If you didn't put that in the email, shoot me another please if you don't mind. Hopefully we'll be able to get this resolved quickly for you guys.

Can any of the Castle guys give an update on when they expect the Field Links to be sent out to people who used the coupon that was included with the Mamba Max Pro?

Ok Joe, already done that. Thanks

The coupon included with the Max Pro was for a Castle Link, not a Field Link (although you can upgrade for a fee). Give sales a call for an update on shipping. 913-390-6939 or email sales@castlecreations.com

Thanks Frost!

Frost,

I just tried recreating this issue with a Sidewinder and a Mamba Max and was unable to recreate the problem. I was able to program it to brushless, tap the button once, and it went straight to timing. I scrolled back through and it kept it on brushless. I double checked on the Castle Link and it showed brushless as well.

I want to try to recreate this problem so we can show it to the engineers. Can you please fill in a few blanks so I can try to recreate the problem?

What controller are you trying to program?
What version of software is on the controller?
What version of software do you have on the computer?
Have you ever connected the Field Programmer to the computer?

Please let me know and we'll see if we can get to the bottom of this.

Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

If you chose to upgrade to the field programmer for $10.00, we should be shipping those out shortly. If you can PM me your info, I can look it up and give you an update. If you only asked for the standard free link, we are currently working on some and they should be available soon as well.

Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

Here are the answers to your questions:

What controller are you trying to program?
- Mamba Monster Max (F310C)

What version of software is on the controller?
- V1.24 (Beta)

What version of software do you have on the computer?
- Castle Link version 3.251

Have you ever connected the Field Programmer to the computer?
- Yes. No problems encountered when using Castle Link software to set the MMM ESC via Field Link. The problem only happens when using Field Link powered by battery via MMM ESC.

Thanks for the quick reply Frost. We'll test this out tomorrow!

I had a weird thing happen when changing to a cutoff of 9V. Everything programmed fine, but when I went to use the truck the next day the motor just shuttered in both forward and reverse(like it was set for brushed).

The wires battery and motor got very hot in just a few seconds. I got the programmer out and checked the settings and when I went down to motor type it was set to brushed reverse. I changed it back to brushless and everything was fine. I was pretty sure it was user error.

Jeff

For your reference, I have uploaded a video showing the Field Link in operation. Initial Field Link setting for Motor Type set to Brushed Reversing. I do a continuous press to change parameter value to Brushless, and then a single-click to go to next parameter, the value changes to Brushed Reversing instead, and then skips Motor Timing setting.

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Thats great, I will have to due that when my next mmp gets here.

Frost,

I just had another go at it again and was able to recreate the problem. The only thing I can suggest is to slow down. I think the Programmer is missing the click, so try waiting just a second after changing the setting, then click it again to go to the next setting. When I slowed down I couldn't recreate the problem, but when I did it quickly like you did in the video, it recreated the problem every time.

Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

There you have it.... this device is not intended for use by gamers or meth addicts. It's more a tweeker kinda thing LOL

Thomas: Thank you for the advice. Somehow it doesn't happen to the other parameters on Field Link, but only the Motor Type and Motor Timing parameters. Nevertheless, it is a great product, and I like it very much. I find it very useful at the racing track :yipi:

just ordered mine tonight with the code from my esc. look forward to trying it out.

I just received my Field Link today from the $10 coupon offer.

Also, thanks to Thomas for the great customer service!