3LikesCastle Creations Mamba/MM/MMM FACTORY Q&A thread!
04-20-2008, 06:08 PM
#1381
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i took my mamba max 5700 system out for it's first test drive today. it was very quick and smooth. can someone let me know if my setup seems to be ok?
car: associated t4
gearing: 17/87
battery: 3800 2 cell lipo
motor/esc: mamba max 5700 system
some readings i got after 5-8 minutes of running around (mostly full throttle), this is on a 75* day.
battery temperature: 94*
esc temperature: 105*
motor temperature: 164*
car: associated t4
gearing: 17/87
battery: 3800 2 cell lipo
motor/esc: mamba max 5700 system
some readings i got after 5-8 minutes of running around (mostly full throttle), this is on a 75* day.
battery temperature: 94*
esc temperature: 105*
motor temperature: 164*
04-20-2008, 06:11 PM
#1382
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04-20-2008, 08:14 PM
#1384
again i want to ask. will the regular MM handle a mega motor? it will only be run on 3s and is 3500kv. it is 6 pole, but isnt a huge motor like a neu running on 4 or 5s lipo. so should i wait for the MMM or should i just go for the MM?
04-21-2008, 12:49 PM
#1386
well i have kindof been putting of getting a mamba max and waiting for the MMM. but the way i see it, i will never run more than a 3s lipo... it is a 3500kv 6 pole brushless motor to be run in a revo geared for about 40-45mph. should i wait for the MMM or will the MM be fine with this motor?
04-23-2008, 02:52 PM
#1387
If it did I could get to it pretty fast.
Seriously though, I'm the type of guy that doesn't care who you race for...I'm "Johnny on the spot" for everyone. Fair play is a must for me...otherwise, it's not really winning...just a shallow semblance of victory.
04-23-2008, 07:07 PM
#1388
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04-24-2008, 10:43 AM
#1389
Anybody who wants info on the Monster Max, or would like to pre-order one, it's now on the site.
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...a_monster.html
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...a_monster.html
04-24-2008, 01:03 PM
#1390
Do I need only the USB cable like the Mamba max or the full on castle link kit?
If I need the kit, how can I just buy the attachment sans USB Cable since I already have the cable.
By the way, you guys doing anything special for preorders like including that cable kit for free?
If I need the kit, how can I just buy the attachment sans USB Cable since I already have the cable.
By the way, you guys doing anything special for preorders like including that cable kit for free?
04-24-2008, 02:41 PM
#1391
Sidewinder w/ DUO 13.5 settings
Joe/Crash,
i have a Sidewinder running a 13.5 Trininty DUO that is having real problems at low speed. The hesitation that the system gives make sit borderline impossible to drive in a race type enviornment.
I have updated to the latest firmware 1.17.
I have tried three different LIPO packs: 3200 Orion, 4800 Orion, 4500 Trinity Li-Pro.
TC4
Airtronics M11 2.4 Ghz
Geared FDR 4.29
how should I have my speedo setup with the electronics package I have?
i have a Sidewinder running a 13.5 Trininty DUO that is having real problems at low speed. The hesitation that the system gives make sit borderline impossible to drive in a race type enviornment.
I have updated to the latest firmware 1.17.
I have tried three different LIPO packs: 3200 Orion, 4800 Orion, 4500 Trinity Li-Pro.
TC4
Airtronics M11 2.4 Ghz
Geared FDR 4.29
how should I have my speedo setup with the electronics package I have?
04-24-2008, 02:56 PM
#1392
The Castle Link will be included free with EVERY Monster Max. We're taking the USB connection off the next version of the Mamba Max...just so none of you are shocked when you see the next version without one. Still a ways off though...
majic...what do you have the ESC programmed for? Calibrated to the transmitter after updating the software? Let me know.
majic...what do you have the ESC programmed for? Calibrated to the transmitter after updating the software? Let me know.
04-24-2008, 03:52 PM
#1393
took the t4 out again and ran it until the lipo cutoff kicked in to check run time, it went 10 minutes. what's the average length of a race, 5-6 minutes? the battery and esc temps were ok but the motor hit 214* at the end of the 10 minute run. should i drop the pinion size to help the motor temp or if the race is only 5-6 minutes the temp should be below 200*?
04-24-2008, 04:18 PM
#1394
took the t4 out again and ran it until the lipo cutoff kicked in to check run time, it went 10 minutes. what's the average length of a race, 5-6 minutes? the battery and esc temps were ok but the motor hit 214* at the end of the 10 minute run. should i drop the pinion size to help the motor temp or if the race is only 5-6 minutes the temp should be below 200*?
04-24-2008, 04:34 PM
#1395
the motor has been above 200* just this one time. as long as the motor still works and performs, the short time above 200* means nothing to me. that limit is a recommended limit from the manufacturer, kind of like how much power you can use. now i will not run the motor above 200* as i will make adjustments to bring the temp down. if the motor did toast we all know what needs to be done, remove and replace! i'm just trying to get pointed in the right direction and i'm sure others that have my exact setup can chime in.