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03-02-2009, 07:24 PM
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RE: best castle esc
its limited on the motors you can use... i wouldnt trust it with a ammo or neu motor..
look at it as an investment.. so if you ever want to upgrade to 10th scale you can,, or if you ever want to get a vendetta or mini inferno or a mini e-revo.. you already have the esc you need..
look at it as an investment.. so if you ever want to upgrade to 10th scale you can,, or if you ever want to get a vendetta or mini inferno or a mini e-revo.. you already have the esc you need..
03-02-2009, 07:27 PM
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RE: best castle esc
Towerhobbies has it for $77
Stormerhobbies has it for $70
You could probably find a coupon code on Towerhobbies. Great ESC and yeah, as Jae said, it is a great investment.
It can also run brushed motors with reverse lockout as well.
Stormerhobbies has it for $70
You could probably find a coupon code on Towerhobbies. Great ESC and yeah, as Jae said, it is a great investment.
It can also run brushed motors with reverse lockout as well.
03-02-2009, 07:47 PM
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RE: best castle esc
The Mamba Micro Pro
4-12 NiCd/NiMH, 2-3 cell LiPo
Handles Up To 380 Motor
Size: 1.2 x 1.5 x 0.65" (30x38x19mm)
Weight: 0.9oz (24.5g)
The 1/10th Sidewinder
4-12 NiCd/NiMH, 2-3 cell LiPo
Handles Up To 550 Motor
Size: 1.8L x 1.4W x 0.9H (45.7 x 35 x 23mm)
Weight: 2.2oz (62.4g)
Only thing that the Micro Pro offers over the Sidewinder is a smaller footprint and weight.The Mamba Micro Pro was designed for Mini Motors. It won't work great with 1/10 scale.The Sidewinder Sport was designed for 1/10 scale and it is great with Mini Motors. The Mamba Micro Pro is a good ESC no doubt but the Sidewinder would be my preferred ESC
4-12 NiCd/NiMH, 2-3 cell LiPo
Handles Up To 380 Motor
Size: 1.2 x 1.5 x 0.65" (30x38x19mm)
Weight: 0.9oz (24.5g)
The 1/10th Sidewinder
4-12 NiCd/NiMH, 2-3 cell LiPo
Handles Up To 550 Motor
Size: 1.8L x 1.4W x 0.9H (45.7 x 35 x 23mm)
Weight: 2.2oz (62.4g)
Only thing that the Micro Pro offers over the Sidewinder is a smaller footprint and weight.The Mamba Micro Pro was designed for Mini Motors. It won't work great with 1/10 scale.The Sidewinder Sport was designed for 1/10 scale and it is great with Mini Motors. The Mamba Micro Pro is a good ESC no doubt but the Sidewinder would be my preferred ESC
03-02-2009, 08:47 PM
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RE: best castle esc
I personally would go with the micro sidewinder. I use mine for 1/10 scale but not 550 can size. I use it on up to 480 can size motors with no issues. I would say the price tag of the 1/10 is double of the micro sidewinder? If not more. I see castle lists them for 169.99.....Geez...for a mini? And it is huge in comparison to any other mini esc that I have ever seen. 2.2 ozs is nothing to bat an eye at either. Hell my mini's weigh in at around 16-18 ozs. That is 1/8 of the total car weight. IMO that is nuts.
To each his own,
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03-02-2009, 08:48 PM
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RE: best castle esc
you're going to have a hard time fitting a 1/10 sidewinder in that pro-pulse. especially if you are running that 1/10 servo at the same time! i think you would be happy with the 1/18 sidewinder or the micro pro. the sidewinder will fit with no problems. i run the bejesus out of mine with very acceptable temps. the mamba 25 is older technology. my $0.02 fwiw
03-02-2009, 09:33 PM
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Depends on your needs. For 1/18th on road, I'd get a micro sidewinder. Just like Mr. Mugen said, weight makes a big difference in a car so light. Plus, you don't really need crazy motors for on road... even the new detta tc is super fast with a 20mm motor.
For heavier trucks like the detta st, I can see why people buy the sidewinders. Room isn't an issue, and the ability to upgrade to 1/10th scale is totally valid. The extra amp handling capabilities are also nice if you're using a powerful motor. And the 1/10th sidewinder only costs a few more dollars than a mamba micro pro. btw... Mr Mugen, the 1/10th sidewinder can be had for $70-80 (depending on where you buy), you must be thinking about "suggested retail" price or something else.
As for the Mamba micro pro.... its the same esc as the micro sidewinder + a case & heatsink. Both can handle 30+ amps continuous, so I don't see a reason to buy a mmp. I don't like the case anyways, and I can add my own heatsink for less.
