Smoking mamba monster ESC
06-12-2012, 03:47 AM
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RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC
ORIGINAL: phmaximus
So what's better, say u have 2 different pinions and spur gears that when combined have the same gear ratio.
What's better more rpm or less rpm?
Wouldn't a higher rpm produce less force on the gears and in turn lower the current draw? With the same preformance?
So what's better, say u have 2 different pinions and spur gears that when combined have the same gear ratio.
What's better more rpm or less rpm?
Wouldn't a higher rpm produce less force on the gears and in turn lower the current draw? With the same preformance?
As for your question about different spur/pinion combinations that total the same ratio, there is no difference whatsoever.
06-12-2012, 04:51 AM
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Off course, I over thought it and had a brain fart,
Both gear sets would have the same motor RPM at a given speed...
Guess the only reason we can change the spur gear on most Rc cars is because of clearance issues with big pinions and big spurs.
Both gear sets would have the same motor RPM at a given speed...
Guess the only reason we can change the spur gear on most Rc cars is because of clearance issues with big pinions and big spurs.
06-12-2012, 09:06 AM
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RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC
Th 18/54 gearing is the Traxxas recommended gearing setup for 4s LiPo. I've been running it with 4s and 5s, and never have any heat issues. 110-120 Farenheit at the most. The ESC stays below 100. Top speed on Trencher X's has been approx 42 mph on 4s. I haven't measured it yet on 5s because I've been too lazy.
I have no complaints. The area where I run I don't have enough room to open it up for very long on 4s or 5s, so 6s would be a complete waste of time and money. Plus I get reasonable durability out of the ERBE on 4s and 5s.
I have no complaints. The area where I run I don't have enough room to open it up for very long on 4s or 5s, so 6s would be a complete waste of time and money. Plus I get reasonable durability out of the ERBE on 4s and 5s.
06-12-2012, 01:56 PM
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RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC
Castle have replied. It may be of interest to you guys so here it is:
' Daniel,
First thing is yes if the ESC is smoking then it is game over for that. As for why it started smoking I notice a couple things, first your gearing is very aggressive. Also your batteries are a little on the low side. We recommend a minimum of 5000mAh or higher and a 35c or higher. You can still send in the ESC to the repair dept. and for $70.00USD we will send you out a new one. '
Think i will be returning it, depending on postage costs to US. Quite surprised they have offered. They havent mentioned the heat from the coating surprisingly.
06-12-2012, 02:23 PM
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RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC
ORIGINAL: d4ns
Hi, had a few problems getting this car running but after going back to 1.24 firmware all was good. However...
The ESC is now smoking between the red and white motor wires. I have sent castle a message, so will be interesting to hear why. Unfortunately i waterproofed the board so no warranty for me, even though it was a couple of weeks old.
Spec is:
The motor is the combo 2200KV 1515
6S Turnigy Lipo 5000mAh 25-35C
22T pinion and 63T spur gear
CC BEC
Anybody have any ideas as to why? Or if its easily fixable myself?
Should i try something different as ive only had problems with castle stuff so far. I mean using a combo and having to go back to really old firmware is pretty poor in itself.
Daniel
Hi, had a few problems getting this car running but after going back to 1.24 firmware all was good. However...
The ESC is now smoking between the red and white motor wires. I have sent castle a message, so will be interesting to hear why. Unfortunately i waterproofed the board so no warranty for me, even though it was a couple of weeks old.
Spec is:
The motor is the combo 2200KV 1515
6S Turnigy Lipo 5000mAh 25-35C
22T pinion and 63T spur gear
CC BEC
Anybody have any ideas as to why? Or if its easily fixable myself?
Should i try something different as ive only had problems with castle stuff so far. I mean using a combo and having to go back to really old firmware is pretty poor in itself.
Daniel
So let me guess You Waterproofed your esc and it started smoking? Many above said it right, it's smoking because of your waterproofing method.
Personally I wouldnt try to waterproof anything brushless, just buy the traxxas Veleion system if you want a waterproof R/C,
They are cheap I mean $159 on tower is not bad. And you can run it in water. And buy a traxxas blue servo, and waterproof your reciever.
Im waterproofing as well, but im doing it with brushed motors because like they are they are water proof. Most Brushless motors are not water proof.
06-13-2012, 01:35 AM
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RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC
ORIGINAL: ElectricGuy007
So let me guess You Waterproofed your esc and it started smoking? Many above said it right, it's smoking because of your waterproofing method.
Personally I wouldnt try to waterproof anything brushless, just buy the traxxas Veleion system if you want a waterproof R/C,
They are cheap I mean $159 on tower is not bad. And you can run it in water. And buy a traxxas blue servo, and waterproof your reciever.
Im waterproofing as well, but im doing it with brushed motors because like they are they are water proof. Most Brushless motors are not water proof.
ORIGINAL: d4ns
Hi, had a few problems getting this car running but after going back to 1.24 firmware all was good. However...
The ESC is now smoking between the red and white motor wires. I have sent castle a message, so will be interesting to hear why. Unfortunately i waterproofed the board so no warranty for me, even though it was a couple of weeks old.
Spec is:
The motor is the combo 2200KV 1515
6S Turnigy Lipo 5000mAh 25-35C
22T pinion and 63T spur gear
CC BEC
Anybody have any ideas as to why? Or if its easily fixable myself?
Should i try something different as ive only had problems with castle stuff so far. I mean using a combo and having to go back to really old firmware is pretty poor in itself.
Daniel
Hi, had a few problems getting this car running but after going back to 1.24 firmware all was good. However...
The ESC is now smoking between the red and white motor wires. I have sent castle a message, so will be interesting to hear why. Unfortunately i waterproofed the board so no warranty for me, even though it was a couple of weeks old.
Spec is:
The motor is the combo 2200KV 1515
6S Turnigy Lipo 5000mAh 25-35C
22T pinion and 63T spur gear
CC BEC
Anybody have any ideas as to why? Or if its easily fixable myself?
Should i try something different as ive only had problems with castle stuff so far. I mean using a combo and having to go back to really old firmware is pretty poor in itself.
Daniel
So let me guess You Waterproofed your esc and it started smoking? Many above said it right, it's smoking because of your waterproofing method.
Personally I wouldnt try to waterproof anything brushless, just buy the traxxas Veleion system if you want a waterproof R/C,
They are cheap I mean $159 on tower is not bad. And you can run it in water. And buy a traxxas blue servo, and waterproof your reciever.
Im waterproofing as well, but im doing it with brushed motors because like they are they are water proof. Most Brushless motors are not water proof.
