MMM V3 safe on 1717?

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by brian015

Brian says that CC says not to use a resistor on a Mamba esc. If I remember correctly, it's been stated that it's Ok to use it on a Mamba if the esc is turned off when you charge the caps through the resistor - then turn the esc on.

That's correct -- you MUST have the switch in the "off" position when powering up the caps through the resistor.

Otherwise the motor beeping THROUGH the resistor can damage the ESC over the long-term.

[Kirkinsb]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

That's correct -- you MUST have the switch in the "off" position when powering up the caps through the resistor.

Otherwise the motor beeping THROUGH the resistor can damage the ESC over the long-term.

Is the No-Spark resistor safe to use on the Mamba XL2? Reason I ask is because obvoiusly there is no switch...and the large spark you get plugging in the bullets damages them over time. And the large spark form the caps charging is quite un-nerving! I prefer the nice quiet No Spark resistor vs the large "CRACK" I get without using it. But if it is damaging my XL2, I will quit using it. The longest I leave the no-spark resistor plugged in before pluggin in the power wire is probably 1 second. I plug the power wire in right away. Let me know. Thanks Patrick. -Kirk

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Kirkinsb

Is the No-Spark resistor safe to use on the Mamba XL2? Reason I ask is because obvoiusly there is no switch...and the large spark you get plugging in the bullets damages them over time. And the large spark form the caps charging is quite un-nerving! I prefer the nice quiet No Spark resistor vs the large "CRACK" I get without using it. But if it is damaging my XL2, I will quit using it. The longest I leave the no-spark resistor plugged in before pluggin in the power wire is probably 1 second. I plug the power wire in right away. Let me know. Thanks Patrick. -Kirk

XL2 is OK for use with a resistor - -just not Mamba Max Pro or Mamba Monster.

[magicald]

What ohm resistor are you guys using...placed in series with the positive side or parallel? I think XPS sells one...

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by magicald

What ohm resistor are you guys using...placed in series with the positive side or parallel? I think XPS sells one...

1 ohm. 5 watts minimum.