Info on the MMM from the I-Hobby show

[Dagger Thrasher]

Just found out something else interesting about the Castle "Neu" motors. Sounds like they'll actually be superior in terms of construction. This was in reponse to "ChilledoutUK" asking about whether the can endbells will have holes in them like the current Neus:

"Good point! Actually, we are using a fully closed end bell. Another issue we have seen with the standard Neu motor is that the glued end bells have a tendency to come "unglued" in minor crashes, and that the windings are unprotected from long screws. So the Castle version of the motor will have threaded end bells with set screw capture, and will have blind mounting holes (so a user cannot insert a screw too far into the motor and damage the windings.)

One other thing we are changing is that we are using a larger diameter bearing for the front bell, to allow higher side loads (cars tend to be hard on front bearings!)

Patrick"

He also said the following after being asked about whether the normal CMS36 motors will be changed to a Neu-designed motor:

"Doesn't look like we will be using the Neu motor design, HOWEVER, we will be making some significant changes to the Mamba motor in a few months. All of which will make a BETTER motor.

Patrick"

Link:http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/s...=242626&page=2

[MTBikerTim]

Originally Posted by Dagger Thrasher

Just found out something else interesting about the Castle "Neu" motors. Sounds like they'll actually be superior in terms of construction. This was in reponse to "ChilledoutUK" asking about whether the can endbells will have holes in them like the current Neus:

"Good point! Actually, we are using a fully closed end bell. Another issue we have seen with the standard Neu motor is that the glued end bells have a tendency to come "unglued" in minor crashes, and that the windings are unprotected from long screws. So the Castle version of the motor will have threaded end bells with set screw capture, and will have blind mounting holes (so a user cannot insert a screw too far into the motor and damage the windings.)

One other thing we are changing is that we are using a larger diameter bearing for the front bell, to allow higher side loads (cars tend to be hard on front bearings!)

Patrick"

He also said the following after being asked about whether the normal CMS36 motors will be changed to a Neu-designed motor:

"Doesn't look like we will be using the Neu motor design, HOWEVER, we will be making some significant changes to the Mamba motor in a few months. All of which will make a BETTER motor.

Patrick"

Link:http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/s...=242626&page=2

Originally Posted by gixxer

patrick posted this when I asked him that on another forum.

Looking like March timeframe for additional motor winds.

Patrick

also the plan is for a 2.5d and 1.5y

Castle Creations

[Sower]

Nice. Although I would think that a 1700kv motor on 6s would be crazy fast - maybe even a little too hot. I would like to see something more like a 1500kv or even 1300kv on 6s.

[waterdog49]

after testing and racing short [qualify'n races in Daytona Beach] with my Losi 8-T with a Neu 1515 1Y/F on 4s-2p...

i've deceided to drop down to a Neu 1515 1.5 Y/F and run it on a single [5s-1p] NeuEnergy 30-60C 5000 mAh pack...

i'll do a battery change pit stop for the longer duration 15 and 20 min. mains...

IMO the 1515 1Y/F on [4s-2p] is more power than needed to be competitive in off road 1/8th scale truggy racing...

bash'n is a different story...

Ron

[Sower]

That's more the direction I think I'll be going too. Although I really like the idea of running even higher voltage - like 6s. Higher voltage, lower amp draw really appeals to me - especially with the temps.