hobbywing ezrun 150A vs Mamba monster

[jsr]

Originally Posted by fastbaja5b

Now hearing more and more failures with the MMMV3 and yet to hear of a HW speedy failing, is it worth my while ditching the MMM from the flux and putting in a HW150 speedy just so my set up is reliable?

I too have read a lot of failures with the MMMV3. I still wouldn't say it's worthwhile for you to swap your MMM for a HW150 yet though. If your MMM fails, then pick up the HW150.

Regarding the program card, there's 2 program "boxes" available from HW for the 80A/150A ESCs. One is the simple card that has 12 programmable settings (this card is different than the one used on their 60A and lower ESCs, which only has 11 settings). The other is a program box that has a digital display and connects to a PC with a similar UI as Castle Link. It allows for more programming like custom LVC settings, throttle and brake curves, etc.

So far, I've been very impressed with my 60A, 80A, and 150A HW EZRun ESCs. So far, my motors are doing good. I have the SL3674 and SL3665, but I haven't had much runtime on them yet. I only run them on 3s or 4s, so hopefully they'll last a while. I don't plan to run them on higher voltage, which so far has been a common factor in the HW motor failures.

I think the HW150A with a Medusa would be insane!

I have both mmm and HW150, both in ofnas one offroad and on oval. I will say i think strait from the both the HW combo was a bit faster and scarry to some level. I threw off the premounted ofna bones tires while running it on offroad. I have ran both cars with a limited number of packs through them but have burned up the HW motor. DId a good job id say the shaft was able to slide out of the motor i got it so hot. But plugged in another milder motor and the thing works. Both battery cut offs work well and plenty of tunability...even though more with the program card from HW. Which alot of the other drivers saw as a very clever idea compared to the MMM. I do like the size of the MMM and can align it in the car easier than the HW and like the beefyness of the MMM combo motor. Just too early for me to do to much more since i am running my big car too

[RC-Monster Mike]

The program card is a separate purchase(150Amp units ans program cards should be here early next week). :)

[Superbasher]

Brilliant, any idea on price?

[RC-Monster Mike]

$125 for the 150amp models should be where it lands on price. :)

[Aceldama]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

$125 for the 150amp models should be where it lands on price. :)

That sounds great.

You can count me in as soon as I sell my MGT. I knew I shouldn't have bought that MBX5T roller until I sold my other truck. Now I've got it taunting me...

[Superbasher]

Same here, I think that plus a program card and shipping to England shouldn't top $175.

[superek4]

That's good news, I hv ditch my mmmv3 for HW150amps with medusa 2000kv n 1600kv best thing is it run cools abt max 40degrees in a asia country. The huge fan is turn on with the car unlike mmmv3.

U dun need a pc to change the setting too. I hv use a 100amps HW plane esc on my CRT n races it, no problem!

Ok this 22th I m racing with d 150amps wait for the review as I m running 30-45mins main.

[jsr]

I seem to be having a problem with my 150A ESC. I just put it in my truggy today. When I first hit the throttle, it will go full speed and extremely fast, but in a second or two, it will drop in speed by a lot as if I'm only using 1/4 throttle or less. After that, it will stay that way. Anyone have any idea what may be causing this?
If I continue to hit the throttle, it starts at that 1/4 throttle setting for a split second, then lurches for a split second as if it's got full throttle, but then cuts back again and goes around at low speed again. It's running around 20-25mph. It's supposed to be running 40+mph.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[junkman]

I wonder if it has something to do with the cutoff points, what kind of batteries are you using.

[superek4]

mayb it's ur throttle setting

[jsr]

Nevermind, nothing wrong with the ESC. It's just my retarded brain! I need to learn to read the instructions more carefully. I had the LVC set to "auto-detect" and there's a note in the manual that says auto-detect is only good for 2s, 4s, and 6s. I'm using 3s. So I set it to 3s manually and BAM, it works!

Two reasons so far that the HW EZRun 150A is better than the MM that was in the truggy:

1. NO COGGING AT ALL!!!!
2. It's faster!

And as a 3rd note, I don't notice that low-speed cyclicle lurching with either my 150A or 80A ESCs that others have seen. I tried it several times and I always get a steady low speed crawl. So I don't think that lurching thing is a characteristic of all the ESCs.

On 4s, it should accelerate even faster! I'd gear it to keep approximately the same top speed (40-42mph), but acceleration should be even more brutal and tire ballooning on 4s than it is now on 3s. Too bad I don't have any good 2s/4s packs. All I have are the Zippy Flightmax red hardcase 2s packs which keep popping open with any serious current demand. They're rated at 100A, and that might be true of the individual cells, but the soldering is so poor that they're 60A packs at best.

[hemiblas]

Guys, something to consider about the MMM vs EZ run reliability. There are literally thousands of MMM out there right now. To have some of them go bad wouldnt be all that strange to hear. There arent that many EZ run 150's out there so we would not be hearing about their failures as much. Just my 2 cents though.

[superek4]

Originally Posted by hemiblas

Guys, something to consider about the MMM vs EZ run reliability. There are literally thousands of MMM out there right now. To have some of them go bad wouldnt be all that strange to hear. There arent that many EZ run 150's out there so we would not be hearing about their failures as much. Just my 2 cents though.

that's not extactly true, it's the one on one exchange n free repair service that cc offer that's y there's so many supporters. ESP in U.S it's so easy for repairs. I m from Asia n I hv to wait at least 1 mnth to get it back.

Less ppl in Asia use mmm that states, Ep 1/8 is a big thing in states then anywhere else in d world.

I use hw150 due to failure of 2 mmmv3 in less than 6mnths. I tried HW n found it cheap n reliable so y not?

[tom255]

Does anybody run Ezrun 150/80A ESC with NEU's or CC2200 or CC2650 motors?
I have seen couple bad reports about NEU and Ezrun 150A and also my friend have problem with Ezrun 150A and Teckno NEU 1515 2700KV motor. Coging is noticeable.

He seriously think to sell this ESC unless coging can be fixed with firmware, he is ready to buy advanced programming card but nut sure does it fix... With feigao it runs as supposed.