New MMM field programming cards

I just got my Field Link too.. I'm so happy that Castle came out with this product. It really helps me with ESC setting on the fly.

I'm wondering if Castle can fix a minor bug in the Field Link, whereby, when I'm setting Motor Type to Brushless, and then I single-click from from Motor Type to Motor Timing, the Motor Type setting (that I had just set) automatically goes to the next available setting (eg. from Brushless to Brushed Reversing).

Hope Castle will include Field Link firmware update into the Castle Link software.

Not a serious bug. I still like the Field Link very much. Thanks Castle

[Joe Ford]

Originally Posted by Frost

I'm wondering if Castle can fix a minor bug in the Field Link, whereby, when I'm setting Motor Type to Brushless, and then I single-click from from Motor Type to Motor Timing, the Motor Type setting (that I had just set) automatically goes to the next available setting (eg. from Brushless to Brushed Reversing).

Hope Castle will include Field Link firmware update into the Castle Link software.

Not a serious bug. I still like the Field Link very much. Thanks Castle

Email this to me please. joeford@castlecreations.com
Thanks Frost!

Email sent.

(btw.. it also happens to Motor Timing parameter after single-click)

Hope there is a fix for it.

Nevertheless, the Field Link still rocks! I love it

[Thomas Porfert]

Originally Posted by Frost

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I'm wondering if Castle can fix a minor bug in the Field Link, whereby, when I'm setting Motor Type to Brushless, and then I single-click from from Motor Type to Motor Timing, the Motor Type setting (that I had just set) automatically goes to the next available setting (eg. from Brushless to Brushed Reversing).

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Frost,

I just tried recreating this issue with a Sidewinder and a Mamba Max and was unable to recreate the problem. I was able to program it to brushless, tap the button once, and it went straight to timing. I scrolled back through and it kept it on brushless. I double checked on the Castle Link and it showed brushless as well.

I want to try to recreate this problem so we can show it to the engineers. Can you please fill in a few blanks so I can try to recreate the problem?

What controller are you trying to program?
What version of software is on the controller?
What version of software do you have on the computer?
Have you ever connected the Field Programmer to the computer?

Please let me know and we'll see if we can get to the bottom of this.

Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

Here are the answers to your questions:

What controller are you trying to program?
- Mamba Monster Max (F310C)

What version of software is on the controller?
- V1.24 (Beta)

What version of software do you have on the computer?
- Castle Link version 3.251

Have you ever connected the Field Programmer to the computer?
- Yes. No problems encountered when using Castle Link software to set the MMM ESC via Field Link. The problem only happens when using Field Link powered by battery via MMM ESC.

[J57ltr]

I had a weird thing happen when changing to a cutoff of 9V. Everything programmed fine, but when I went to use the truck the next day the motor just shuttered in both forward and reverse(like it was set for brushed).

The wires battery and motor got very hot in just a few seconds. I got the programmer out and checked the settings and when I went down to motor type it was set to brushed reverse. I changed it back to brushless and everything was fine. I was pretty sure it was user error.

Jeff

For your reference, I have uploaded a video showing the Field Link in operation. Initial Field Link setting for Motor Type set to Brushed Reversing. I do a continuous press to change parameter value to Brushless, and then a single-click to go to next parameter, the value changes to Brushed Reversing instead, and then skips Motor Timing setting.

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