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Forum: Castle Creations 07.20.2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,461
Posted By othello
Castle XLX at RCX...

Castle XLX at RCX (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCBKajb4QXM)
Forum: Castle Creations 06.17.2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 46,103
Posted By othello
Glad to see some news regarding Castle ESCs. ...

Glad to see some news regarding Castle ESCs.

regarding the Mamba XL-X:
- Will it feature the same new feature set you described for the monster-x?
- Will it be limited to 8s as the xl2 is?
-...
Forum: Brushless 02.09.2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
The 5ive is still running ... but snow has taken...

The 5ive is still running ... but snow has taken over here in Vienna. While pulling the bob(sled) of my son up the hill i wondered if the Losi is able to take over this job. Last sunday i had to try...
Forum: Castle Creations 01.09.2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
If you read the product page of the Castle Talon...

If you read the product page of the Castle Talon HV 120 ESC (http://www.castlecreations.com/products/talon_hv.html) you will notice this at the end of the page: "*** Remove BEC Power wire from...
Forum: Castle Creations 01.09.2015, 04:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
What seemed to have worked was (i think) more due...

What seemed to have worked was (i think) more due to the reason that i now usually make a short brake after 5 minutes into the run (which helps the ESC to cool down inbetween).

I you take a look...
Forum: Castle Creations 10.23.2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,363
Posted By othello
Reading this thread reminds me of a thread from...

Reading this thread reminds me of a thread from 2009/2010 (http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-24497.html) (http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-24497.html) where a 12s...
Forum: Castle Creations 08.22.2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
Thank you lizard for sharing your findings. This...

Thank you lizard for sharing your findings. This corelates well with the fact that while the XL2 logs do show temperatures up to 100°C the aluminium cases remain relatively cool (around 45°C max).
Forum: Castle Creations 08.22.2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
I should have posted my XL2 settings earlier as...

I should have posted my XL2 settings earlier as i'm now driving an xl2 with castle 2028 powering a much heavier Losi 5iveT without any cogging issues (and it also worked with the trackstar motor...
Forum: Brushless 07.20.2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
I synced the xl2 log data (imported them into the...

I synced the xl2 log data (imported them into the eagletree software) with a new running video of the losi.

Preview picture...
Forum: Brushless 06.18.2014, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
Thanks for clearing that up. Bought the motor feb...

Thanks for clearing that up. Bought the motor feb 2014. How to differentiate between the old and new version?

Any thoughts about optimising cooling of the xl2? Is a higher voltage version of the...
Forum: Brushless 05.03.2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
Thanks guys. It is a blast to drive. Despite the...

Thanks guys. It is a blast to drive. Despite the weight it is still a very sturdy platform. Not much to wrench since around 28 runs. Only the bearings in the rear wheel carrier can get stuck when i...
Forum: Brushless 05.01.2014, 03:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
motor cooler and videos

The used zippy 8000 batterys were replaced by 2 new 4s SLS 10000mAh 25C packs. Thi resulted in a big jump in power output (from 5kW peak up to 7kW peak or 55A average to 90A).

For a short while i...
Forum: Brushless 05.01.2014, 03:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
To finish the body my son put some additional...

To finish the body my son put some additional dino stickers to the roof.
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10756&stc=1&d=1398929033

The ESC and external BEC were fitted...
Forum: Brushless 05.01.2014, 03:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
Next i cut some pieces of paper and bolted some...

Next i cut some pieces of paper and bolted some simple body panels to the roll cage.
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10754&stc=1&d=1398928188

With the help of the...
Forum: Brushless 05.01.2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
With the help of a buddy and some aluminium we...

With the help of a buddy and some aluminium we relocated the center diff to a more ideal position
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10750&stc=1&d=1398927343

We could...
Forum: Brushless 05.01.2014, 02:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,268
Posted By othello
Losi five-T brushless with custom body panels (T-Rexx)

After having driven a Carson Dirt attack XXL (same chassis as a Rampage XBE) for almost a year i decided to take the next (and likely the last) big step and bought a new Losi 5T roller (without body,...
Forum: Castle Creations 08.20.2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
Thanx Patrick. Other than the described issue the...

Thanx Patrick. Other than the described issue the XL2 ESC is performing as i have hoped for. I will check for firmware updates now and then.
Forum: Castle Creations 08.18.2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
Video of today illustrating the constant...

Video of today illustrating the constant degradation of the cars start up from 0 rpm (http://bt2007.braintrust.at/ds/rc/carson_dirt_attack_xxl/run_grass_cogging_20130818.mp4) (130mb).

Runtime...
Forum: Castle Creations 08.17.2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
I will add an external BEC for sure. The 5A BEC...

I will add an external BEC for sure. The 5A BEC seems a bit weak for my taste either. The 12V 80x80 fan is powered off one of the 4s batteries. Gear mesh is set relatively loose compared to my 1/8th...
Forum: Castle Creations 08.16.2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
Pic of my setup: ...

Pic of my setup:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10665&stc=1&d=1376632743
Forum: Castle Creations 08.16.2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,740
Posted By othello
Castle Mamba XL2 ESC cogging

I'm using a newly bought Castle XL2 ESC with the following setup:

- Car: Carson Dirt Attack XXL (Redcat Rampage XBE clone) wheighing 9.3Kg (20lbs 8oz)
- Motor: Turnigy TrackStar 1/5th Sensorless...
Forum: Brushless 08.16.2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,796
Posted By othello
The ESC could also be the culprit. Had the same...

The ESC could also be the culprit. Had the same thing with a Castle 1518 1800kv and a MMM ESC. I also thought the motor is toast, but as i switched to another ESC and the motor worked just fine i...
Forum: Brushless 08.13.2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,620
Posted By othello
Still to early to compare the 1717 to the leopard...

Still to early to compare the 1717 to the leopard 4092. It weighs around 100gr less, so one can assume it might heat up quicker. A run with an eagletree logger should offer more insight.

PM...
Forum: Brushless 08.11.2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,620
Posted By othello
My castle 1717 (from the castle sale a few yeears...

My castle 1717 (from the castle sale a few yeears ago) let go about 2 weeks ago. One of the windings "broke" leaving me with a useless can but a rotor which should still be useable. I have already...
Forum: Brushless 01.06.2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,826
Posted By othello
@big house i bought some FG 18mm square wheel...

@big house
i bought some FG 18mm square wheel adapters which are 9,5mm wide (part nummer FG6107 i think). They fit perfectly onto the 1:8 truggy axles as they have a 8mm bore and can be tightened...
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