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Got_Demo · 12-07-2010, 09:01 AM

Anyone running the Mamba Micro Pro? I'm getting ready to do a build on my mini and want a good ESC with plenty of adjustability. Give me your thoughts.

Robotboy · 12-07-2010, 09:54 AM

Micro Pro is a good esc. You can go with the Micro sidewinder (mamba25)
instead. Plenty of adjustabilty and alot smaller than the pro.

neiloid1 · 12-07-2010, 11:20 AM

X2 on the Sidewinder as an alternative, it has exactly the same adjustability as the Pro and a much smaller footprint which may be important depending on what you plan to build. It has a slightly larger footprint than the CC BEC but is a little flatter. Pic shows yellow circling the ESC, the blue the BEC.

It's also cheaper

.

Many people on here run the Pro and will likely tell you why they do.

This link should help too Castle Creations ESC tip thread(brushed)

Got_Demo · 12-07-2010, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the info, I will defiantly look into the sidewinder.

ROLANDROCKSHOP · 12-09-2010, 12:01 PM

i have the micro pro and a novak mongoose.

i run the micro pro with mr. holmes brushed motor on my mrc
and the mongoose esc/18.5 brushless on my gf's mrc.

the pro has a heat sink,as does the mongoose,i dont see one on the
sidewinder. ive never ran the mini sidewinder,so i dont know if overheating is a issue.

im sure either one will handle your needs.

price is only difference i see.

http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...micro_pro.html
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...der_micro.html

clarkrw3 · 12-09-2010, 12:26 PM

I run a mamba 25 which is basically a sidewinder and castle has kept updating the software and kept it current and I see NO reason to run anything more in one of these. I think the Pro is overkill. I use to use these in a super with revolver motor in AZ in 115 deg temps without a problem so I see no reason a 2lb mini should cause problems running a HH mini torquemaster

Chaotic Crawlers · 12-09-2010, 12:44 PM

I've ran both of them in my 2.2 comp rigs with no issues at all.

Either of the two are a good choice IMO.

ol' gravy leg · 12-09-2010, 12:47 PM

The sidewinder micro is plenty, and the pro is backordered everywhere.

Crawl addiction · 12-09-2010, 01:21 PM

+1 for the mamba 25

JeremyH · 12-09-2010, 01:34 PM

I run the Mamba Micro Pro on my Mini.....but mostly because I also run them in my 2.2....so less spares to carry.

neiloid1 · 12-09-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkrw3

I run a mamba 25 which is basically a sidewinder and castle has kept updating the software and kept it current and I see NO reason to run anything more in one of these. I think the Pro is overkill. I use to use these in a super with revolver motor in AZ in 115 deg temps without a problem so I see no reason a 2lb mini should cause problems running a HH mini torquemaster

So, do the software updates to the mamba 25 mean that it can now be run with brushed motors, or have I just made an arse of myself ?

clarkrw3 · 12-09-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neiloid1

So, do the software updates to the mamba 25 mean that it can now be run with brushed motors, or have I just made an arse of myself ?

Yes you can run brushed or brushless and you can have full crawler on 213% breaks etc...full Castle options

neiloid1 · 12-10-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkrw3

Yes you can run brushed or brushless and you can have full crawler on 213% breaks etc...full Castle options

Ah crap! I just went and bought me a Sidewinder to replace my Mamba 25 to run in my crawler when all I needed was a software update

. I'll stick the Mamba in my Mini-T to drive my Orion Baja

and I can go lipo - I'm happy.

Abavuso · 12-11-2010, 06:35 PM

Im running the sidewinder micro in my mrc and its aeesome. Never over heated with my slider motor... Only issue i had was the last software up date made it cut in and out. Reverted to ver 28 and again working like a charm.

12-07-2010, 09:01 AM	#1
Got_Demo Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Harrisburg on the way to Wingate Posts: 168	CC micro pro Anyone running the Mamba Micro Pro? I'm getting ready to do a build on my mini and want a good ESC with plenty of adjustability. Give me your thoughts.

12-07-2010, 11:20 AM	#3
neiloid1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 396	X2 on the Sidewinder as an alternative, it has exactly the same adjustability as the Pro and a much smaller footprint which may be important depending on what you plan to build. It has a slightly larger footprint than the CC BEC but is a little flatter. Pic shows yellow circling the ESC, the blue the BEC. It's also cheaper . Many people on here run the Pro and will likely tell you why they do. This link should help too Castle Creations ESC tip thread(brushed) Attached Images Last edited by neiloid1; 12-07-2010 at 12:29 PM. Reason: Picture and link added

12-09-2010, 12:47 PM	#8
ol' gravy leg Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 784	The sidewinder micro is plenty, and the pro is backordered everywhere. Last edited by ol' gravy leg; 12-09-2010 at 12:53 PM.

12-07-2010, 09:54 AM	#2
Robotboy RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the warmth! Posts: 1,163	Micro Pro is a good esc. You can go with the Micro sidewinder (mamba25) instead. Plenty of adjustabilty and alot smaller than the pro.

12-07-2010, 01:38 PM	#4
Got_Demo Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Harrisburg on the way to Wingate Posts: 168	Thanks for the info, I will defiantly look into the sidewinder.

12-09-2010, 12:01 PM	#5
ROLANDROCKSHOP I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar Posts: 5,981	i have the micro pro and a novak mongoose. i run the micro pro with mr. holmes brushed motor on my mrc and the mongoose esc/18.5 brushless on my gf's mrc. the pro has a heat sink,as does the mongoose,i dont see one on the sidewinder. ive never ran the mini sidewinder,so i dont know if overheating is a issue. im sure either one will handle your needs. price is only difference i see. http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...micro_pro.html http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...der_micro.html

12-09-2010, 12:26 PM	#6
clarkrw3 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,262	I run a mamba 25 which is basically a sidewinder and castle has kept updating the software and kept it current and I see NO reason to run anything more in one of these. I think the Pro is overkill. I use to use these in a super with revolver motor in AZ in 115 deg temps without a problem so I see no reason a 2lb mini should cause problems running a HH mini torquemaster

12-09-2010, 12:44 PM	#7
Chaotic Crawlers I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801 Posts: 2,941	I've ran both of them in my 2.2 comp rigs with no issues at all. Either of the two are a good choice IMO.

12-09-2010, 01:21 PM	#9
Crawl addiction Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bonne Terre Posts: 34	+1 for the mamba 25

12-09-2010, 01:34 PM	#10
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	I run the Mamba Micro Pro on my Mini.....but mostly because I also run them in my 2.2....so less spares to carry.

12-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#14
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	Im running the sidewinder micro in my mrc and its aeesome. Never over heated with my slider motor... Only issue i had was the last software up date made it cut in and out. Reverted to ver 28 and again working like a charm.

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