New Castle ESC

I don't know if this controller could be put in a truck, but if yes, this should be a solid choice!
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...oenix-180.html

[Takedown]

It looks nice and all but man $300... I would rather spend it on an MGM or a Quark were you know that what your getting is not only high quality, but that it can handle just about anything.

[PowerRocks]

It is only 224 with the 25% discount CC has.

[Takedown]

Originally Posted by PowerRocks

It is only 224 with the 25% discount CC has.

On the other hand then it isnt half bad.

Originally Posted by Takedown

It looks nice and all but man $300... I would rather spend it on an MGM or a Quark were you know that what your getting is not only high quality, but that it can handle just about anything.

After all the last histories about MGM, i'am more confident about this castle one.
I'am prety sure that the $300.00 spend on this castle is a way better investment than puting it on a MGM or Quark

What do you want, i'am little frustrating about MGM controller for now. My 16018 has the curent fuse problem, i've send it to MGM and today, 9 days had past since MGM have return me my controller and i've not recieve it yet
And somes guys here have smoke their 22418 a minute after connect it to the pack

Anyways, i don't want to start a big debate here, but as i said, my first experience with MGM controller don't worth the $300.00 i've put to get it.

But maybe this Castle don't work with a pistol radio.

I dream of a companie who'll make a GOOD and RELIABLE controller. I don't ask too much, hein

[Takedown]

Well no esc company is going to be perfect ya know... MGM IMO is by far the best made ESC's out there right now. You really cant beat what you get.

I just hope that mine is not lost in the mail
If i recieve it, i'll can give it a beat and after that, post the results

Originally Posted by Takedown

Well no esc company is going to be perfect ya know... MGM IMO is by far the best made ESC's out there right now. You really cant beat what you get.

Are you actually running one ? Keeping in mind that a few months back you would swear till you were blue that the VXL was better than the MM in every way. So far my MM controllers have outlasted every high end controller I can get my hands on. The MGM is an expensive controller. IMO it's just not up to snuff for the price. Hopefully in the future they will get the design and the software implementation perfected and It will be a much better ESC.

I would be willing to give that new phoenix a shot if it works decent with a pistol grip.

Take a look at this one
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSDV4&P=7

[MetalMan]

Back when MGMs were new to us in the U.S. they were priced incredibly low. You could get a 12012 for something like $150-180, but they didn't have their higher amp/voltage ESCs out yet. I remember watching the price of that same ESC jump up almost $250! Whether it's MGM increasing their profit margin or the decreasing value of the dollar or a combination of both, their ESCs are just too expensive IMO.

As for the Phoenix 180, I'm sure it will be robust. Some minor heatsinking will make it even more capable. However, I couldn't justify spending $225 on it, when you can get a HV-110 through Tower for only $200 with the right coupon. HV-110 will do double the voltage of the Phoenix 180, and it will push out almost 1000 watts more with the right battery (5280watts vs 4320 watts).

[Arct1k]

If I read the posts correctly MGM are having LVC and breaking issues ATM which require factory firmware upgrades and MM are running 5S on 1/8 far beyond spec and just released firmware upgrades which everyone can update with just a USB cable - MM $115 / MGM $300...

Now I agree if you want 6s then MGM or Jazz are the ways to go...

Originally Posted by MetalMan

Back when MGMs were new to us in the U.S. they were priced incredibly low. You could get a 12012 for something like $150-180, but they didn't have their higher amp/voltage ESCs out yet. I remember watching the price of that same ESC jump up almost $250! Whether it's MGM increasing their profit margin or the decreasing value of the dollar or a combination of both, their ESCs are just too expensive IMO.

As for the Phoenix 180, I'm sure it will be robust. Some minor heatsinking will make it even more capable. However, I couldn't justify spending $225 on it, when you can get a HV-110 through Tower for only $200 with the right coupon. HV-110 will do double the voltage of the Phoenix 180, and it will push out almost 1000 watts more with the right battery (5280watts vs 4320 watts).

I've look for the HV-110, but it seem to be a pain to program for a pistol radio.

[Matthew_Armeni]

There are these too... http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...a_hv_line.html
little pricey but could be the last ESC you'd ever need.

[BrianG]

If only they made an air-cooled version of those marine ones....

[Gee]

Would these adapters work? Or Do they work?

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=rch-pistix

There must be more of an issue then just the type of transmitter used.

Airplane controllers, Marine Controller, HV controllers, mini controllers. Cooling problems? Brakes? Reverse? Amp Draw, Volatage KV RPM BEC 4s 2s LVC 1515 1521 1y 1.5d and I though piglaten was tough.........

Back to the search dungeon I go....................

Wait. I think I get it

Quote Artc1k "If I read the posts correctly MGM are having LVC and breaking issues ATM which require factory firmware upgrades "

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