Finished my M18 PRO but having mamba issue :)
01-05-2007, 04:09 PM
#1
Finished my M18 PRO but having mamba issue :)
So I finished my new baby. Looks kick arse and I am ready to hit the track but am having a bit of an issue. For a little background info here is what I am running.
Mamba competition x package.
Thunderpower 1320 3c lipo (13C cont /20C burst) with deans plugs at all connections.
12 tooth pinion and 42 tooth spur.
I have tried all the recommended setting within the castle link program to get rid of the issue with no success. Tried "Low" on the start up power setting. Tried "100%" on punch control, ect ect...
The motor does some really bad hickupping before it willl take off. Almost like turbo lag but its getting really quick little bursts of throttle where it should be accelerating smoothly. I really have to get on the gas to get rid of it. I have read of "cogging" but with my setup there should be no issue with pulling the required amount of amps. What could be causing this?
Mamba competition x package.
Thunderpower 1320 3c lipo (13C cont /20C burst) with deans plugs at all connections.
12 tooth pinion and 42 tooth spur.
I have tried all the recommended setting within the castle link program to get rid of the issue with no success. Tried "Low" on the start up power setting. Tried "100%" on punch control, ect ect...
The motor does some really bad hickupping before it willl take off. Almost like turbo lag but its getting really quick little bursts of throttle where it should be accelerating smoothly. I really have to get on the gas to get rid of it. I have read of "cogging" but with my setup there should be no issue with pulling the required amount of amps. What could be causing this?
Last edited by BIGTACO; 01-05-2007 at 05:11 PM.
01-05-2007, 05:09 PM
#2
The hesitation issues are related to amp draw and software verrsions. You have the right gearing to reduce amp draw, and have good connectors, so I would look at software version or profile as the possible culpret.
If you don't have a mamba link, find someone who does and check the software version. Update to 1.4 or later. I have 1.5 on mine but think it was better with 1.4.
Use low start power setting and low timing. Higher timing and start power settings increase amp draw at start up, which increases the likelihood of stuttering.
If you don't have a mamba link, find someone who does and check the software version. Update to 1.4 or later. I have 1.5 on mine but think it was better with 1.4.
Use low start power setting and low timing. Higher timing and start power settings increase amp draw at start up, which increases the likelihood of stuttering.
01-05-2007, 05:51 PM
#3
I updated to firmware 1.5 and tried 1.4.
I also tried all recommended software settings from within the software.
Could I be in need of a 2000mah lipo instead of the 1320 I have now?
I also tried all recommended software settings from within the software.
Could I be in need of a 2000mah lipo instead of the 1320 I have now?
01-05-2007, 07:53 PM
#4
I just noticed this on my batteries desciption :
"Reccommendations: 18oz & lighter models using Speed 400 sized brushed or brushless motors requiring 17amps or less in continuous current."
Doesnt the mamba esc pull 25 amps?
"Reccommendations: 18oz & lighter models using Speed 400 sized brushed or brushless motors requiring 17amps or less in continuous current."
Doesnt the mamba esc pull 25 amps?
01-05-2007, 10:35 PM
#7
Thats a pro-lite 1320 right? Those should work fine. Mambas are rated up to 25Amp, not that they draw it (especially in a Sedan). The main problem could be running a 3cell with the 8000. When Shawn Palmer still worked for Castle, he always said that running a lower kv with 3 cells gave better results than a higher.
01-05-2007, 10:38 PM
#8
Berbuster the Transmitter is a spektrum with the mini reciever.
Hmm...what 2 do what 2 do...
Perhaps I will pick up a 6800 motor tomarrow and see if that cures it. A real shame if I can't run the 8000 at my track due to this cogging mess
Hmm...what 2 do what 2 do...
Perhaps I will pick up a 6800 motor tomarrow and see if that cures it. A real shame if I can't run the 8000 at my track due to this cogging mess
Last edited by BIGTACO; 01-05-2007 at 10:50 PM.
01-05-2007, 11:21 PM
#9
BTW You don't want to zip tie your wires to the multiflex upper deck. It will put it out of tweak, and wont act consistent on track.
I would say even go down to a 54.
I would say even go down to a 54.
01-05-2007, 11:35 PM
#10
I get the feeling the battery just can't supply the amps required. Try borrowing a slower Mamba motor if you can to try out.
Must be one huge track if you're using an 8000kv motor with a 3S LiPo. Not often you need your motor turning 90000 rpm.
Must be one huge track if you're using an 8000kv motor with a 3S LiPo. Not often you need your motor turning 90000 rpm.
01-06-2007, 12:33 AM
#11
TheSteve its 250x70 feet 
01-06-2007, 12:35 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Mini_Me
BTW You don't want to zip tie your wires to the multiflex upper deck. It will put it out of tweak, and wont act consistent on track.
I would say even go down to a 54.
I would say even go down to a 54.
01-07-2007, 12:56 AM
#13
Well I changed to a 6400 mamba motor and still the same cogging issue. I mean no change really at all. This is really pissing me off now... Perhaps I should change to a Quark controller.
01-07-2007, 02:24 AM
#14
before you start throwing more money in it, check with a different set of batteries and if not call Castle.. you could have a dud.
01-07-2007, 04:58 AM
#15
Silly question. Is the lipo fully charged? I'm running an 8000 in an M18 with no stutter. I'm using GP 1100s. When the battery dump the car stutters.
Try to reroute the Micro Spektrum antenna away from the power wires. If the receiver has problems it'll go into safe mode which by default is to cut power to the motor.
Try to reroute the Micro Spektrum antenna away from the power wires. If the receiver has problems it'll go into safe mode which by default is to cut power to the motor.
