New traxxas castle mamba monster extreme?

Maybe the HPI 5sc flux will get the same power system.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

We developed a whole new stator and rotor design for this car -- it uses a shorter and lighter rotor for faster spin-up, and is up to 4% more efficient than the original 1717.

The stator design was optimized for higher maximum currents, and higher saturation currents -- so the efficiency doesn't "brick wall" at extreme currents.

The controller is the newest version of the MMM, with the new Infineon BSC011 extreme MOSFETS, with .0011 ohms / MOSFET. The additional capacitor pack was required to keep the ripple currents at the controller input at a minimum during extremely high (300+ Amp) currents during acceleration.

This is also our first ESC to implement our "Castle Link Live" operating mode, which reports ESC data in real-time to the receiver without using any external wiring. This allows the ESC data (like RPM, temperature, etc.) to be displayed in real-time on the IPhone/Ipod touch application.

Very cool implementation.

So this is basically the next gen mamba monster, cool to know, glad i waited. Will the esc and motor work in a 1/8 truggy?

Originally Posted by BrianG

Hmm, that new link thing is nice, but too bad it's only for Apple's iCrap (sorry, I have a thing against Apple). The ESC with added cap bank looks pretty mean though, and the motor should find a home in many vehicles (I really like my 1717 even on just 5s).

It's ok on the apple crap, Gives me a reason for getting a used Ipod touch

Originally Posted by snellemin

See, now Castle just surpassed MGM.

Question of the day is... Is Castle going to sell the controller by itself, or does Traxxas have the ownership of the product and I just will have to wait to find them on Ebay.

I think it will be a traxxas thing for a while, they got the only radio that can relay the telementry right now

Originally Posted by freddy

Maybe the HPI 5sc flux will get the same power system.

Doubt it, they cheaped out on the motors Don't think they will spend on an untryed tech

I have some questions

-Can people use this system without the a iphone/apple product(or any smart phone)?If they don`t want to use the telemetry feature?

-Can I use the castle link to unlock ""Unlock the 100+mph speed only with the Traxxas Link App"?

-Will thier be other apps for other brands of smart phones or is that up to Traxxas?

[DwightSchrute]

Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

I have some questions

-Can people use this system without the a iphone/apple product(or any smart phone)?If they don`t want to use the telemetry feature?

-Can I use the castle link to unlock ""Unlock the 100+mph speed only with the Traxxas Link App"?

-Will thier be other apps for other brands of smart phones or is that up to Traxxas?

+1...the more i look at that car the more i like it. it just sucks ass that you need the I-crap to get all the benefits. i will not own an i-phone.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

I have some questions

-Can people use this system without the a iphone/apple product(or any smart phone)?If they don`t want to use the telemetry feature?

Yes, it works without the telemetry system.

Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

-Can I use the castle link to unlock ""Unlock the 100+mph speed only with the Traxxas Link App"?

Nope -- the lock/unlock is controlled entirely by the Traxxas app (this is for liability reasons...)

Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

-Will thier be other apps for other brands of smart phones or is that up to Traxxas?

I don't know -- that's entirely up to Traxxas.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

...the lock/unlock is controlled entirely by the Traxxas app (this is for liability reasons...)...

OK, I'm confused. Does this mean the 100mph mark is unattainable in stock form unless you have an iPhone/iTouch?

I like this car too. Looks sharp, simple, and easy to work on. Although, the first mod I'd do is move everything over to the motor side and put a single battery on the other side. I really hate dual packs these days...

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by BrianG

OK, I'm confused. Does this mean the 100mph mark is unattainable in stock form unless you have an iPhone/iTouch?

I like this car too. Looks sharp, simple, and easy to work on. Although, the first mod I'd do is move everything over to the motor side and put a single battery on the other side. I really hate dual packs these days...

I don't think the Iphone/IPod is required for the lock/unlock interface. But a PC is required.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

I don't think the Iphone/IPod is required for the lock/unlock interface. But a PC is required.

Nope, I'm wrong ... from Traxxas website:

Unlocking 100+mph speed capability requires the Traxxas Link Application (download from the App Store) and an iPhone or iPod touch (sold separately). iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

OK, I'm confused. Does this mean the 100mph mark is unattainable in stock form unless you have an iPhone/iTouch?

Seems like it. I am guessing the MMM has some sort of "training/50%" mode that it is shipped with, as the info on traxxas says that it will do 50+ mph out of the box. Maybe some sort of internal epa in the esc?

Traxxas has made a big step up with their electronics here. I would buy an itouch (used older model as long as it is compatable) just to use with this.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Seems like it. I am guessing the MMM has some sort of "training/50%" mode that it is shipped with, as the info on traxxas says that it will do 50+ mph out of the box. Maybe some sort of internal epa in the esc?

Traxxas has made a big step up with their electronics here. I would buy an itouch (used older model as long as it is compatable) just to use with this.

Nope. The speed is locked down by the ESC and RX using a variety of methods. It's not a training mode -- 100% throttle is available out of the box. Just can't change the pinion and go faster without an unlock.