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01-16-2017, 10:50 AM | #1 |
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| Which Castle ESC should I run?
I'm having trouble making a decision on the ESCs, going between the new Mamba X or the Mamba Monster X. Would the Mamba Monster X be more suited for the Bomber? Any other options out there?? I'm going to use the HH PP 3500kv motor on 3s TIA |
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01-16-2017, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
I'm running the Mamba Monster X but on a 1515 motor. It does ok on 3s Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk |
01-16-2017, 11:37 AM | #3 |
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
They both look upto the task and being able to put the drag brake on a toggle is a big deal imo. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk |
01-16-2017, 01:27 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
The new Mamba X is noticeably smaller, easier to find a place to mount it - Also - it uses 4mm bullet motor connectors instead of 6.5mm. It came out after I already bought the Mamba Monster X for my Bomber running a 3500kv HH PP. I'm going to try mounting mine on a Wertymade electronics tray up front in between CarterFab inner fenders ahead of the battery box. Last edited by durok; 01-16-2017 at 01:30 PM. |
01-16-2017, 07:18 PM | #5 | |
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01-16-2017, 07:29 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
Yep - here's the link: Carter Fab & Machine » Axial Bomber Front Inner Fenders and the Wertymade Bomber electronics plate is here: Wertymade RR10 Bomber Aluminum Electronics Mount Plate It'll end up being basically boxed-up inside aluminum panels, with an aluminum hood above as well. Wonder if I should run the fan or not - most people just remove it from the Mamba Monster X when just running a standard length 540 motor. Last edited by durok; 01-16-2017 at 07:32 PM. |
01-16-2017, 07:45 PM | #7 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Reno
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
Been thinking about a second set of electronics for mine. I have a sidewinder 3, castle bec, and traxxas motor. It does great for crawling. But what would you guys recommend if I wanted to really crank some speed out of my bomber? (Dont mean to hijack the post just dont wanna start another one). |
01-16-2017, 07:54 PM | #8 |
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
Same setup the OP mentioned. The Puller Pro 3500kv and Mamba X or MonsterX on 3s
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01-17-2017, 11:11 AM | #9 |
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01-17-2017, 12:52 PM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2015 Location: Moving
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
More speed than the chassis can handle. It'll be plenty fast for you and still crawl very well.
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01-17-2017, 01:05 PM | #11 |
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01-17-2017, 02:13 PM | #12 |
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run? I was thinking about doing this awhile back, and even bought that Wertymade plate you mentioned, but I didn't know what to do about the servo. Not to derail the thread, but what are your plans for the servo/Werty tray relationship as far as clearance goes?
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01-17-2017, 02:23 PM | #13 |
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
Looks like I'll be going with the Mamba X. I also thought about running it on 4s but I think a lower KV motor would be needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-17-2017, 02:50 PM | #14 |
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
4s on a 3500kv is doable, a little crazy I think. Lanky says that he's running 4s on the 3500 and loves it. Me personally, if I wanted to run 4s, I would drop to the 2200kv or at least 2700kv. |
01-17-2017, 03:46 PM | #15 | |
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Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Last edited by NWKENT; 01-17-2017 at 03:48 PM. | |
01-17-2017, 05:00 PM | #16 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Which Castle ESC should I run?
Last comment on thee Wertymade plate - I haven't completed my build yet, but they make both this plate and a similar plate for mounting a servo winch in the same location - hoping that they are properly designed. I do see some users used the spacers it comes with to elevate it a bit for clearance depending on the servo mount used, If it doesn't fit, well at least it was inexpensive - and I could relocate it above the skid with some trimming or drilling if needed. |
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