Mamba XS

[DrKnow65]

I love my Mamba XL, 8s, a kick butt BEC, and data logging.

Is there a potential to have a Mamba XS (extra small) in the future?
A 1/10 or 1/8 version of the XL.
I want a MMP and a MMM with the same features, especially the data logging and 8S.

How long does Castle plan to continue the current line of ESC's before changing the layout again? Example Mamba Max ---> MMP ---> MMX

[slimthelineman]

+1 indeed it would be the shiznit to have data logging on a mmm and mmpro. 8s would be the cherry on top but for the smaller lighter cars 6s is plenty for me.

[BrianG]

While it would be nice for some of us, I really don't think the market for HV in smaller vehicles is large enough to justify the expense or R/D, tooling, etc.

[DrKnow65]

How about a Castle data logger?

[lincpimp]

I do agree on the market for the smaller 1/8 scale stuff, racing and anything 10th scale. But for the larger Mts like cen genesis and xxl lst, and the various larger savages I think something 10s capable with the MMM amps rating would be good. Then have a selection of 2y motors to run with it.

[suicideneil]

Originally Posted by DrKnow65

How about a Castle data logger?

A discrete data logger based on the same hardware as the MMXL one would be nice- eagletree is great but it's too pricey for my tastes, not something I would use often enough to justify the ~$100+ price tag for the 150amp model.

Question though; how many escs/ what are the current models of esc that Castle actually sell, and are there any plans to discontinue any?

Seems like the MambaMax is pointless now with the MMPro being a better spec but cheaper, and the SideWinder Pro/ SCT being the same power as the MM pretty much..

Anyone care to ammend this list:

MMXL
MMM
MMPro
MMPro SCT
MM
SideWinder Pro
SideWinder SCT
Sidewinder
SideWinder Micro Pro
SideWinder Micro
Mamba Micro Pro
Mamba Micro

Did I miss any/ invent any new ones?..

[simplechamp]

Mamba-25 was the original 1/18 controller, which was updated and turned into the Sidewinder Micro. Sidewinder Micro Pro is not the name of any Castle ESC. Pretty sure the MMP and MMP SCT are the same, just different sticker, and Sidewinder V2 and Sidewinder SCT are also the same. Pretty sure that's the case at least.

[Arct1k]

461 Phoenix-25 (F310)
462 Phoenix-10 (micro/F330)
463 Phoenix-60/80 (F221)
464 Phoenix-35/45 (F221)
465 Phoenix-HV (F310)
466 Phoenix-10/25 (F221)
467 Phoenix-125 (F310)
468 Phoenix-10 (micro2/F330)
469 Phoenix-35/45 (F310)
470 Phoenix-60/80 (F310)
471 Mamba-25 (F310)
472 Mamba-25 (F310.2)
473 Mamba Max (F320)
474 Barracuda-80/125 (F310)
475 Thunderbird-9 (F330)
476 Thunderbird-18 (F330)
477 Phoenix-25 (F330)
478 Phoenix-25 (F330C)
479 Phoenix-HV (F310C)
480 Berg (F330)
481 Mamba Max (F320C)
482 Thunderbird-36/54 (F331)
483 Hydra-120/240 (F310)
484 Phoenix-10 (micro2/F330C)
485 ccBEC (F305C)
486 Phoenix-HV2 (F310C)
487 Sidewinder (F310C)
489 Phoenix-SHV (F310C)
490 Mamba Monster (F310C)
491 Sidewinder Micro (F310C)
492 Mamba Pro (F310C)
493 Hydra HV (F310)
495 Phoenix ICE 50 (F367)
496 Mamba Max Pro (F360C)
497 Phoenix ICE 100 (F367)
498 HPI Motiv (F310C)
499 ccBEC Pro (F305C)
501 Phoenix ICE 75 (F367)
502 HPI Blur (F310C)
503 Phoenix ICE HV 40 (F367)
504 Phoenix ICE HV 60 (F367)
505 Phoenix ICE HV 80 (F367)
506 Phoenix ICE 200 (F367)
507 Phoenix ICE HV 160 (F367)
509 Holmes TorqueMaster BR-XL
510 Mamba Monster (F360C)
512 Mamba Pro One Cell (F360C)
513 HPI Blur (F360C)
514 Mamba XL (F367)
515 Mamba XL HV (F367)
516 Hydra ICE (F367)
517 Hydra ICE HV (F367)
518 HPI Qbase (F360C)
519 Axial AE-2 (F330C)
520 HPI Brushed (F330C)
521 Phoenix ICE HV 120 (F367)
522 Phoenix ICE 150 (F367)
523 Multiplex (F330)
524 Sidewinder SCT (F541)
525 Sidewinder SV2 (F541)

[suicideneil]

...Anyone know the name of a good pizza company?

[DrKnow65]

Wow! Very nice list

Is the (xxx) numbers the board id's? I see some of them are the same?

[Thomas Porfert]

Here is the full list of all the car controllers that Castle has produced over the years with some side notes.

1/18th
Mamba 25 (discontinued)
Sidewinder Micro (replaced Mamba 25)
Mamba Micro Pro (SWDM with case and heatsink)

1/10th
Mamba Max (being phased out/discontinued)
Mamba Max Pro
Mamba Max Pro SCT (same ESC as regular MMP, just different labels)
Mamba Max Pro 1 cell (MMP with BEC, switch and fan removed)
Sidewinder (being phased out/discontinued)
Sidewinder SCT
Sidewinder V2 (same ESC as SWD SCT, effectively replacing Sidewinder and Mamba Max)

1/8th
Mamba Monster (currently on V5)

1/5th
Mamba XL (currently the only car product with data logging capabilities)
Mamba XL-HV (not released, still in development)

Of course we also have the HPI Blur (MMM), HPI Motiv (SWD), HPI Qbase (MMP), Holmes TorqueMaster BR-XL (custom SWD) and Axial AE-2 (custom SWD) as OEM controllers.

Thomas Porfert
Tech Support
Castle Creations

[suicideneil]

Yeah, that confirms what I kinda figured; fair well, Mambamax, we will sings of your glory

That's a lot of escs for sure, something for every occasion pretty much..

[BrianG]

I have one more unopened NIB MM that I'll probably keep as a collector's item. Who knows, maybe it will be worth some serious cash one day!

[Thomas Porfert]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I have one more unopened NIB MM that I'll probably keep as a collector's item. Who knows, maybe it will be worth some serious cash one day!

If you have one of the originals that has the bright yellow case, I'm sure it would be a collectible at some point!

[brainanator]

good list and summary Tom!
I too would love some more data logging 1/10 1/8 scale escs, or a good and reasonably priced dedicated logger, but I know these probably aren't cheap to make!
I'll keep dreaming, haha