Originally Posted by outtafocus

Im new to brushless motors, I just picked up an MMP to run in my old Yokomo BD touring car. I will be running a 17.5 Duo2 motor with my MMP in the non boosted set up.

I am hoping you guys can answer a few questions for me.
I tried to flip through this thread to see if I could find my answers, but I didnt see what I am after.

I have the castle field link, after reading all the instructions and connecting my MMP to my computer, I picked the the software version v1.26 per the ROAR approved ESC list.
I then selected forward w/o reverse.

I have no idea what else to change so I uploaded those settings to the MMP.

After Calibrating my 3PKS per the instructions, I found the ESC continues to be in reverse mode. I pulled throttle, motor spins correctly, hit the brakes, get brakes, but when I return to neutral, then back to brakes I get reverse. Which would suggest I am in the reverse lock out setting.
So I connected my field link to the MMP with out my computer. Set the red LED to forward only then turn off switch, plug back into my RX and find I still have reverse. I attempted this several times but still cant get it out of reverse mode.
Am I not saving the change properly?



Also, what settings should I be looking at for the 17.5 class rubber tire on carpet TC?
Any one have any suggestions?

Originally Posted by macdude

I don't know if it is just some of the field link cards or what but I have seen the same thing with a buddy of mine. He has a field link that works great with one controller and the other will reset it to factory defaults every time its plugged in. I would go back to using just the computer to update the controller. As for settings with no timing here is what I would try.
Change the controller to sensored only mode.
Run start power on high
Drag brake 30%
Brake 100%
Punch control Off

Then I would start with a FDR of 4.0 and depending on your track you might need to go down to 3.6 or up to 4.2. I would ask around to see what others are running.

Originally Posted by outtafocus

Thanks for the setup tips, I will try those settings if I can ever get this field link issue figured out.
You mentioned just using the computer to set up the speedo, but how do I connect to the controller without the field link acting as a connection adapter. I dont remember seeing a micro USB socket on the speedo when I installed it. But I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by outtafocus

Thanks for the setup tips, I will try those settings if I can ever get this field link issue figured out.
You mentioned just using the computer to set up the speedo, but how do I connect to the controller without the field link acting as a connection adapter. I dont remember seeing a micro USB socket on the speedo when I installed it. But I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by superspeed

castle often releases software updates, check their site once a month.

Originally Posted by 2Quick

I check the site regularly..I merely wanted to know when they will release a proper update that will make a difference in racing like the turbo function..!

Originally Posted by js058515

Did you try and call Castle to let them know your interested in an update? Unfortunately, Castle doesn't troll the forums but their customer service is very good.

Originally Posted by 2Quick

When can we see a new release of Firmware for MMP...maybe with turbo function ?

Originally Posted by 2Quick

Castle Creations replied with the following after I emailed them :

"The last versions of the Castle Creations software add a top speed limiter and torque control. These are of most use with Castle Creations motors to control their torque and speed. With sensored motors the ESC is tunable to provide what other companies call whatever they mean by boost functions. Obviously, there is no “turbo” or ”supercharger” boost with an electric motor. These are just terms to specific extremely height timing advance."

Maybe Castle Creations must also change the wording from "CHEAT Mode" to "turbo" or Supercharger" then the Mamba will be just as fast.....Lol