MMM v3 Update

[Dagger Thrasher]

Fantastic. Let us know how you get on! I'm hoping that the V1/V2s won't need to be updated to V3 BEC hardware with this new patch.

[lutach]

Ok, new software in the Monster, now it's time for the connectors. BRB .

[phatmonk]

So were alot of the problems excluding obvious physicaly broken components caused by software/programed parameters in the MMMv1s and v2s?Allthough all 3 of my v2s have run flawlessly.I have downloaded Castle link 3.12 but not updated the controlers yet.Either way I win thanks to pdelcast and dedicated CC and their excelent customer service.

[JThiessen]

Is the Castle software completely Vista "incapable"? I just tried installing the CD software, but no luck. I'll try the website now.

[Dagger Thrasher]

Works fine. You might need to run the program as an administrator, but I'm on Vista 64 here and it runs without a problem after running it as admin.

[e-mike]

Originally Posted by phatmonk

Allthough all 3 of my v2s have run flawlessly.

impossiblehow???

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by Dagger Thrasher

Works fine. You might need to run the program as an administrator, but I'm on Vista 64 here and it runs without a problem after running it as admin.

Mine's getting hung up on the Windows Installer, so I dont have the option of running it as an administrator. Got that on both the CD and download from the website. Friken Vista.....I am soooo dumping it.

Alright - got it. For anyone else with Vista: Download the software first (as opposed to clicking "run"), then you can right click on the program and choose "run as administrator".

I'm still dumping it......

[Dagger Thrasher]

Is it getting halfway through the installer, and then complaining that it's missing a component (or something like that) and can't continue? That's what mine did...so I just saved the actual installer file to the desktop, and ran the installer itself as admin; then it worked fine. The CastleLink program itself, once installed, doesn't seem to need to be run as admin.

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Yes -- turns out that the software was allowing very fast changes to battery voltage ("spikes") which could cause BEC damage. The new software monitors the battery voltage thousands of times a second, and prevents the spikes that can damage the BEC (both during acceleration and braking.)

Thats pretty interesting!

So is the V3 going to have bullets for the motor and batt? If not, I need to find me a V2, get the new case, and firmware. I want to be able to have the bullets

Also, with the taller case, will the BL E-Revo mount be able to be used with the old case? Or will it have play? Or?

and the verdict is...? has this helped anyone with a V2 ? i am stuck at work and am hanging out to try the new firmware download...

anyone...? fixed?

[Sammus]

Originally Posted by e-mike

impossiblehow???

I think we're just not unco when using them. I also have three that are all fine all on 6s all no mods :P

bzzzzz....failed!!!
3.12 done nothing but buy me 30 seconds of driving then...game over.

nothing spectacular either like sparks or popping or flames....just conks out.

well another trip back home...better get its passport ready :P

hmmm 4 weeks....

[Dagger Thrasher]

Was your MMM running alright before the update? I'm just thinking that maybe the damage had already been done...

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Downloaded new firmware. I'll disconnect the ext. bec tomorrow and get ready for some running on Friday morning to see how it goes

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by 123revo

bzzzzz....failed!!!
3.12 done nothing but buy me 30 seconds of driving then...game over.

nothing spectacular either like sparks or popping or flames....just conks out.

well another trip back home...better get its passport ready :P

hmmm 4 weeks....

How long have you had the esc? V1, V2 or V3?