MGM Compro 160

[rchippie]

Originally posted by Serum
Nothing wrong with that..

Serum thats awsome LMAO !!! That s from a old block buster commerical it was great.

[Batfish]

Mike will have to let you know which motors worked out when he's back on the forums.

Here's what the MGM 16016 looks like in Mike's hands as it decends into one of his monsters :)

[nitrostarter]

I like it! Make a L-bracket for where the 2nd motor went and it should look great right there.

[MetalMan]

Originally posted by Re~Mix
Its computer programmable with dual heat sinks and more rc car oriented. Supposedly its able to disable the prop brake and enable coasting. If its all it sounds like, and knowing my mgm it should be. Looks like a great controller. Very affordable for the stats.

Computer programmable? I can't see anywhere in the manual where it says that. To my knowledge, the computer programmable ones aren't due for a while still. Do let us know if this is for sure computer programmable.

[Batfish]

As purchased, they are NOT computer programmable. This may be a future option. Mike pointed out to me that it has a spot/port for possible computer connection.

[sleepy23]

any idea on when the computer programmable will be out? i like the mgm's but i refuse to buy another controller that i have to program with the radio

[RC-Monster Mike]

Looks like I missed this post for a while! The current MGMs are not yet computer programmable, but when they do become available(computer programmable car controllers), the current controllers can be upgraded for free(just have to pay shipping).
So far, I have used the 10L and Lehner 1940/8 turn motor, both on 5s Lipo. I have not gotten it anywahere near hot enough to thermal it, and I haven't run a fan on it at all (hot weather, too). Overall, it is a great controller, but it has a few differences from the warrior that take some getting used to (been running BK controllers for years). One thing I noticed, is that when moving along and hitting the brakes, it will provide smooth brakes all the way to stop, and won't go into reverse until the brakes are released and then re-applied. This is good in most cases, but I sometimes apply brakes in more than one interval (slow down, let off the brakes and coast, then slow down again), which is tricky-once the controller goes back to neutral and back to brakes, reverse is engaged!. This caused me a few endos before I realized what was happening. I suppose I could tap the throttle before braking to get around it, but it is a bit different than my typical driving style (and old habits die hard!). I have tried several (well, all) of the programming parameters and they work as designed. When using the lipo cutoff parameter, I was indeed getting cutouts upon voltage drop(for racing, I use the nicd/nimh mode, so I don't get the cutouts). I still need to work with it some to be as comfortable as I am with my BK controllers, but the controller itself seems bulletproof and is nice to mount as well.

[rcjmaxx]

Hey,Mike is that the correct picture in the description of the MGM 160 controller or is it a cube shaped unit?

[Batfish]

Originally posted by rcjmaxx
Hey,Mike is that the correct picture in the description of the MGM 160 controller or is it a cube shaped unit?

There's a picture in this thread, about 6 or 7 posts previous, of the one Mike was using at Monster Madness.

[RC-Monster Mike]

The pdf file and picture of the actual controller being mounted in the e-revo are accutate, actual pictures of the controller. It is "cube shaped", though it is a little tricky to see the full unit in the picture of me mounting it. the PDF file on the first page shows exactly what is looks like. For an idea on size, the heatsink in the picture batfish posted is an "L" size.

[Papa]

Mike

Can you NOT turn off the reverse function and race forward only? When running lipo with the MGM160 how many volts does the speed control provide to the receiver/steering servo?

[RC-Monster Mike]

The reverse cannot be disabled on the MGM controllers. The BEC is rated for 12 cells and provides 5 volts to the servos.

[standard_63]

Mike,
Can the BEC be disabled? UBEC provides 6v, right? Also, is the fact that the controller isn't sealed an issue for you? I know some people on RCForums were concerned about dirt getting on it and causing a short.

I'm trying to decide between this or a 9920, using a 7xl with 4s lipos.
Thanks!
--Jonathan

[RC-Monster Mike]

The BEC can be disabled by removing the red plug from the servo lead. The UBEC does in fact provide 6 volts to the servos. As far as the controller being sealed-neither the BK controllers or MGM controllers are sealed. Mount it in a location that is less prone to dirt/weather(sound advice no matter what electronics are involved) and things will work out fine.
The 160 amp MGM can take a bit more punishment that the 99 amp warrior(duh, more amp handling capabilities) and has a smaller footprint.
I prefer the BK controller, mostly because I have been using them for years and am comfortable driving with them. I can't seem to get used to the MGM. As far as features and amp handling capabilities, the MGM is the clear winner, though.

[rcjmaxx]

What country is MGM out of? Whats there customer support like? Does this controller come with COMPLETE instruction/manual?