1st impression of Mamba Monster in action
 

After problems getting it programmed to my DX3R that ended up being resolved with rebinding the rx to the tx. I ran it in my e-revo for 20 minutes before the slipper nut came off and the pads went flying.

I had everything turned down for initial trials.

Punch Control - 70%
Motor Timing - Lowest
Start Power - Low
Cutoff -Auto Lipo
All other settings default

11.5 lb e-revo, locked in second standard ratio, rc-monster mount, tekno esc and battery mounts (for now), true rc 5s 8000 mah battery, Neu 1515 1y/s, geared 17/38.

I began with some slow speed navigation from the den to the front door. I love my dx3r, with my 3pm i could not drive it inside before. there was zero cogging, it is in fact the smoothest sensorless brushless that I have ever driven. I made a right out of my front door onto the grass and ran 5 minutes of full throttle, hard stop, full throttle. Ambient 83, Motor 89, Esc 87, batt 83.

After checking temps I crawled it slowly through the pebble bed decorations into the parking lot. I ran 5 minutes on asphalt with the same style driving. Temps were Motor 97, esc 92, batt 83

I then crawled over the parking bump stops and went down into what I like to call leaf gully. It is about a 40 sq foot area that is always a giant leaf pile. I did WOT donuts and some hard start/stops in the leaves for 5 minutes. Motor 121, esc 102, batts 87

Back to the parking lot for some more hard start and stop. I got about 4 minutes of the last and the slipper but worked it's way loose and threw the slipper pads, I have no spares. d'oh.... Temps Motor 127, esc 121, batts 86.

I will bump the timing up to normal after I get some more slipper pads.

Over all I am very pleased with the Mamba Monster. Castle hit a home run with this one.

great news, this is the setup i plan on getting but will run it on 4s in a truggy

Wow, nice review. Gotta love it.

Kudos to Richard Hofer, our main software guru for his outstanding startup and run software, and to Jonathan Feldkamp (software and hardware guru) for troubleshooting and optimizing my hardware design.

Patrick

Patrick, thank you for your help in tracking down my programming issue!

I can't wait to get my monster but I know it's going to turn out a bit like what you described. Get it all setup and ready to run in the car, drive for a few minutes until the power finds the weakest link and breaks it.

No problem! Wish I could have been more help.... but glad you found the issue. :yipi:

good review DickyT

Glad your enjoying it! Thanks for sharing DickyT. :yipi:

Here are some pics of it in the Revo, I will shorten the wires a bit:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17...M-Day/mmm3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17...M-Day/mmm1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17...M-Day/mmm2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17...M-Day/mmm4.jpg

Nice review and great looking truck. The MMM looks right at home in it. :yes:

Nice review, looks like it was meant to be in the REVO. Can't wait to get mine

are you using the 6.5mm connectors?

no, I am using 5.5 connectors that I had. I am not running 6s I see no need to buy new connectors. There is no way I'll be pushing that much current.

With higher voltage (if you gear down) you need less current. I'd say that 5S would need them more than 6S.

Looks like a lot of fun! Can't wait until I get my hands on one.

The 5.5's are rated at 150 amp continuous. The 1515 1y is rated for 70 amp continuous, Mike has seen spikes with his 1Y his on 5s up to 180amps. I think they should be fine. If the get too hot I'll replace them, but these have me running for now! I've been with our the Revo for two months, withdrawl got the better of me ;)