Do Not Open Your Cases Anymore - Page 6 - RC-Monster Forums

auto2 · 11.06.2008, 10:51 AM

the way i keep fresh cut grass out of my rc is to fly my helicopter upside down 1 inch off the grass and blow all the cut grass away.

2 hours later im ready to drive.

( took 2 hours to put helicopter back togeather)

brushlessboy16 · 11.06.2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by auto2

the way i keep fresh cut grass out of my rc is to fly my helicopter upside down 1 inch off the grass and blow all the cut grass away.

2 hours later im ready to drive.

( took 2 hours to put helicopter back togeather)

pretty sure they have something like that, leaf blower?

JaySki · 11.06.2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

If there was not something wrong with the case design, we would not be having this thread. Move the fan to the outside, or better yet remove the fan completely from the design!

At least half of this issue here is related to a few noticing a possible issue with their and everyone pulling theirs apart.
I'd be willing to be that the wire routing is shifting from just trying to pull the stuff part.

RBMike · 11.06.2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JaySki

At least half of this issue here is related to a few noticing a possible issue with their and everyone pulling theirs apart.
I'd be willing to be that the wire routing is shifting from just trying to pull the stuff part.

Wrong, the fan wires are undisturbed when you remove the bottom of the case. The edges of the CCA are very rough fiberglass which makes a great saw. When they break the boards off of the panel they should be at least clean up the edge. For those of you who do not know, boards like this come in large panels that are scored between each individual board & the broken apart at the score lines. This process leaves very rough edges on the boards. The rough edges are not a big issue unless you let them rub against something like fane wires.

lincpimp · 11.06.2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JaySki

At least half of this issue here is related to a few noticing a possible issue with their and everyone pulling theirs apart.
I'd be willing to be that the wire routing is shifting from just trying to pull the stuff part.

Wanna make a bet with me on that... I am 4 for 4 on crimped fan wires, and I sure as hell did not do it opening the case.

People may have issues getting a MMM case open, these are the same people who repeatedly drive their truck into a tree and then complain about its poor build quality and materials. These people also take drool breaks at work and pick their nose constantly.

The fan wire is an issue, not a possible issue. Have you taken a MMM apart yet, or do you even have one? The fan wire is routed between the 2 caps closest to the neg bullet. The slot in the case lip is not directly lined up with that routing so the wire naturally falls in a location that can be crimped.

lutach · 11.06.2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

People may have issues getting a MMM case open, these are the same people who repeatedly drive their truck into a tree and then complain about its poor build quality and materials. These people also take drool breaks at work and pick their nose constantly.

Lincpimp master sir,

I have to agree with you 100000% on this one. How can someone not know how to open the Monster case without causing any damage. A lot of people do sometimes get too excited when they get a RC vehicle or item(s) and tend to just go too fast without taking their sweet time and looking things over first. A lot of mistakes do happen when people don't listen. I've been doing this for basically over 15yrs and I've probably made more mistakes then most of you guys on this forum, but I'm still learning as well. A lot of guys think I know a thing or two, but what I know is basically from what I've learned. So please, take your time when you get your products and ask as many questions before doing something you might not know. Most important though, always listen to the guys who have been there and done that.

JaySki · 11.06.2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

Wanna make a bet with me on that... I am 4 for 4 on crimped fan wires, and I sure as hell did not do it opening the case.

People may have issues getting a MMM case open, these are the same people who repeatedly drive their truck into a tree and then complain about its poor build quality and materials. These people also take drool breaks at work and pick their nose constantly.

The fan wire is an issue, not a possible issue. Have you taken a MMM apart yet, or do you even have one? The fan wire is routed between the 2 caps closest to the neg bullet. The slot in the case lip is not directly lined up with that routing so the wire naturally falls in a location that can be crimped.

Yes, I do have one.. in fact 4 of them. The only one I have opened was the one that I received the updated Case for after they sent the updated V3 to me. The other 3, no, I have not opened. I have no reason to... as.. they are under warranty.. and if they fail.. I'll send it in to Castle for Warranty Repair.

hootie7159 · 11.06.2008, 12:05 PM

i was walking through homedepot the other day and had an idea that maybe a some dry wall patch screen would work....maybe place the screen on top of the MMM case that way you won't have to open it if you don't want to....and i do believe that the patch screening is sticky on the other side.....but i haven't tried it yet..

brushlessboy16 · 11.06.2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hootie7159

i was walking through homedepot the other day and had an idea that maybe a some dry wall patch screen would work....maybe place the screen on top of the MMM case that way you won't have to open it if you don't want to....and i do believe that the patch screening is sticky on the other side.....but i haven't tried it yet..

might just be the ticket.

I have had 3 MMM, the fist one died silent BEC death, when i pulled it apart- the fan wire was worndown to the copper
2nd was from a member here who had put some sort of insulation around the wire- looked like textured clear tape, and it worked like a charm, no problems whatso ever..

bruce750i · 11.06.2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hootie7159

i was walking through homedepot the other day and had an idea that maybe a some dry wall patch screen would work....maybe place the screen on top of the MMM case that way you won't have to open it if you don't want to....and i do believe that the patch screening is sticky on the other side.....but i haven't tried it yet..

Thats what I did on my still kicking no mods V1.

DLS II · 11.06.2008, 12:58 PM

Yippie!! I just got my V3 case from CC. Now I can very carefully install it. Thanks CC!!! Don

11.06.2008, 01:22 PM

Honestly we do get some very good feedback from this forum. Most of the guys on here (not all but most) are pretty smart when it comes to R/C stuff.

11.06.2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by castlemike

Honestly we do get some very good feedback from this forum. Most of the guys on here (not all but most) are pretty smart when it comes to R/C stuff.

bustitup

BrianG · 11.06.2008, 06:44 PM

lol, I crack open just about everything I own and modify what I deem necessary (usually things that I feel should have been done at the factory).

But I agree, it sucks for those who do not have/can't afford to have a pile of spare ESCs if/when one goes south. A good warranty is a blessing, but it doesn't help you to keep running on race day - unless you happen to have Patrick as your pit crew.

brushlessboy16 · 11.06.2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

lol, I crack open just about everything I own and modify what I deem necessary (usually things that I feel should have been done at the factory).

But I agree, it sucks for those who do not have/can't afford to have a pile of spare ESCs if/when one goes south. A good warranty is a blessing, but it doesn't help you to keep running on race day - unless you happen to have Patrick as your pit crew.

like de-fanning?