New Castle Products: X

[Dr_T]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Yes. Release will probably be early next week. We are planning to run a special for the very first production run... so keep tuned to our web page.

So soon already, nice! :)

Slightly off-topic, but is there any chance we'll see back the 1717 motors sold from Castle again, or better: a 1721, 1724, or even a 1921, 1924 sized Castle motor? There seems to be a huge power-gap between your 1515 and the next step up 2028. Any interest in that segment or is it just too much of a niche? I know you used to have longer 15xx cans, but never got why these were discontinued.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Dr_T

So soon already, nice! :)

Slightly off-topic, but is there any chance we'll see back the 1717 motors sold from Castle again, or better: a 1721, 1724, or even a 1921, 1924 sized Castle motor? There seems to be a huge power-gap between your 1515 and the next step up 2028. Any interest in that segment or is it just too much of a niche? I know you used to have longer 15xx cans, but never got why these were discontinued.

It's very possible. We had issues with the 1717 stator design, redesigned it, were pretty happy with it, but was too expensive to build.

[ruudxd]

Arent the 1717s in the Traxxas X01 designed/build by you to?

Or do you mean that those motors where to expensive?

[phildogg]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Yes. Release will probably be early next week. We are planning to run a special for the very first production run... so keep tuned to our web page.

I'll def be picking one up for one of my cars..

[Kcaz25]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Yes. Release will probably be early next week. We are planning to run a special for the very first production run... so keep tuned to our web page.

[Kcaz25]

I'm in!!!!!

[emaxxnitro]

Count me in!

[Lizard]

What, there is something wrong with my XO-1 1717's? Have three of them, they all run great so far.

[Dr_T]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

It's very possible. We had issues with the 1717 stator design, redesigned it, were pretty happy with it, but was too expensive to build.

Alright, thanks; if you ever need test-drivers for those, you can consider me a volunteer! :D

Originally Posted by Lizard

What, there is something wrong with my XO-1 1717's? Have three of them, they all run great so far.

They're too small :).

[Lizard]

[crazyjr]

Pdelcast, Whats the possibilities of making a 1/16-1/18th esc with a 6s max limit? I like building low KV, high efficiency setup's. Right now the only one making that style esc, is MGM and they are too expensive for me. I like castle for my 1/10 stuff, but wish a less expensive alternative were available for smaller scales.

For those that say, there isn't a market. I'm sure these buyers, might be interested in a better esc.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

Yes that is a 4s setup in that truck

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by crazyjr

Pdelcast, Whats the possibilities of making a 1/16-1/18th esc with a 6s max limit? I like building low KV, high efficiency setup's. Right now the only one making that style esc, is MGM and they are too expensive for me. I like castle for my 1/10 stuff, but wish a less expensive alternative were available for smaller scales.

For those that say, there isn't a market. I'm sure these buyers, might be interested in a better esc.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

Yes that is a 4s setup in that truck

And Mamba Pro is too expensive to use in something like this?

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

And Mamba Pro is too expensive to use in something like this?

Not too expensive, but size wise it's a nudge too big. Size wise it's smaller than the VXL3m, except slightly taller. But weight wise it's double the weight, 81 grams VS 37 grams

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by crazyjr

Not too expensive, but size wise it's a nudge too big. Size wise it's smaller than the VXL3m, except slightly taller. But weight wise it's double the weight, 81 grams VS 37 grams

Not really an apples to apples comparison. The VXL3M is a 25A maximum controller, with a maximum voltage of 3S.

The Mamba Pro is an 80A controller, with a maximum voltage of 6S.

I understand it's a nudge too big... I'll ask Jonathan about whether the Mamba Micro X can be used with 6S -- but I think the answer is "no"

Thanks!

[phildogg]

We still on track for a release this week?