[MetalMan]

5s Lipo is a lot for the 10L! Most people usually run 4s or 12 NiMh cells when they use the 10L. I don't know if that is your problem or not.

I don't know if there is much that Mike can do to help. It might end up being easier/faster just to send it directly to MGM and hope that repair doesn't take 6 months like it did for me.

Another controller you might want to try with your 10L is the Mtroniks Genesis Truck. You can only use up to 4s Lipo with it, but it's waterproof. This may help since you say that you live in a tropical climate, especially with the moisture in the air. Mtroniks has great customer support if you do manage to fry the controller.