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e-mike · 10.24.2008, 05:07 PM

however...we need to open the case just to deplace the wire an prevent an fan issue???

lincpimp · 10.24.2008, 05:13 PM

Finalized pics of the fan wiring... It is a snug fit with the negative terminal but it all fits and the shrink continues down the wire pst the pcb edge to protect it.

I hope this works, I am sick of opening MMM cases. I will say they are easy to open after the 10th time...

lincpimp · 10.24.2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by e-mike

however...we need to open the case just to deplace the wire an prevent an fan issue???

I would at least remove the lower case and try to move the fan wire over to fit in the notch I circled a few pics back... That would be my only suggestion for the best performance...

macr0w · 10.24.2008, 05:23 PM

Mine looks ok. It has alot more clearance than the old case.

It's not pinched yet but I'm sure it will be after a few races.

e-mike · 10.24.2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

That would be my only suggestion for the best performance...

thanks!!!!for the reply...now im dreaming of my v3 units(working whitout issue

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George16 · 10.24.2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

Ok, had a good look at the lower case and noticed that there is a small notch near the clearanced area where the fan/switch wires exit the case. I can only assume it is where the fan wires should go to avoid them being pinched between the lower case lip and the pcb.

So I figured out another place to route the wire that will require minimal case mods and will allow the use of some shrink to protect the wire. The wire is usually brought down between the two caps on the negative bullet side. If you add shrink to the wire it is almost impossible to get it to fit there.

If you move the wire over and place it outside the case slightly it will clear the caps and can go down between the case and the negative bullet. I would put some shrink on the wire and make a small notch in the case next to the bullet. Then there is enough of the wire left to plug it into the pcb and shape the wire so that it fits in the notch that is made into the lower case ledge (shown in the pic above)

Visual aids...

Thanks for the pics. That seems to be the best alternate route for the fan wires.

10.24.2008, 09:40 PM

yeah...now this is getting a bit muddy..
the user is required to open the esc case and place the innards into the new case? under normal circumstances this would void the warranty for almost any product..wth?
and now fan wires are being damaged during assembly/shipment? can you say IPC standards?
this is really getting a bit too much now that the user has to mod it to make it work reliably regardless if they want to or not.
...perplexed...

DRIFT_BUGGY · 10.24.2008, 09:43 PM

So is there still a sticker covering the bottom of the case?

DLS II · **New case -** 10.24.2008, 10:27 PM

What's the procedure for getting a new case? I have a brand new V2 that I've updated the firmware on and I'd like to have a V3 case. Don

sikeston34m · 10.24.2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DLS II

What's the procedure for getting a new case? I have a brand new V2 that I've updated the firmware on and I'd like to have a V3 case. Don

This is what Bernie Wolfard had to say in response to that very same question.

"Just call or email us with your request. Our email address and phone number are on our website: www.castlecreations.com."

I just emailed and requested a V3 case for my V2, and they responded quickly and said they would send me one out.

I hope this helps.

10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DLS II

What's the procedure for getting a new case? I have a brand new V2 that I've updated the firmware on and I'd like to have a V3 case. Don

i just went to there website http://www.castlecreations.com/ and click on the email address at the bottom and requested a v3 case ....be sure to leave your mailing address. The next day they responded by letting me know they were shipping me one out

DRIFT_BUGGY · 10.24.2008, 10:48 PM

Did you send the email to info@castlecreations.com ? I sent one 2 days ago and still haven't heard back. Not sure if I sent it to the right email

10.24.2008, 10:52 PM

yes ,thats the one...did you check your junk mail file ??

plaviblue · 10.24.2008, 10:53 PM

Just got my 2-v3's (no.5&6) in the mail today. Lets see if they make it to sunday.

mxracer · 10.24.2008, 10:57 PM

i still think the fan plug is a weak idea.(they really need to improve on it ) when i get my replacements i will just run the fan from the aux port on the receiver. the problem with the switching fan idea is that if u bring your truck in after a few laps and the fan is not running , it could be either
1. not over 150deg
2. the fan/wiring is busted and not working..
so most would assume its not over 150deg and keep on driving but if the fan is not working due to damage , then you will just keep driving until smoke comes out . (exactly what happened to one of my esc's) ..and those fans are not very tough at all.