it would never twist off your hand like the other did (even if it had much higher torque than that one) because the moment it starts to twist your hand, it would stop? Depends on its reaction time, I guess...

I bought a black and decker about 10+ years ago and I love it just doesn't have a led 😫 lol

69th conformation dewalt is awesome gear!

Once you know what setting the torque-limiter device needs to be set at they're way faster (and forgiving to use) than this dewalt unit. You just set it and turn until it skips. I have one setting for frame fasteners and one for props and it tightens them to the same torque every single time, no guesswork.

That thing has been a godsend to the onewheel and EUC community.

Curious, do you travel with the Dewalt? Any questions or weird looks from TSA?

If anyone buys the driver, I would recommend getting a wiha bit selector. They are expensive, but wiha bits will last forever, and are much better value, especially compared to other high end brands I have seen(there might be better idk). Also, the wiha has bit case and a larger selection.

I used the ES126 and it's similar but less torque.

Update: The exact version you'd want is actually the DCF680, because it has a clutch and is convertible, yet still has the gyro! I find the clutch super important, it's basically insurance to never strip any screws and it speeds up work by you just being able to go full bore and the screw stopping at a certain point automatically... Also it's a fair bit cheaper I think!

I have one and this thing will screw in freaking 2 or 3 inch drywall screws into studs, so much power in such a small package, I'd be so afraid of stripping stuff lol.

this question is for anyone with this tool that has the rotating handle and clutch, not the one in this video. does yours rattle when you shake it?

I got a Dremel one and it is awesome. I presume you got one with strip detection? Mine will stop once it either meets torque or it'll stop once it slips out of the screw But I really like how you can change torque by twisting it.

Dont forget to plug the MIP speed tips!

Why do they only sell the clutched version in Norway, dang it i want one of these.

Why not just get the DCF680N1 model has all of these features plus the clutch?

bosch go 2 is smaller and adjustable too

cool ... it has built-in gyro, stabilized with gyroflow 😅

Open using map for about a year it's awesome

i have paid the price of using a power driver that was set too high of a torq - props are sharp!!

i love me some mip axles

the makita is supreme

Can we get a video about battery basics? I'm going to build my first drone soon and I have no idea how to tell when a battery is too low, or what a storage charge is, and I'm certain there are several things I don't even know that I don't know.

I've been using that exact tool for the past year for building/servicing my quads, working on my Onewheel and working on my EUC. Fantastic tool!.

Would be nice if Milwaukee made one, as I already have a few M12 batteries.

Next product review: Motor bell wrench to use with this driver so you don't shred those fingers off when putting props on.

Please make a video showing how to use elrs to configure betaflight over wifi. It is so cool and useful but it was a bit tricky to workout that you have to type tcp://

I just ordered the new pistol grip with a clutch that is better than that and works the same.

not available in europe :/

This one seem waay to bulky and powerful for 3mm bolts. I use bosch go 2 and quite happy with it

Dewalt sponsorship incoming.

I have one of those I’ve been using on computers for the last 10+ years. Totally unnecessary for quads, a good set of proto Stanley T handles are faster with a pinch and a twist and no risk of over tightening. Well I suppose you could turn the lock settings down on your tilt driver. T handles are much more satisfying.

Thanks a bunch, Joshua! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

So the deal with this is that it lets you throttle it by how much you twist it?

There’s a version that has a clutch and turns into a gun if you can spend a little more. DCF680N2. That’s been my go to around the household.

I like it but it’s so big for small parts, I can’t imagine using that over a wow stick. I also don’t see a real torque adjustment which I prefer. By feel is ok but not ideal for doing a lot of repetitive work.

Really 😲

What are you doing to me... It's 240 Euro over here... Thanks... 😞

I'm pretty sure you stripped the press nuts cause they're aluminum

Nah much better a wowstick for everything other than the prop nuts

nodding along, lol

Thats because dewalts the goat

BEST way to Over Torque threads and F them up. Don't be a DH.

Great..just spend some money after this video. LOL.

of course its not available in India. I will have to pay 300 usd for it now

hes only now just discovering the gyro screwdriver? another must have is a battery powered ratchet, should not use those impact drivers on delicate things or even your dirt bike.

2:26 You think so? Bust out a torque wrench and test it. Ill bet you find you have much less then you THINK you do. Using a manual driver is going to be 10000% safer.

I was highest paid machinist on floor at B&D. Made chop saw gears. Ran 4 machines same time. DeWalt is B&D owners sold off name to south Carolina Italy China finaly. They make chinese quality.😢

5/16 and 8mm are the same. AND I DARE someone tell a machinist that .002 of an inch is the difference and it will strip a nut when 5/16 is tighter by a half of a thickness of a sheet of paper

Lol been rockin one for years now, it’s my magic wand 🤘🏻

This seems like a massive over-complication and unnecessary expense. How is it better than an plain old screwdriver, or a prop tool I can fit in my pocket? Unless you are building quads on a production line, it makes no sense to me.

sequre have a good electric screwdriver & much smaller than that monster

Made chop saw gears for black and dirty before they moved from Hampstead Md. in 1983. Dewalt is owned by the balmer stock holders and others. B&d china is junk. DeWalt pretty good 😊I made tool and die pay running 4 machines at same time, 2 automatic,2 manual

I see you have been out of the tool game for quite some time... theres a reason most people who use these tools for a living, wont pick this tool up.