to mod or not to mod - RC-Monster Forums

shizzon · **to mod or not to mod -** 09.01.2008, 11:46 PM

with my MMM on the way im starting to worry about it failing when i use it, so should i just do the mods as soon as i get it? I dont want to mess up the warranty with Castle, but i would like to have a working esc for longer than 10 min. I am also fairly confident in my soldering skills, by no means pro but not horrible either.

Thanks!

jhautz · 09.01.2008, 11:55 PM

I say mod it. CC will still cover it if its juut the basic mods. I have had great luck with the 3 MMMs (2 V1s and 1 V2) that I did the mods right out of the box. The one (V1) that I didnt mod right away lasted a while, but eventually failed.

I cant see how fixing their design flaws would void the warranty.

DRIFT_BUGGY · 09.01.2008, 11:59 PM

Only mod I did to my V1 was ext. bec and it is still running strong

shizzon · 09.02.2008, 12:03 AM

isn't there a thread on here with a step by step how to?

ptt81 · 09.02.2008, 12:08 AM

This is what i did on mine right out of box, still going strong, try this before you go any further

http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=435810

shizzon · 09.02.2008, 12:23 AM

Thanks, I saw your post and it looks like a good idea, where did you pick up the fan and various bits?

ptt81 · 09.02.2008, 12:33 AM

I got the fan at http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...name=HEATSINKS

The o-ring something I already had laying around, here is a similar ones from Tower

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXN166&P=ML

The window screening I got them from my dad, I think you can get them at home depot but they sell them in large roll only

shizzon · 09.02.2008, 12:37 AM

Thanks alot!! i think i can find something to work as a screen.

ptt81 · 09.02.2008, 12:43 AM

yeah basically anything would do, I would even use a fish net that you would can easily get at a local pet store for cheap

J3110 · 09.02.2008, 05:35 AM

You guys crack me up modding your MMM just so it'll work.
Why would you do that? Are we desperate to be castle consumers or to have a quality product...I mean, come on.
Only reason I bought a MMM was because I already had something that worked ok, but wanted something better, so if you are buying the MMM expecting it to work after reading about all of the failures, then you shouldn't be surprised if it dies.
I do not want to have to mod my MMM to keep it alive...that is rediculous. I want a reliable and robust speed controller. I want what I am paying for...not a glorified MM. What more are you getting when you slap a BEC on the MMM? Not much.
Unless you have a V1, there is no guarentee that an external BEC will help anyways...just a "maybe".
I mean, by all means, it is a free world and you can do as you like, of course, but you are only shooting yourself in the foot by protecting and making excuses for an obviously substandard product(or manufacturing).

Happywing · 09.02.2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by J3110

You guys crack me up modding your MMM just so it'll work.
Why would you do that? Are we desperate to be castle consumers or to have a quality product...I mean, come on.
Only reason I bought a MMM was because I already had something that worked ok, but wanted something better, so if you are buying the MMM expecting it to work after reading about all of the failures, then you shouldn't be surprised if it dies.
I do not want to have to mod my MMM to keep it alive...that is rediculous. I want a reliable and robust speed controller. I want what I am paying for...not a glorified MM. What more are you getting when you slap a BEC on the MMM? Not much.
Unless you have a V1, there is no guarentee that an external BEC will help anyways...just a "maybe".
I mean, by all means, it is a free world and you can do as you like, of course, but you are only shooting yourself in the foot by protecting and making excuses for an obviously substandard product(or manufacturing).

Afraid to open yours up, huh?

J3110 · 09.02.2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Happywing

Afraid to open yours up, huh?

Not at all. I am afraid of getting ripped off by Castle after having seen all of the warning signs and ignored them.

If you guys wanna void the warranty to (hopefully)fix production issues and keep making excuses for why you don't send a faulty product back to the maker, then go right ahead. You're not helping to get the issue resolved, though.

BrianG · 09.02.2008, 09:52 AM

You're right, we shouldn't have to mod. But, it must get a little tiring to send back ESC after ESC to Castle for warranty work. For most people, the reason why they buy the MMM despite the problems is probably because of price, 6s capable, and programmability.

TruckBasher · 09.02.2008, 10:36 AM

not to flame or anything but CC doesnt really force us to do this. I am not happy with CC ESC failing but rather than go over shipping it back I prefer to have it modded to i can burn it..i mean play with it

. Anyway, no one to blame but me cause I bought it even the fact I knew that it was still failing. My 2nd MMM was purchased on EBAY 2nd week of Aug (failed reports started), the first one hasnt arrive yet.

If you feel that you are getting ripped better look for other ESC....or maybe wait for RX8 beta test seems to be good..for us we just want to run our toys...

George16 · 10:53 AM

I just bought another since the replacement for my V1 has not arrived yet. I'm leaning on modding it whenever it arrives. I think CC should just do the mod themselves to include installing a UBEC. I think this is easier and faster than retooling again.