Need help with Mamba 25. updated video again. Won't run on ground...
03-03-2008, 07:01 PM
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Need help with Mamba 25. updated video again. Won't run on ground...
Alright so this is what is happening.
This is what I have it programed too:
Proportional brake with reverse lockout
50%
No cut-off
Normal
Low
I have also calibrated it.
http://www.youtube.com/v/bZhxXWqTj1s
Engine gets hot when on ground. When off ground and hit gas goes PERFECTLY! But when I put on the ground it goes sucky... I don't think it is gearing as I am running 22/45 which is the same as 19/41. ( http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7060354 )
This is what I have it programed too:
Proportional brake with reverse lockout
50%
No cut-off
Normal
Low
I have also calibrated it.
http://www.youtube.com/v/bZhxXWqTj1s
Engine gets hot when on ground. When off ground and hit gas goes PERFECTLY! But when I put on the ground it goes sucky... I don't think it is gearing as I am running 22/45 which is the same as 19/41. ( http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7060354 )
03-03-2008, 09:24 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
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This may be a stupid question, but are you using a 3 cell Lipo?
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This may be a stupid question, but are you using a 3 cell Lipo?
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03-03-2008, 09:27 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
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What firmware are you running? I've heard of the new 1.17 firmware causing people problems...
What firmware are you running? I've heard of the new 1.17 firmware causing people problems...
03-03-2008, 09:29 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
the tech support at castle is really great, they will know what questions to ask you as they figure out the problem. call them in the morning, until then dont try to use it, it looks like i could possibly be the motor just as well as the controller. if its the motor, you could blow your controller by trying to make it move, i did that once on one of mine and it was looking just like your video. (may not be, but wait till you talk to castle before you plug it in again)
good luck
good luck
03-03-2008, 09:31 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
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the tech support at castle is really great, they will know what questions to ask you as they figure out the problem. call them in the morning, until then dont try to use it, it looks like i could possibly be the motor just as well as the controller. if its the motor, you could blow your controller by trying to make it move, i did that once on one of mine and it was looking just like your video. (may not be, but wait till you talk to castle before you plug it in again)
good luck
the tech support at castle is really great, they will know what questions to ask you as they figure out the problem. call them in the morning, until then dont try to use it, it looks like i could possibly be the motor just as well as the controller. if its the motor, you could blow your controller by trying to make it move, i did that once on one of mine and it was looking just like your video. (may not be, but wait till you talk to castle before you plug it in again)
good luck
03-04-2008, 12:36 AM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
Did you calibrate the TX too the ESC ? , you need to do this to set FWD/NEUTRAL/REV .
Try adjusting your throttle trim also .
Try adjusting your throttle trim also .
03-04-2008, 12:17 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
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Did you calibrate the TX too the ESC ? , you need to do this to set FWD/NEUTRAL/REV .
Try adjusting your throttle trim also .
Did you calibrate the TX too the ESC ? , you need to do this to set FWD/NEUTRAL/REV .
Try adjusting your throttle trim also .
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
Everything you need to know about calibration is in the manual. Follow the steps in order and exactly the way it is described. I have done it to all 8 or so of mine without issues.
03-04-2008, 03:40 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos!
I got it calibrated heres an update video
http://www.youtube.com/v/S6XRdiEt1io
Engine is still getting hot.
http://www.youtube.com/v/S6XRdiEt1io
Engine is still getting hot.
03-04-2008, 07:14 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos! UPDATED VIDEO 3/4/08
Is your drivetrain binding? Do you have a castlelink so you can update the firmware. Have you played around with the start up power etc.?
03-04-2008, 07:24 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos! UPDATED VIDEO 3/4/08
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Is your drivetrain binding? Do you have a castlelink so you can update the firmware. Have you played around with the start up power etc.?
Is your drivetrain binding? Do you have a castlelink so you can update the firmware. Have you played around with the start up power etc.?
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos! UPDATED VIDEO 3/4/08
With a hot motor, you need to look at gearing too. What kind of gearing do you have and what kind of driving do you do? If it's mainly speed runs with a tall gearing, make sure you give it a break between heavy workouts. Also, add an aluminum heat sink on the motor. Sticky bearings could be trouble too. How well does it free-roll without the pinion in contact with the spur?
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. With videos! UPDATED VIDEO 3/4/08
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With a hot motor, you need to look at gearing too. What kind of gearing do you have and what kind of driving do you do? If it's mainly speed runs with a tall gearing, make sure you give it a break between heavy workouts. Also, add an aluminum heat sink on the motor. Sticky bearings could be trouble too. How well does it free-roll without the pinion in contact with the spur?
With a hot motor, you need to look at gearing too. What kind of gearing do you have and what kind of driving do you do? If it's mainly speed runs with a tall gearing, make sure you give it a break between heavy workouts. Also, add an aluminum heat sink on the motor. Sticky bearings could be trouble too. How well does it free-roll without the pinion in contact with the spur?
03-04-2008, 09:27 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. updated video again. Won't run on ground...
Another update
http://www.youtube.com/v/bZhxXWqTj1s
http://www.youtube.com/v/bZhxXWqTj1s
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. updated video again. Won't run on ground...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but in the latest video it looks like the motor connections to the speed control are bare. Is it possible anything shorted out?
I take it that it never worked right since you first installed it. How long does it take for the motor to heat up while you are trying to make it go? Is the battery good? Do you have another battery you can try?
I take it that it never worked right since you first installed it. How long does it take for the motor to heat up while you are trying to make it go? Is the battery good? Do you have another battery you can try?
03-05-2008, 07:13 AM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. updated video again. Won't run on ground...
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but in the latest video it looks like the motor connections to the speed control are bare. Is it possible anything shorted out?
I take it that it never worked right since you first installed it. How long does it take for the motor to heat up while you are trying to make it go? Is the battery good? Do you have another battery you can try?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but in the latest video it looks like the motor connections to the speed control are bare. Is it possible anything shorted out?
I take it that it never worked right since you first installed it. How long does it take for the motor to heat up while you are trying to make it go? Is the battery good? Do you have another battery you can try?
03-05-2008, 08:56 PM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. updated video again. Won't run on ground...
Well it is gearing... So I have to figure out my own gearing I guess. I crunched it today pretty badly.
03-06-2008, 08:34 AM
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RE: Need help with Mamba 25. updated video again. Won't run on ground...
The gearing sounded a bit high - did you back the pinion down some? Maybe a 15T to start and go from there. You can bash with better acceleration and lower top-speed and it can typically be a bit more fun.
