One of my Bday gift got here and somewhat modded

[lutach]

Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

wow. ok, so your power wires are safe but the motor ones could short? as sike pointed out ours are the other way round. oculd this be the fatal error? would be an easy fix... make the heatsink have smaller cutouts :)

could that cause the instant failure??? short for a brief moment which cooks something and everything seems cool?

It can definitely cause a short. I've seen some that burned down for no reason and a short could've caused it. I have to figure something out before running it so I don't have any problem that could be dangerous.

[Happywing]

Originally Posted by lutach

Let me know how your connector/heat sink contact mod goes. I almost got Dremel happy, but I don't want to mess things up.

So far, no luck. I can't get the connector off the board. The heatsink is in such good contact with the connector that I can't get it hot enough. the heatsink just sucks away the heat. I've about had it with this controller. Who's found a better alternative?

[Dafni]

This connector-touching-heatsink issue is bad... wonder what they thought... and obvious design flaw!

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Happywing

So far, no luck. I can't get the connector off the board. The heatsink is in such good contact with the connector that I can't get it hot enough. the heatsink just sucks away the heat. I've about had it with this controller. Who's found a better alternative?

Man, I'm not even going to run mine then until something can be done. I think this is proof right here from our Monsters that one of the problems are caused by the heat touching the motor or power plugs.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Dafni

This connector-touching-heatsink issue is bad... wonder what they thought... and obvious design flaw!

I hope Patrick is reading this. We are here trying to help a bit to determine what can be causing all this problems.

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lutach

I hope Patrick is reading this. We are here trying to help a bit to determine what can be causing all this problems.

I do too Lutach.

I think the world of Castle and their products.

I also believe the end result of the Mamba Monster will be one of the most reliable and competitive ESC's just like the award winning Mamba Max.

I do wish Castle and Patrick all the BEST!

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by Happywing

So far, no luck. I can't get the connector off the board. The heatsink is in such good contact with the connector that I can't get it hot enough. the heatsink just sucks away the heat. I've about had it with this controller. Who's found a better alternative?

Choose a Drill Bit that will fit the diameter of the wire, then drill through the center of the connector. (CAREFULLY)

Then remove what's left of the connector with a Dremel tool.

This is what I've been thinking of doing. I haven't crossed the line and voided the warranty yet though. Hmmmm...........to do or not to do?

[lutach]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Choose a Drill Bit that will fit the diameter of the wire, then drill through the center of the connector. (CAREFULLY)

Then remove what's left of the connector with a Dremel tool.

This is what I've been thinking of doing. I haven't crossed the line and voided the warranty yet though. Hmmmm...........to do or not to do?

If you end up doing it, please post some step by step photos if possible. I tend to get Dremel happy . Addicting little tool I tell you .

[RBMike]

I was able to get shrink tubing over mine.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by RBMike

I was able to get shrink tubing over mine.

How much space does yours have between the heat sink and the plugs? On mine, I would be able to do that as the plugs seems to be touching the heat sink as seen in the pictures.

[DwightSchrute]

are you still making those escs that go up to 10S? i saw a pic of one on the traxxas forum, and that thing looks INSANE!!

[lutach]

Originally Posted by DwightSchrute

are you still making those escs that go up to 10S? i saw a pic of one on the traxxas forum, and that thing looks INSANE!!

Yes, I am, but you have to wait until I get an answer from the ones who said they were going to buy. Who posted the 10S in the Traxxas forum ?

[DwightSchrute]

snellemin....it's getting alot of attention over there. it looks awsome

[lutach]

Originally Posted by DwightSchrute

snellemin....it's getting alot of attention over there. it looks awsome

He sure has those guy's attention .

[tc3_racer_001]

i think if castle hadnt spotted this issue then something is seriously wrong... im just going to keep using mine as its been like that from the start and it hasnt been an issue... dont haunt me now!