Castle - Make A Special Edition Monster

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by lutach

Can you have the SHV with the car software Patrick?

No, it has different back-emf hardware -- not sensitive enough for the car software. No worries though, the 12S hardware for the car controllers should be done this weekend. I'll probably be prototyping in about 3-4 weeks.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

No, it has different back-emf hardware -- not sensitive enough for the car software. No worries though, the 12S hardware for the car controllers should be done this weekend. I'll probably be prototyping in about 3-4 weeks.

Sounds good. I was hoping to get the SHV for a project that will happen if my F1 car arrives soon. I know the plane controllers are forward and brake only, but is there any way to make one to have forward and car brake? I won't need reverse at all. The HV110 that I have was working really good in my truck.

[TexasSP]

Lutach, is this a 5th scale F1 or something else?

[lutach]

Originally Posted by TexasSP

Lutach, is this a 5th scale F1 or something else?

It is 1/8 scale. I've been talking with Ronald Baar one of the owners of Serpent. He said the F1 will be in the next shipment to the US, but I haven't heard anythinf else. If it comes soon, I'll have time to design a new chassis and what ever else it will need.

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Well,

Probably around $275.00 for the 60 FET option in 8S and 12S versions. Around $375.00 for the 120 FET version (40V-8S or 60V-12S.)

8S - 60FET will handle in the 200A range (continuous) and 1000A (surge)
12S - 60FET will handle in the 125A range (continuous) and 500A (surge)

8S - 120FET will handle in the 325A range (continuous) and 2000A (surge)
12S - 120FET will handle in the 200A range (continuous) and 1000A (surge)

Most likely we will release the 12S version first (stock FETs) -- followed by the 8S version.

Sound OK?

Kick.. F'ing... ass. Nice on the 8s and 12s options

[BL_RV0]

YAY!!!! Count me in for the 125a 12s!! Will this be on your site, or will this be between you and us of the RC-M crew?

[Dagger Thrasher]

Nice! That's awesome Patrick....they're gonna be some stunning controllers 12S at 200A constant...flip me with a didgeridoo, that's a lot of power.

Some interesting info in that link, too! The current ratings that you've put on various Mamba controllers are interesting...are they assuming absolute constant operation? They're down on the controllers' hobby "constant" ratings, so I'm guessing so? Also, I see that you're got a Mamba Max Pro listed there. Is that just the normal Max with a different name, or something new?...

Sorry for the questions, you must get fed up with them. Those controllers sound phenomenal!

[VintageMA]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

http://www.castlecreations.com/csp/index.html

We do some pretty high power stuff. :)

That is some seriously cool stuff!!

Would it be possible to make these controllers available with the CIL software - there are some powerful options available in there that the consumer CC Link software just can't provide.

[Dagger Thrasher]

That's a point. Obviously a lot of the CIL features would be redundant for our uses, but some areas - like current limiting - could be extremely useful. Maybe just incorporating a few of those features into the hobby CastleLink? I know it's probably nowhere near that simple (or just not possible), but it'd be very cool.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Dagger Thrasher

Nice! That's awesome Patrick....they're gonna be some stunning controllers 12S at 200A constant...flip me with a didgeridoo, that's a lot of power.

Some interesting info in that link, too! The current ratings that you've put on various Mamba controllers are interesting...are they assuming absolute constant operation? They're down on the controllers' hobby "constant" ratings, so I'm guessing so? Also, I see that you're got a Mamba Max Pro listed there. Is that just the normal Max with a different name, or something new?...

Sorry for the questions, you must get fed up with them. Those controllers sound phenomenal!

The hobby ratings are realistic true continuous ratings -- they just assume some airflow (about 5mph airflow over the controller.)

The other ratings are with lower airflow, or still air.

The Mamba Max Pro is the next generation Mamba Max -- not released yet (reworking it in parallel with the Monster.)
Slightly lower current handling than the Mamba Max, but adds a switching BEC, up to 5S operation, fan option, better heat sink, and a 5 pin "feature" connector (that can be used for hybrid sensored/sensorless operation.)
The Mamba Max will remain in production -- mostly because some people will want the higher current capability of the Mamba Max. The Pro has slightly lower current handling because we decided to add features but keep the cost similar (fewer FETs, but better heat sink and other features.)

[Arct1k]

At somepoint can/will you just change the MM heatsink to the cross drilled version?

[Dagger Thrasher]

Wow, that sounds pretty nice! The switching BEC in there should help keep the more mainstream 3S setups cooler for sure. Can't wait to see that when it comes out! With 5S operation without a UBEC, it sounds like it could be a good ESC for 1/8th buggies perhaps (at least, low current setups). Thanks for the info on the current ratings too. :)

One question though...how come you're adding a sensor port? I'm just curious, as you've been saying that sensors are near enough useless next to good sensorless software. Unless that's going to be geared towards crawler use?

Patrick....

is there plans to offer these HV contollers without a fan?

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Jeebus, you guys are keeping busy!

[tc3_racer_001]

yeah, u guys are certaintly working super hard! soon it will be only you creating escs for the world.keep up the ideas :)

the mamba max pro, what is that targeted towards? those running buggies? or what? will it be the same size as a mamba max? if so, thats cool!

keep it up, meanwhile