RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post

BrianG · 11.29.2006, 11:11 AM

Well, both seem to have their pluses and minuses.

Quark has trouble at 6s for most people, but runs fine at 5s. Cooling may be a problem for some, which can be easily fixed with an add-on heatsink. Programmability is better than average - you still have to use the Tx and count beeps/LEDs and such. Footprint is fairly large, but within the size range for this capacity controller. A little pricey.

The MM seems like a little powerhouse. Easily capable of 4s and some have run 5s (but that's pushing it IMO). Runs most motors without overheating - but even then a fan can be added. Just about the best programmability out there, if not THE best. Footprint is pretty small and is easy to mount. May be a bit difficult to add another heatsink if desired. The only "problem" with them are the 3 "quirks" discussed in the Caste Creations category. Price is VERY reasonable IMO.

So, if your motor isn't extremely hot (like a 6XL or 7XL) and you are running ~4s, then the MM looks like a good choice. If higher voltage and higher currents are required, then the Quark. Even though both ESCs are in the 100A range, the Quark should have more amperage "reserves" simply due to having more paralleled FETs.

	(#3)
BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	11.29.2006, 11:11 AM Well, both seem to have their pluses and minuses. Quark has trouble at 6s for most people, but runs fine at 5s. Cooling may be a problem for some, which can be easily fixed with an add-on heatsink. Programmability is better than average - you still have to use the Tx and count beeps/LEDs and such. Footprint is fairly large, but within the size range for this capacity controller. A little pricey. The MM seems like a little powerhouse. Easily capable of 4s and some have run 5s (but that's pushing it IMO). Runs most motors without overheating - but even then a fan can be added. Just about the best programmability out there, if not THE best. Footprint is pretty small and is easy to mount. May be a bit difficult to add another heatsink if desired. The only "problem" with them are the 3 "quirks" discussed in the Caste Creations category. Price is VERY reasonable IMO. So, if your motor isn't extremely hot (like a 6XL or 7XL) and you are running ~4s, then the MM looks like a good choice. If higher voltage and higher currents are required, then the Quark. Even though both ESCs are in the 100A range, the Quark should have more amperage "reserves" simply due to having more paralleled FETs.