Quark monster pro

I have a deal on one, and i only run on 4s on my crt.5 with a Neu 1512, 1.5d (3200Kv)

Is this controller is good????

I have a MM for now, i would like to run on 4s without to have need of a UBEC, and i want to know if the Quark is better than the MM.
Is it a waste of money or a good thing to buy this unit???

Thank you!

[TexasSP]

Many swear by it and it supposedly runs excellent up to 5s, just has issues with 6s. Everyone I have heard from that owns one says they are butter smooth, and some say smoother than the MM/MMM. If it was me, and I only needed 4-5s capability, and the deal was awesome, I would buy it.

Just keep in mind though that all Quark warranty/repair issues has to go through Korea, that includes any communication.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by david lamontagn

I have a deal on one, and i only run on 4s on my crt.5 with a Neu 1512, 1.5d (3200Kv)

Is this controller is good????

I have a MM for now, i would like to run on 4s without to have need of a UBEC, and i want to know if the Quark is better than the MM.
Is it a waste of money or a good thing to buy this unit???

Thank you!

Neither the quark nor the MM will run 4s without a bec.

The quark is a good esc. It has the same fets as a MM. I think the programming is better in the quark, as it will run any motor, and runs them all well. However the MM has a better heatsink. I run the quark 125b on 6s in a buggy and have had success. I also run one in an emaxx with a plett maxx and 4s lipo. And in a slayer with a hacker c50 13L on 5s.

How cheap is your good deal?

[Sorb3t]

If you get it I would think about doing the heat pad internal mod. After that + RCM heatsink, caps, and maybe fans it has been very reliable and smooth on 4s on my Maxx. Programming is ok and I haven't had to worry about it since. If you feel comfortable doing some mods and the price is low enough...

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Neither the quark nor the MM will run 4s without a bec.

The quark is a good esc. It has the same fets as a MM. I think the programming is better in the quark, as it will run any motor, and runs them all well. However the MM has a better heatsink. I run the quark 125b on 6s in a buggy and have had success. I also run one in an emaxx with a plett maxx and 4s lipo. And in a slayer with a hacker c50 13L on 5s.

How cheap is your good deal?

$120.00 but the external casing have been remove and replace by a transparent shrink wrap.
You say that i need a UBEC on 4s with the Quark?????????

And realy, is i need to do all the internal modifs and use the RCM heat sink if i only run 4s in a crt.5????

[e-mike]

oui david you need a ubec for 4cell lipo sur le quark.....et en 4 cell you dont need of a big heat sink....jlai runner en 6 cell no issue sor far(20 minutes de temps)

[lincpimp]

If it does not have a case you will want to stick some sort of heatsink to the fets. You can get them cheap off ebay.

[e-mike]

my quark still have the heat sink....

I realy don't know if i'll take your Quark or wait for one of your MMM

[BrianG]

I really liked both of my Quarks (one sold with my Revo). Always VERY smooth no matter how slow you go. Even with the newer MM/MMM firmware, I still think Quark is smoother. Quarks simply operate differently in their start up routines than the MM/MMM. If you can get by the heat and warranty issues, and run 5s or lower, it is a good ESC. Personally, the thermal mod is needed though - the pad they use just isn't good enough for proper heat transfer. Adding a couple caps helps even more.

[e-mike]

Originally Posted by david lamontagn

I realy don't know if i'll take your Quark or wait for one of your MMM

so i have a v3 on the way but ill keep itmy quark waiting for you david

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I really liked both of my Quarks (one sold with my Revo). Always VERY smooth no matter how slow you go. Even with the newer MM/MMM firmware, I still think Quark is smoother. Quarks simply operate differently in their start up routines than the MM/MMM. If you can get by the heat and warranty issues, and run 5s or lower, it is a good ESC. Personally, the thermal mod is needed though - the pad they use just isn't good enough for proper heat transfer. Adding a couple caps helps even more.

I have been having success with my quark on 6s, but I have a spare MMM that I will use from now on. Quark has lost (or the korean postal system) 3 of my escs, so I may do the mods and just run them till they crap out. I want to do a custom case with a real heat sink epoxied to the fets. My only issue is that the program buttom is on the wrong side... I will figure something out...

[crazyjr]

I have three quarks, two 125 and one 80 amp, all work great. If the Lipo's are fresh charged, you might get a slight cog, till some voltage drains off, usually about 5 minutes worth. I did run 6s without troubles once, due to a rain out of a bash and the batteries sat for about 4 or 5 days before use. Twisted off a 4 yr. old driveshaft that day, Scary power on that level. All my quarks are bone stock and no mods, I have one 125 on a Neu 1515/2.5d, the other on a 2250/10t, Both run reliabily without troubles. The 80 amp gets a regular dose of 5s with a Lehner 1200 XL basic, Its geared for 35 and barely gets above whatever outside temp is. Overall I am very satisfied with mine, and yes for anything over 3s you need a BEC. I prefer koolflight, A bit bulky compared to others, but very reliable

[Kajman]

I had quark SSB Mk03, fried quick on 4s, no warranty, producer claims he didn't receive package... I do not recommend it. Service is very important in power applications.

How did that happen? On paper the SSB MK-03 is supposedly equal to or better than the 125b.