New traxxas castle mamba monster extreme? - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

DwightSchrute · 11.30.2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

I have some questions

-Can people use this system without the a iphone/apple product(or any smart phone)?If they don`t want to use the telemetry feature?

-Can I use the castle link to unlock ""Unlock the 100+mph speed only with the Traxxas Link App"?

-Will thier be other apps for other brands of smart phones or is that up to Traxxas?

+1...the more i look at that car the more i like it. it just sucks ass that you need the I-crap to get all the benefits. i will not own an i-phone.

lincpimp · 11.30.2011, 05:22 PM

I like how the car uses stampede rear lower arms all the way around. Just love to see stuff repurposed!

I really like this car, and we have alot of fresh blacktop parking lots locally, so I see this being one of my few new rc purchases!

snellemin · 11.30.2011, 05:31 PM

I'll be waiting for Monster Mike to build some upgrade for this first.

Pdelcast · 11.30.2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

I have some questions

-Can people use this system without the a iphone/apple product(or any smart phone)?If they don`t want to use the telemetry feature?

Yes, it works without the telemetry system.

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Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

-Can I use the castle link to unlock ""Unlock the 100+mph speed only with the Traxxas Link App"?

Nope -- the lock/unlock is controlled entirely by the Traxxas app (this is for liability reasons...)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

-Will thier be other apps for other brands of smart phones or is that up to Traxxas?

I don't know -- that's entirely up to Traxxas.

josh9mille · 06:05 PM

Looks pretty cool! The new axles look interesting, hopefully they will be used on the erevo as well. And looks like maybe I will still be able to get a hold of a 1717 after all! I think this may be faster than my 1:1 drag car in the 1/8th mile!

BrianG · 11.30.2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

...the lock/unlock is controlled entirely by the Traxxas app (this is for liability reasons...)...

OK, I'm confused. Does this mean the 100mph mark is unattainable in stock form unless you have an iPhone/iTouch?

I like this car too. Looks sharp, simple, and easy to work on. Although, the first mod I'd do is move everything over to the motor side and put a single battery on the other side. I really hate dual packs these days...

Pdelcast · 11.30.2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

OK, I'm confused. Does this mean the 100mph mark is unattainable in stock form unless you have an iPhone/iTouch?

I like this car too. Looks sharp, simple, and easy to work on. Although, the first mod I'd do is move everything over to the motor side and put a single battery on the other side. I really hate dual packs these days...

I don't think the Iphone/IPod is required for the lock/unlock interface. But a PC is required.

lincpimp · 11.30.2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

OK, I'm confused. Does this mean the 100mph mark is unattainable in stock form unless you have an iPhone/iTouch?

Seems like it. I am guessing the MMM has some sort of "training/50%" mode that it is shipped with, as the info on traxxas says that it will do 50+ mph out of the box. Maybe some sort of internal epa in the esc?

Traxxas has made a big step up with their electronics here. I would buy an itouch (used older model as long as it is compatable) just to use with this.

Pdelcast · 11.30.2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

I don't think the Iphone/IPod is required for the lock/unlock interface. But a PC is required.

Nope, I'm wrong ... from Traxxas website:

Unlocking 100+mph speed capability requires the Traxxas Link Application (download from the App Store) and an iPhone or iPod touch (sold separately). iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Pdelcast · 11.30.2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

Seems like it. I am guessing the MMM has some sort of "training/50%" mode that it is shipped with, as the info on traxxas says that it will do 50+ mph out of the box. Maybe some sort of internal epa in the esc?

Traxxas has made a big step up with their electronics here. I would buy an itouch (used older model as long as it is compatable) just to use with this.

Nope. The speed is locked down by the ESC and RX using a variety of methods. It's not a training mode -- 100% throttle is available out of the box. Just can't change the pinion and go faster without an unlock.

RC-Monster Mike · 11.30.2011, 06:45 PM

This looks like a beast - I am primarily an off-road guy, but I will get one of these babies(and I happen to have an Iphone already). :)

BrianG · 11.30.2011, 06:45 PM

lol, well that ... pardon my French ... SUCKS.

Is Castle going to release the MMM to the general masses with the new FETs, or are those FETs only for the crippled MMM? Hopefully I can just pick up a newer MMM with the newer FETs and add my own cap bank on it and be good to go without the Traxxas police dictating how I should run something.

Sorry Pat, I'm not angry at you guys, I know it's a Traxxas thing...

lincpimp · 11.30.2011, 06:47 PM

So what do we think street price will be? Once the BS calms down, say next summer?

Pdelcast · 11.30.2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

lol, well that ... pardon my French ... SUCKS.

Is Castle going to release the MMM to the general masses with the new FETs, or are those FETs only for the crippled MMM? Hopefully I can just pick up a newer MMM with the newer FETs and add my own cap bank on it and be good to go without the Traxxas police dictating how I should run something.

Sorry Pat, I'm not angry at you guys, I know it's a Traxxas thing...

The MMM is now shipping with the new BSC011 MOSFETs.

Pdelcast · 11.30.2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianG

lol, well that ... pardon my French ... SUCKS.

Is Castle going to release the MMM to the general masses with the new FETs, or are those FETs only for the crippled MMM? Hopefully I can just pick up a newer MMM with the newer FETs and add my own cap bank on it and be good to go without the Traxxas police dictating how I should run something.

Sorry Pat, I'm not angry at you guys, I know it's a Traxxas thing...

BUT, it gives you a good excuse to buy an Iphone.

Of course you could always borrow one just to unlock it.

Go to the AT&T store, grab an iphone off the display, download the app, agree to the waiver, and unlock...