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pb4ugo · 06.09.2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Well, what I was talking about above was for a 12S design, not 20S. We do have the SHV controller which is good for 20S, but it gets very expensive very quickly to do 20S.

The SHV-250 is 20S, 250A and a BIG footprint (close to 3"x6")

And I'm not kidding about robbing the brain boards -- no zombies here! I don't even like the thought of robbing a brain board 'cause they are soldered down on the power board as a hybrid, and it would really difficult to remove without damaging / destroying it.

I'll be changing the MMM control board design to take it from 26V maximum usable voltage to 54V maximum usable for the MMMM (or 4xM? Mega MAX? M-quad? B.F.E.S.C.?)

That one has my vote!

BrianG · 06.04.2008, 01:30 PM

If your chair uses brushed motors, you can do that on one channel. Just put them in parallel.

A dual channel ESC would just be two ESCs fed off one brain. Hey, I'll add that to my wishlist: the ability for a master/slave setup!

JerryF504 · 06.04.2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

If your chair uses brushed motors, you can do that on one channel. Just put them in parallel.

A dual channel ESC would just be two ESCs fed off one brain. Hey, I'll add that to my wishlist: the ability for a master/slave setup!

I think if you ran them in parallel you would only be able to go strait. Might be good for drag racing though.

BrianG · 06.04.2008, 01:44 PM

Just hook both motors to a differential, and then apply brakes to the side you are turning into.

suicideneil · 06.04.2008, 03:29 PM

Thats how those truck pull Rcs do it isnt it? Those things are nuts (must visit clodtalk more often...)!

BrianG · 06.04.2008, 05:06 PM

I guess I should add exceptional customer support. Too bad repairs for MGM takes so long.

BrianG · 06.04.2008, 10:41 PM

Man, someone would really have to know their stuff to create firmware for a sensorless BL controller! Even companies in the BL business for years can't seem to get it all done perfect (smooth/no cogging, good brakes/reverse, etc). And whoever you get to do this would be running the risk of blowing prototype ESCs until the bugs are worked out. I think many here would plunk down ~$500 for a "be all end all" controller, so I hope your search for a firmware developer is fruitful!

Seems like it would be easier to simply rob the brains from a MMM and make your own bullet-proof power PCB. With the exception of a couple of my "wish list" items, it looks like they all could be met with better FET hardware.

Pdelcast · 06.07.2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Seems like it would be easier to simply rob the brains from a MMM and make your own bullet-proof power PCB. With the exception of a couple of my "wish list" items, it looks like they all could be met with better FET hardware.

No brain robbing mr Zombie!

VintageMA · 06.07.2008, 01:47 PM

Patrick - I wouldn't feel offended if I were you. Having gone through school and gotten a degree in EE I know how hard some of this stuff can get. (And I still had no idea about some the stuff you just mentioned

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If anything I would take it as a compliment - people always want to take shots at the guys on top and try and knock him down.

Notice that MGM as well as others already have the stuff out there for ESCs that are good up to 8 and 10S, but still you are being given crap about not having one and when will you have one. I read that as everyone saying if you build it we will come.

VintageMA · 06.07.2008, 01:50 PM

Ohhhh..... And if you could - would you please make your pet project support 30S lipo, 3500A and have a high votage ignition coil somewhere in it so I can generate lightning bolts to blow other cars off the track......

Pdelcast · 06.07.2008, 02:03 PM

[QUOTE=VintageMA;180146a high votage ignition coil somewhere in it so I can generate lightning bolts to blow other cars off the track......

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Oh! Good idea. Like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqRkEMfEtTo

Cain · 05:58 PM

Patrick,

As the owner, I have a question concerning the first edition mamba monsters.

The first editions were shipped with hardwiring to the circuit board, though, as advertiseed at online and local retailers it shows plugs.

Since it voids the warranty if we do any soldering on the board, will Castle Creations do free wire replacement for these first run of ESCs since the later ones will have plugs as they were advertised?

Also, as the outages appear to be quite signficant enough to hold up any further delivery of MMMs, for those concerned about there unit, can they sign up for a replacement plan sort of like how other companies would require a credit card number, CC sends the new unit, you send the old unit back, and no charge is done to the credit card, that way people are not down about 1 - 2 weeks waiting for the units?

Pdelcast · 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cain

Patrick,

As the owner, I have a question concerning the first edition mamba monsters.

The first editions were shipped with hardwiring to the circuit board, though, as advertiseed at online and local retailers it shows plugs.

Since it voids the warranty if we do any soldering on the board, will Castle Creations do free wire replacement for these first run of ESCs since the later ones will have plugs as they were advertised?

Also, as the outages appear to be quite signficant enough to hold up any further delivery of MMMs, for those concerned about there unit, can they sign up for a replacement plan sort of like how other companies would require a credit card number, CC sends the new unit, you send the old unit back, and no charge is done to the credit card, that way people are not down about 1 - 2 weeks waiting for the units?

Cain,

We will do that, what we call an "advanced replacement" as soon as we have stock on the units. Right now we are holding on any more releases from production until we have the issue with the BEC resolved -- until that time we won't have any replacement stock.

About the wires- - I'm actually surprised you would want it changed -- it actually is more expensive for us to put wires on the controller than the plugs. . .

But, if you do want it changed, I'm sure we will exchange it, or update it with plugs.

Patrick

DRIFT_BUGGY · 06.08.2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

About the wires- - I'm actually surprised you would want it changed -- it actually is more expensive for us to put wires on the controller than the plugs. . .

But, if you do want it changed, I'm sure we will exchange it, or update it with plugs.

Patrick

Thats great Patrick. Best customer service out there

Cain · 06.07.2008, 06:05 PM

Patrick,

its not that I want the wires changed. I am actually happy with my mamba monster. flips my heavy Emaxx on command with 80% punch control, but still runs cool and smooth. Knock on Wood.

My concern is that if for some reason I need new wires for another project, I can just solder some up, or plug them in as what I could do with the unit that has the plugs.

Thats pretty much it. I think its great you guys are getting on these issues.

Now, just need a ROAR legal brushless system from you and I am set! :)