Dual Micro Sidewinders on 3s and 35t

[JSmall]

I've searched, but haven't come up with anything exact. The last piece to my T1E/Berg build is the ESC's. I'm currently looking for FXR's to use, but I already have a Micro Sidewinder I can use out of my RC18. I can buy one more Sidewinder or two FXR's. Just curious if dual micros can handle 3s and Team Brood 35t motors before I make the purchase.

I've heard the micro sidewinder has drag break issues at times...is that still a concern with the new crawler program mode they have? Any other issues I should consider before I take the plunge?

Thanks

[cartronicshn]

if the micro are like the old 25's with only software upgrade, i wouldn't reccomend it, the rating on them was for smaller 380 motors or up to a 55t 540 can size motor, i would pm JRH about it.

[JeremyH]

A local guy runs dual micro Sidewinders in his berg:

2010 Berg rig
(He switches to them on page 2)

I believe he runs them on 3S most of the time and sometimes 4S. The drag brake seems to be fine...

[JSmall]

Originally Posted by cartronicshn

if the micro are like the old 25's with only software upgrade, i wouldn't reccomend it, the rating on them was for smaller 380 motors or up to a 55t 540 can size motor, i would pm JRH about it.

They are the updated version of the 25's.

Originally Posted by JeremyH

A local guy runs dual micro Sidewinders in his berg:

2010 Berg rig
(He switches to them on page 2)

I believe he runs them on 3S most of the time and sometimes 4S. The drag brake seems to be fine...

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out.

[Grimreeper]

I am trying to run dual sidewinders on a bully with a 4pk and am having the worst luck. I am using the 1/10 sidewinders and have not got the best drag brakes. I have tried everything from new and old firmware, bought new handwound motors and still nothing. I believe i am going to try 2 fxrs or the hh esc

[WOUrugger51]

Jaromy, you already know my vote is with the FXRs....

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by Grimreeper

I am trying to run dual sidewinders on a bully with a 4pk and am having the worst luck. I am using the 1/10 sidewinders and have not got the best drag brakes. I have tried everything from new and old firmware, bought new handwound motors and still nothing. I believe i am going to try 2 fxrs or the hh esc

Are you sure that you are increasing the drag brake to the full amount? IIRC, it goes up to somewhere around 200%.

[JSmall]

Originally Posted by WOUrugger51

Jaromy, you already know my vote is with the FXRs....

I found a deal on 2 fxr's so I'm going that route

[Grimreeper]

my drag is set to 213% and will not sit on 45 degrees

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by Grimreeper

my drag is set to 213% and will not sit on 45 degrees

Then it sounds like there is a problem with your motors. What are you running? What springs and brushes? When was the last time the motors were rebuilt?

[The Violator]

I have one Mamba Max in my 9 pound super and it holds well. Thats with $12 55t lathe motors. I would check and reset the endpoints and throttle travel on both esc's at the same time to make sure they are finding center.

[Grimreeper]

the motors are brand new 37t handwounds. It did the same thing with used 55t integy lathes.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I would recommend the mamba micro pro, they will run cooler and have a longer life. Seems that quite a few people are trying them.

[joesbruiser]

I have been beating on my Micro Pro's for a little over a week now with 40t HH hand wounds and 3cell lipos and they keep asking for more.
I made the switch from FXR's to these and the brake is on par and they run cooler.

[Grimreeper]

if i was going to make a switch from the dual sidewinders would you suggest the mamba micros over the fxrs.

[joesbruiser]

Originally Posted by Grimreeper

if i was going to make a switch from the dual sidewinders would you suggest the mamba micros over the fxrs.

I think that the Micros are great but the FXR is a good unit to.
Before I would start to highly suggest one over the other the Micro's have to hold up for a while.Now if they make it a few months in my rig it will for sure be what ESC I recommend for rigs that do not have room for something like the HH ESC.

[456heinbach]

I'm running the mamba micro pros in my berg with 37ts and 3s lipo, and they are great. Has anyone tested them on 4s long enough to give a good opinion on them?