Any Plans for a Sensored Mamba Monster?

[littlejohn]

Originally Posted by fastbaja5b

..I'd settle for a reliable MMM!

Really? How much are you willing to pay? I can sell you one of mine that's is beyond reliable. Never missed a beat in the 18months i've had it in my Losi 8..
Seeing that you can only get unreliable ones atm, you can have one of my rare / limited edition reliable MMM for $600.

[pinkpanda3310]

What's the deal with a sensored monster anyway???? It can't get that much more efficient can it? Of the mmm's I've had not all rated 100% but they outshine other brands I've had (but not the RX8, never had one). Never had issues with jittering or cogging so I'm curious to know the difference.

[nougat]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

What's the deal with a sensored monster anyway???? It can't get that much more efficient can it? Of the mmm's I've had not all rated 100% but they outshine other brands I've had (but not the RX8, never had one). Never had issues with jittering or cogging so I'm curious to know the difference.

A sensored ESC isn't meant to help with effieciency. I think sensorless is generally more efficient. The benefit of a sensored setup is much smoother start-up and never any cogging. If you have a MMM that doesn't cog at all, go with it. In 1/8 scale applications sensored is probably not as important as 1/10 because 1/8 tracks are less technical and easier to carry speed than 1/10 tracks.

Nevertheless, if you've driven a sensored RX8 you won't want to go back to sensorless (unless, of course, your RX8 has to be sent in for repairs every month).

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

What's the deal with a sensored monster anyway???? It can't get that much more efficient can it? Of the mmm's I've had not all rated 100% but they outshine other brands I've had (but not the RX8, never had one). Never had issues with jittering or cogging so I'm curious to know the difference.

Like nougat said, sensored startups are butter smooth, and braking feels better too. You just have to try it to see. But most sensored/sensorless ESCs do go sensorless after a certain rpm, so you get the best of both worlds. Don't get me wrong, the firmware in the MMM is pretty darn good, but you will always have that minimum motor rpm requirement with sensorless systems, which is noticeable at low speeds and startup.

[pinkpanda3310]

I may go sensored one day but no biggy for me, I only bash. I guess it would suit my lst2 if I ever get it going.