For heavier trucks like the detta st, I can see why people buy the sidewinders. Room isn't an issue, and the ability to upgrade to 1/10th scale is totally valid. The extra amp handling capabilities are also nice if you're using a powerful motor. And the 1/10th sidewinder only costs a few more dollars than a mamba micro pro. btw... Mr Mugen, the 1/10th sidewinder can be had for $70-80 (depending on where you buy), you must be thinking about "suggested retail" price or something else.
As for the Mamba micro pro.... its the same esc as the micro sidewinder + a case & heatsink. Both can handle 30+ amps continuous, so I don't see a reason to buy a mmp. I don't like the case anyways, and I can add my own heatsink for less.
03-02-2009, 10:04 PM
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How would the ammo 25-35 3900kv motor go with the 1/10 sidewinder sport esc? I have a mamba 5400kv and the 25 esc. With that set up i have now it cogs like crazy.
03-02-2009, 10:13 PM
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It would be fine.
and btw... if your current combo is cogging, you need to adjust your esc's setting or get better batteries. Moving up to a more powerful motor without addressing your current batteries will only make the problem worse.
and btw... if your current combo is cogging, you need to adjust your esc's setting or get better batteries. Moving up to a more powerful motor without addressing your current batteries will only make the problem worse.
03-02-2009, 10:16 PM
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well i can get a micro sidewinder for $50 or a 1/10 sidewinder ofr $45...
If you can get the 1/10th sidewinder for $45, then get it asap. If you don't want it, I'll buy it.
03-02-2009, 11:03 PM
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It would be fine.
and btw... if your current combo is cogging, you need to adjust your esc's setting or get better batteries. Moving up to a more powerful motor without addressing your current batteries will only make the problem worse.
It would be fine.
and btw... if your current combo is cogging, you need to adjust your esc's setting or get better batteries. Moving up to a more powerful motor without addressing your current batteries will only make the problem worse.
Oh i no. I am going to reset my esc. I just am looking for a little more.
03-02-2009, 11:26 PM
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rschoi_75 Yes I got that price from CC's site. Didn't know they were that far off...wow. I run my 1/10 stampede on 4s all day with no heat build up in the esc what so ever. No cooling fan no nada. Just geared right and not pulling mad amps. I don't see why the micro sidewinder would not perform as well in the dettas and KMI's? In fact my KMI has the micro in it now as I type this. Testing neu motors in it with that esc and still no heat. Just making a plus side for the micro. Gotta love such a powerful small package. It fits anywhere.
No doubt the 1/10 is a higher rated esc and kick butt but like castle said....100 amps will not fry it in under 30 seconds. (the micro that is)
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No doubt the 1/10 is a higher rated esc and kick butt but like castle said....100 amps will not fry it in under 30 seconds. (the micro that is)
Kevin
03-02-2009, 11:52 PM
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How would the ammo 25-35 3900kv motor go with the 1/10 sidewinder sport esc? I have a mamba 5400kv and the 25 esc. With that set up i have now it cogs like crazy.
How would the ammo 25-35 3900kv motor go with the 1/10 sidewinder sport esc? I have a mamba 5400kv and the 25 esc. With that set up i have now it cogs like crazy.
ORIGINAL: Mr. Mugen
No doubt the 1/10 is a higher rated esc and kick butt but like castle said....100 amps will not fry it in under 30 seconds. (the micro that is)
Kevin
No doubt the 1/10 is a higher rated esc and kick butt but like castle said....100 amps will not fry it in under 30 seconds. (the micro that is)
Kevin
03-03-2009, 12:02 AM
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Right I understnad. But to put a 2 oz esc in a small car is crazy.....just my opinion. Not sure how many others are like myself but if I bought a 1/10 car/truck I would buy a 1/10 esc....same goes for the mini's. I hate swapping electronics so each car gets their own. Just my take on it. Of course the up side is heavier = better traction... 
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03-03-2009, 12:11 AM
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ORIGINAL: Mr. Mugen
Right I understnad. But to put a 2 oz esc in a small car is crazy.....just my opinion. Not sure how many others are like myself but if I bought a 1/10 car/truck I would buy a 1/10 esc....same goes for the mini's. I hate swapping electronics so each car gets their own. Just my take on it. Of course the up side is heavier = better traction...
Kevin
Right I understnad. But to put a 2 oz esc in a small car is crazy.....just my opinion. Not sure how many others are like myself but if I bought a 1/10 car/truck I would buy a 1/10 esc....same goes for the mini's. I hate swapping electronics so each car gets their own. Just my take on it. Of course the up side is heavier = better traction...
Kevin
Cells: 6-8 NiCd/NiMH, 2 cell LiPo
Continuous: 100A
Resistance: .0003 Ohm
Brake: Proportional
Reversible: Yes, with lockout
Low Voltage Cut-off: Programmable
Size: 1.9 x 1.3 x 1.2" (48x33x30mm)
Weight: 2.5oz (70.9g)