Mamba Pro - for all you tech-heads

[suicideneil]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

I can't comment on the feature set of the V6. Sorry...

We don't have plans (yet) to release the ICE as a strictly car version. We are talking about it though...

I understand

Really should have an ICE car controller though, the 1/5 boys would love that, compared to the over priced MGM escs and auto-destructing Schulzes that are the only real current options for a proper car esc with brakes.

[johnrobholmes]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

Not sure when they will arrive, but we have them on order and should have them around the same time as anyone/everyone else. I will post when I have some tracking. :)

I talked with Mike today and he told me that he was getting a big shipment on Friday. These little beasts will be awesome for so many vehicles, I can't wait to get mine!

[muck]

mine is in the mail today for my STE...
Looking forward to it..

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by BrianG

You should have a "newb" controller with a static 1 ohm resistor in series with each motor phase. Would help tame those current bursts, but not sure what adverse effect that would have on the ESC.

We are planning to put a "newbie" mode in the next version of software -- where you can quickly program a "limited power" mode on power-up. This will limit output power to say, 50% of normal power.

I'm thinking that when I take out my electric Baja, I can run it in "normal mode", and then let my 8 year-old daughter take it out in "newbie" mode -- and I won't have to worry about it as much.

What do you guys think??

[muck]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

We are planning to put a "newbie" mode in the next version of software -- where you can quickly program a "limited power" mode on power-up. This will limit output power to say, 50% of normal power.

I'm thinking that when I take out my electric Baja, I can run it in "normal mode", and then let my 8 year-old daughter take it out in "newbie" mode -- and I won't have to worry about it as much.

What do you guys think??

i like the idea, when i throw my daughter behind the remote, i will not have to cringe as hard.....

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

We are planning to put a "newbie" mode in the next version of software -- where you can quickly program a "limited power" mode on power-up. This will limit output power to say, 50% of normal power.

I'm thinking that when I take out my electric Baja, I can run it in "normal mode", and then let my 8 year-old daughter take it out in "newbie" mode -- and I won't have to worry about it as much.

What do you guys think??

I like the idea. But, won't that be the same as simply turning down the throttle EPA on the radio? And your FAQ page specifically says not to do that. I can't think of any other way to programmatically accomplish what you are talking about. Personally, it would be easier to simply use less battery voltage and dial in 100% punch control.

Now, when you release your ESCs with data logging, you could use the current measurements to automatically dial in punch control and maybe even some EPA to keep current within reasonable limits.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I like the idea. But, won't that be the same as simply turning down the throttle EPA on the radio? And your FAQ page specifically says not to do that. I can't think of any other way to programmatically accomplish what you are talking about. Personally, it would be easier to simply use less battery voltage and dial in 100% punch control.

Now, when you release your ESCs with data logging, you could use the current measurements to automatically dial in punch control and maybe even some EPA to keep current within reasonable limits.

The FAQ page says not to use the EPA because we don't want people setting up a system that draws, say, 400A at full throttle, and then using the EPA to limit current...

If currents are fine at full throttle (are within reason...) there's no reason why you couldn't use EPA to limit throttle levels.

Patrick

[BrianG]

lol, that's the trick though; getting people to set it up right at full throttle. I write software for a living and well know that no matter how well it is thought out and bullet-proof you make it, there will always be the idiot that can break it.

[Unsullied_Spy]

As long as Traxxas doesn't flip out because they think you're copying their "Training Mode" it would be a nice addition. Even at 50% throttle an E-Baja is still a weapon, I've hit myself with my gas baja a time or two and it doesn't exactly tickle.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by BrianG

there will always be the idiot that can break it.

Exactly!!!

[snellemin]

Originally Posted by BrianG

no matter how well it is thought out and bullet-proof you make it, there will always be the idiot that can break it.

Hhhahhahaha, I use to get paid to be that idiot. Paid good money too.

[coolhandcountry]

New and improved ESC.
Any word on arrival?

[Rampokker]

Originally Posted by snellemin

Hhhahhahaha, I use to get paid to be that idiot. Paid good money too.

I wouldn't mind getting paid to break things... I've got a knack for it.

[BP-Revo]

I think it's like war.

CC will try to make a controller that is as tough as nails, while the noobs out there will fight back buy getting their hands on the highest KV motors CC offers and pairing it with even taller gearing and crappy batteries in heavy all metal trucks!

[coolhandcountry]

Originally Posted by BP-Revo

I think it's like war.

CC will try to make a controller that is as tough as nails, while the noobs out there will fight back buy getting their hands on the highest KV motors CC offers and pairing it with even taller gearing and crappy batteries in heavy all metal trucks!

Wow!
That sounded just like me when I first started.
I had no idea what I was doing. :Cry:
I have learned alot since been here and technology has come so far. :Yipi:
I think more controllers are killed with ignorance. :Cry: