MMM v3 Update

[E-fanatic]

I cant wait. Thanks for the update

[bruce750i]

Originally Posted by DRIFT_BUGGY

Sweet, thanks for the update Patrick. Maybe some people can sleep now

Nice Drift Buggy

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Bernie Wolfard

Please note, if you have a V1 or V2 that is still working we will be releasing a new firmware for all Monsters that will inoculate these earlier versions from most of the problems people have been having. With this update you can choose to keep the one you have or at lease wait before you send it in for a quicker turn around with assurance that your working unit will keep on working. Look for the release early next week. Check the downloads section on our website and look for a version higher that 3.11: http://www.castlecreations.com/downloads.html. Click on download know, scroll to the bottom of the next page and click the "I have read and understand this information, Download Now." Run the software and it will update the Castle Link software on your computer. Then plug your MMM in and update it by clicking on the 'Software' tab then clicking the 'Update Firmware' button.


Bernie

Thanks Bernie!

[jhautz]

Cool. Sounds good! Almost too good...Whats changed in the software that prevents hardware failures?

We have been told in the past that V1's were going to be replaced whether in warranty or out of warranty. So if this new software update fixes the failure issues with the V1 does it basically have a lifetime warranty?

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by Bernie Wolfard

Please note, if you have a V1 or V2 that is still working we will be releasing a new firmware for all Monsters that will inoculate these earlier versions from most of the problems people have been having. With this update you can choose to keep the one you have or at lease wait before you send it in for a quicker turn around with assurance that your working unit will keep on working. Look for the release early next week. Check the downloads section on our website and look for a version higher that 3.11: http://www.castlecreations.com/downloads.html. Click on download know, scroll to the bottom of the next page and click the "I have read and understand this information, Download Now." Run the software and it will update the Castle Link software on your computer. Then plug your MMM in and update it by clicking on the 'Software' tab then clicking the 'Update Firmware' button.


Bernie

So will this firmware fix the bec problems in the v1 and v2? Is it possible to just get a new case then for the v1 + v2

3.11 is still the same version they released in August. There's nothing new to that version.
I already sent my V2 this morning for replacement.

Although I am looking forward to new MMM, I will wait to make sure V3 is perfect enough.

[Finnster]

Congrats and hopefully everything goes well.

Btw, is there any exclusivity clauses with the ERevo deal? Is there a possibility of ever seeing MMMs in other OEM BL vehicles down the road?

[Arct1k]

Ryan ;-)

[VintageMA]

Originally Posted by Bernie Wolfard

Please note, if you have a V1 or V2 that is still working we will be releasing a new firmware for all Monsters that will inoculate these earlier versions from most of the problems people have been having. With this update you can choose to keep the one you have or at lease wait before you send it in for a quicker turn around with assurance that your working unit will keep on working. Look for the release early next week. Check the downloads section on our website and look for a version higher that 3.11: http://www.castlecreations.com/downloads.html. Click on download know, scroll to the bottom of the next page and click the "I have read and understand this information, Download Now." Run the software and it will update the Castle Link software on your computer. Then plug your MMM in and update it by clicking on the 'Software' tab then clicking the 'Update Firmware' button.


Bernie

Bernie - would you be able to discuss any specifics to the changes that the software update will provide? Are there any negative performance impacts to the V1 and V2 MMMs?

[macr0w]

I want to know if the bullets are still touching the heatsink.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by macr0w

I want to know if the bullets are still touching the heatsink.

Not an issue, and never was.

If the bullets touch the heat sink, they just ablate the aluminum until there is clearance. Any connection with the anodized aluminum is fairly high resistance when compared with the motor.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by DRIFT_BUGGY

So will this firmware fix the bec problems in the v1 and v2? Is it possible to just get a new case then for the v1 + v2

Yep -- all you need to do is request a new case, and we'll send you one.

[Dafni]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Not an issue, and never was.

If the bullets touch the heat sink, they just ablate the aluminum until there is clearance. Any connection with the anodized aluminum is fairly high resistance when compared with the motor.

Even on the battery side?

I understand the ablation would only take a split second, but even if the ESC would survive something like that wouldn't it hurt our lipos?

Anyway Patrick, thank you for each and every post of you. Your updates and input here are greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Daf