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Serum 01.22.2008 03:00 AM

Someone like Mike, the owner of RC-monster you mean?

JeffEmbracedDC 01.22.2008 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by johnrobholmes (Post 142966)
You can if you have the Castle link. If you buy if from a vendor who will program if for you, you don't have any worries.

by "the Castle Link" I assume you're referring to the mini-usb cord and software? Though I thought I just read it doesn't have the usb port? Hm.. I'm not clear on this.

johnrobholmes 01.22.2008 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Serum (Post 142969)
Someone like Mike, the owner of RC-monster you mean?

Yeah, he would do that for his customers.

johnrobholmes 01.22.2008 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffEmbracedDC (Post 142970)
by "the Castle Link" I assume you're referring to the mini-usb cord and software? Though I thought I just read it doesn't have the usb port? Hm.. I'm not clear on this.



Yes, the Castle link is the programming software and the adapter needed for programming the Sidewinder. Since the Sidewinder has no usb port the Castle link adapter is used on the RX plug.

JeffEmbracedDC 01.22.2008 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by johnrobholmes (Post 142973)
Yes, the Castle link is the programming software and the adapter needed for programming the Sidewinder. Since the Sidewinder has no usb port the Castle link adapter is used on the RX plug.

Ohh okay this makes 100% sense now. The CCBEC is the same way I suppose? I just ordered one and didn't realize that! Now I gotta get an adapter..

Thanks :D

-Jeff

hobbimaster 01.22.2008 08:42 AM

Yes, it is programmable through the PC: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXGVR8&P=ML. This is the castle link used on almost all castle's products, except Mamba max (USB)
From my understanding reading a few reviews and PPl's trials this ESC does have the newer firmware, or better than the MM for running other Mfg's motors such as Novak (sensored mainly) which the Mamba max was horrible at. But, it doesnt run brushed motors right now until a firmware patch is realeased. Personally, mine will never see a brushed motor so updating right away isnt totally necessary.

83gt 01.22.2008 09:25 AM

Wow, I'm so tempted. This would be perfect in my DF03.

Who's gonna be the first to try it on 4s ? lol.


J.

johnrobholmes 01.22.2008 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hobbimaster (Post 142987)
But, it doesnt run brushed motors right now until a firmware patch is realeased. Personally, mine will never see a brushed motor so updating right away isnt totally necessary.

Firmware is already released

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Originally Posted by 83gt (Post 142993)
Wow, I'm so tempted. This would be perfect in my DF03.

Who's gonna be the first to try it on 4s ? lol.


J.

I have already tried, it works.

DrKnow65 01.22.2008 11:16 AM

Just updated my MM, loving the "dead band" adjustment. It's been the only thing I wish I'd have had before now. Mabey torque and RPM limiting software, so I could throw the extra MM and 5700kv I've got into sons XXXT without buying tons of replacement parts for every time he crashes at those speeds :) I have learned to use smaller KV motors with good results on small tracks.

Reverse rolling to forward power is better too. It never cogged on my setup but you could hear just a little chatter from the slop in the drivetrain which is gone now, just at startup.

lutach 01.22.2008 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by johnrobholmes (Post 143002)
Firmware is already released



I have already tried, it works.

I have tried it and didn't see any changes. What are your settings?

lincpimp 01.22.2008 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 83gt (Post 142993)
Wow, I'm so tempted. This would be perfect in my DF03.

Who's gonna be the first to try it on 4s ? lol.


J.

I will try mine with a neu 1527 and 4s lipo.

Just kidding!

I am looking for a decent motor around 2500kv to use 4s with this esc in a crt.5 or LS10. I have a lehner basic xl 2400, but maybe that motor will be too much?

83gt 01.22.2008 12:00 PM

someone try this with an outrunner!! I need to know how it works, if the update helps. This update is the same for the sidewinder and the MM ?

J.

lutach 01.22.2008 12:04 PM

I'm going to try it with my truck. It has a Neu 1521/1Y and I'm going to use 4S with it.

johnrobholmes 01.22.2008 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lutach (Post 143013)
I have tried it and didn't see any changes. What are your settings?

Still didn't find any changes?

lutach 01.22.2008 02:07 PM

I did try it in my MBX5T with a Mega ACn22/30/2 and it was much smoother before this update, but for some reason it is not smooth at all in my TC3 with the Trinity N80.


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