I doubt they will keep the MM. It is hard to build, very labor intensive. If the Pro is at the same price with the same power but easier to build, why have both?
As much as I'd hate to see the MM go, I think you're right. The MM is tougher to make than most ESCs (which is part of the cost, unless they re-design it to be cheaper to build). It's pretty much the most robust and reliable ESC on the market. I've had 6 or 7 of them and they are worth every cent. If they could make them cheaper to build but not sacrifice any reliability or specs (maybe drop in new FETs that are better than the ones that are in it) that would be incredible.
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As much as I'd hate to see the MM go, I think you're right. The MM is tougher to make than most ESCs (which is part of the cost, unless they re-design it to be cheaper to build). It's pretty much the most robust and reliable ESC on the market. I've had 6 or 7 of them and they are worth every cent. If they could make them cheaper to build but not sacrifice any reliability or specs (maybe drop in new FETs that are better than the ones that are in it) that would be incredible.
MM is still going to be available for the foreseeable future. MM Pro is adding to the line, not replacing the MM.
Patrick del Castillo
President, Principle Engineer
Castle Creations