MAMBA MAX PRO ON/OFF SWITCH.. CUT IT ?
#1
MAMBA MAX PRO ON/OFF SWITCH.. CUT IT ?
i just got a new mmp and ive heard that the switches suck. should i cut it from the get go or have they gotten better ?
thanks
thanks
#2
Yes, cut it off. CC's switches are garbage.
#3
Might also be a good idea to go to a place like Radio Shack and get a good switch.
#4
all i know is the wires melted together from the switch and the esc smoked.
#5
get a novak switch, i replaced mine with one and havnt had an issue yet
#6
Yea cut that switch off man on my Mamba Monster i tryed many things to stop it from coming off on my Truggy and it got tanged in my driveshaft so i just hardwired it and never had a issue ! Just make sure when your done running to unplug the lipo very important .
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Cut it.. I replaced one with radio shack stuff, was all good. I also hardwired one, all good..
#8
Tech Champion
Which does make your bad experience a little difficult to understand, about all you should be able to do messing with the switch is turn the ESC on. Possibly contacting ground with the wires, while connected to the battery? Or some stray solder? No attacks, just wondering, that is weird.
+ Absolutely. If I can add, even with a working switch it's important to unplug a lipo. Parasitic drain can take them out, its happened to more than a few guys.
Last edited by Dave H; 08-01-2012 at 06:54 PM. Reason: 3 wire comment
#10
Because the switches that Castle uses are weak. I had one shut off mid-race one.
Also, hardwiring the wires can be a pain in the rear when you get done racing and need to corner marshal. I did that for a while I found it is better to have a new switch instead.
Also, hardwiring the wires can be a pain in the rear when you get done racing and need to corner marshal. I did that for a while I found it is better to have a new switch instead.
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#13
Tech Champion
Never mount the switch with off towards the front or down. The directions that typically take the biggest impacts. Seen about every brand shut off if mounted that way.
#15
Tech Rookie
My switch wires broke at the board, can I solder a tab across or should I solder new wires on and then bridge
Last edited by Rylo31; 04-11-2015 at 10:25 AM.