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gobucks · 04-30-2007, 01:04 PM

Tekin Rebel 2 lost forward movement yesterday. Called Tekin and they said a transistor or two probably fried. No warranty, I've had the Rebel for almost two years and I do not want to spend $25-40 on the repair.

It looks like the Mamba Max will be my replacement and eventually a Hyperion, but will the Max and Hyperion run well with 2/3A 1500 mah batteries? How about run times? (2.2 TLT, 7 cell Epic 1500 mah 2/3A batts, with Hitec 645 servo). I do not want to run sub C's and do not want the LiPo investment right now.

A few weeks ago I was looking into the Mamba 25 and Revolver 2 and then a buddy mentioned the Qwark and Revolver 2 combo; would these prove to be a decent alternatives to the Max and Hyperion and which speedo do you prefer: Mamba 25 or Qwark? Is the difference between the Mamba and Qwark worth the extra cash for the Max?

xjwalt666 · 04-30-2007, 01:09 PM

go through holmes hobbies.jrh has the mamba max on sale right now

Benny · 04-30-2007, 05:03 PM

I think that the Max is worth the cash because it can be programmed by PC which, I think, would give you an advantage when crawling due to the added adjustability the PC allows.

Racer4Life · 04-30-2007, 05:49 PM

You looking at $120.00 for the Mamba max with programming features with the 25.00 link. It can run brushed mode until you can get the funds up to get a brushless motor. The Quark is 80.00 and it has no computer programming. Revolver will cost you another 40.00.

John has a new motor coming to replace the Hyperion that should be better and a little less expensive.

My money would be on the Mamba max. I have the link and a laptop and we can program it at the GTG. You can wait and save your money for the new motor John is coming up with.

Tom

gobucks · 04-30-2007, 06:15 PM

Thanks Tom. Wonderful day of crawling yesterday huh? It seems as if I read somewhere that it is best to use sub C's or LiPo with a Max and Hyperion or equivalent. Any comments about using 2/3 A batts with Max and Hyperion or new model?

JohnRobHolmes · 04-30-2007, 06:53 PM

2/3a cells work just dandy. Your runtime will vary, but 15 minutes or longer are normal. I get 30 -45 minutes to a pack when driving slow and easy, less time when I punch the throttle a lot.

dezfan · 04-30-2007, 06:58 PM

Once you use the Max, you'll wonder why you waited so long to switch!

gobucks · 04-30-2007, 07:17 PM

Thanks to all. John, which motor is going to be the Hyperion replacement or equivalent; is it the Crawlmaster 3014?

JohnRobHolmes · 04-30-2007, 08:59 PM

Yes, that will be the comparable. 1mm longer stator.

shadow · 04-30-2007, 09:26 PM

Ive been looking at the Mamba Max and I cant see anywhere were it says it will run a brushed motor

Also if it does run a brushed motor can I wire it up to my two 55 turn lathes? Or will I have to buy two of their motors?

JohnRobHolmes · 04-30-2007, 10:19 PM

It will run two brushed motors just fine. You should wire your lathe motors in parallel.

gobucks · 05-05-2007, 06:09 PM

I noticed that the motor leads on the Max has female connectors for a brushless motor using a male barrel connector. While running a brushed motor, should I just remove the entire lead from the speedo and save for a Crawlmaster BL? Should I solder in a new pos and neg of the same length as the stock wires for a brushed lathe?

Mnster · 05-05-2007, 06:15 PM

Just buy some 4mm barrel connectors, plug and play.

04-30-2007, 01:04 PM	#1
gobucks Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vienna Posts: 115	Tekin died...ready for replacement. Tekin Rebel 2 lost forward movement yesterday. Called Tekin and they said a transistor or two probably fried. No warranty, I've had the Rebel for almost two years and I do not want to spend $25-40 on the repair. It looks like the Mamba Max will be my replacement and eventually a Hyperion, but will the Max and Hyperion run well with 2/3A 1500 mah batteries? How about run times? (2.2 TLT, 7 cell Epic 1500 mah 2/3A batts, with Hitec 645 servo). I do not want to run sub C's and do not want the LiPo investment right now. A few weeks ago I was looking into the Mamba 25 and Revolver 2 and then a buddy mentioned the Qwark and Revolver 2 combo; would these prove to be a decent alternatives to the Max and Hyperion and which speedo do you prefer: Mamba 25 or Qwark? Is the difference between the Mamba and Qwark worth the extra cash for the Max?

04-30-2007, 01:09 PM	#2
xjwalt666 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: colchester Posts: 496	go through holmes hobbies.jrh has the mamba max on sale right now

04-30-2007, 05:03 PM	#3
Benny Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodbridge Posts: 29	I think that the Max is worth the cash because it can be programmed by PC which, I think, would give you an advantage when crawling due to the added adjustability the PC allows.

04-30-2007, 05:49 PM	#4
Racer4Life I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali. Posts: 4,109	You looking at $120.00 for the Mamba max with programming features with the 25.00 link. It can run brushed mode until you can get the funds up to get a brushless motor. The Quark is 80.00 and it has no computer programming. Revolver will cost you another 40.00. John has a new motor coming to replace the Hyperion that should be better and a little less expensive. My money would be on the Mamba max. I have the link and a laptop and we can program it at the GTG. You can wait and save your money for the new motor John is coming up with. Tom

04-30-2007, 06:15 PM	#5
gobucks Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vienna Posts: 115	Thanks Tom. Wonderful day of crawling yesterday huh? It seems as if I read somewhere that it is best to use sub C's or LiPo with a Max and Hyperion or equivalent. Any comments about using 2/3 A batts with Max and Hyperion or new model?

04-30-2007, 06:53 PM	#6
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	2/3a cells work just dandy. Your runtime will vary, but 15 minutes or longer are normal. I get 30 -45 minutes to a pack when driving slow and easy, less time when I punch the throttle a lot.

04-30-2007, 06:58 PM	#7
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Once you use the Max, you'll wonder why you waited so long to switch!

04-30-2007, 07:17 PM	#8
gobucks Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vienna Posts: 115	Thanks to all. John, which motor is going to be the Hyperion replacement or equivalent; is it the Crawlmaster 3014?

04-30-2007, 08:59 PM	#9
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Yes, that will be the comparable. 1mm longer stator.

04-30-2007, 09:26 PM	#10
shadow Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Morgantown Posts: 97	Ive been looking at the Mamba Max and I cant see anywhere were it says it will run a brushed motor Also if it does run a brushed motor can I wire it up to my two 55 turn lathes? Or will I have to buy two of their motors?

04-30-2007, 10:19 PM	#11
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	It will run two brushed motors just fine. You should wire your lathe motors in parallel.

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05-05-2007, 06:09 PM	#12
gobucks Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vienna Posts: 115	I noticed that the motor leads on the Max has female connectors for a brushless motor using a male barrel connector. While running a brushed motor, should I just remove the entire lead from the speedo and save for a Crawlmaster BL? Should I solder in a new pos and neg of the same length as the stock wires for a brushed lathe?

05-05-2007, 06:15 PM	#13
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Just buy some 4mm barrel connectors, plug and play.

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