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Old 09-25-2009, 06:57 AM
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My MMM ESC donīt work.
If I switch it on, the yellow LED just flashes.
The ESC makes no problem since today.
I opened it and saw this:
What should I do?

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Its time to call Castle before you eliminate any hopes for any warranty coverage you may have had.

http://www.castlecreations.com/support/contact.html
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Originally Posted by reel
Hi
My MMM ESC donīt work.
If I switch it on, the yellow LED just flashes.
The ESC makes no problem since today.
I opened it and saw this:
What should I do?

Best thing to do is email this info to Castle tech support...
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Old 09-25-2009, 07:19 AM
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Thanks
I have called Castle now and I am waiting for an answer.
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Originally Posted by Duster_360
Its time to call Castle before you eliminate any hopes for any warranty coverage you may have had.

http://www.castlecreations.com/support/contact.html
Definitely don't show them this picture either.

You may need to update the software. I bought an SC8 from a guy with a MMM 2200 system. He drove it in front of me and worked perfect. I get it home and go to drive and the same yellow flashing light you speak of. Nothing would work or calibrate.
I updated the software and it works perfect to this day 3 months later.
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Hi
I tried the new software but without succes.
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Old 09-25-2009, 09:25 AM
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The code for teh flashing light says "possible problem with controller" so it looks like its something that CC is going to have to fix. The meanings of the leds are located here -

http://rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20020
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Old 09-25-2009, 12:04 PM
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problem is solved.
The ESC works.
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what was your solution
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I am an idiot.
The wires from the ESC to the receiver were not in the right order.
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Old 09-25-2009, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by reel
I am an idiot.
The wires from the ESC to the receiver were not in the right order.
That was my next guess but not something I assumed right off the bat because not a real common mistake! LOL

But I have had some real bonehead problems too that were the result of user error so I'm not at all judging! Glad it got worked out before sending it back to Castle. THEY might have judged.
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That was easy!!

Just remember the black/brown wire goes to the outside of the rx.
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Originally Posted by reel
I am an idiot.
The wires from the ESC to the receiver were not in the right order.
i think that some people make that mistake a lot i know i have once or twice
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