I have the DNL version in my Bandit MKII. One channel on the controller burned up then one of the main gear motors. After replacement no issues. I have heard xicoy controller is more robust.
Wow, I had the same thing happen, first the controller burned a port and then the motor went out. This is really not good news. I'm thinking about trying the xicoy controller as well but D&L said it can't handle the current load; I see BVM is now only selling the e-gear with the xicoy controller.