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Joe Ford · 12:39 PM

Exactly what I was eluding to...thanks for the backup guys. :) Guys, when it's done, and you KNOW we're going to get it done right, it's going to blow you all away. I don't know who's system is going to come out first, ours or the other manufacturers in this market. But I do know our system will be done "Castle style". You guys have come to expect that from us...we're going to deliver...it takes time to develop things though. Patience is a virtue...

Just so you know...I've been here a "little" more than 6 months...over 2 1/2 years. ;)

10.09.2007, 09:28 PM

PLEASE!!! prove us wrong

2FastSS4U · 10.09.2007, 09:40 PM

Pretty good. Never the less even though I've already bought a Quark, I'm willing to try a MMM if/when they come out, and hopefully its soon as I've just started to order parts for a 1/8scale buggy that's gonna need a serious ESC for some serious power.

Arct1k · 10.09.2007, 09:56 PM

Feigao were working with Traxxas on a larger motor...

nl12 · 10.09.2007, 10:24 PM

If only they took one of their high amp boat controlers and put high voltage components in it with car software that worked with neu motors... they could make one model that could handle 4s to 12s and 240 amps that would do it for me, I would pay 400-500 for it. People pay 300+ for motors 300+ for lipo packs, 4-500 for a controler that is capable and servicable with a good waranty seems reasonable. I think a controler should outlast a lipo pack or motor. Upgradeablity would be the key not just USB software crap, I have a Valentine 1 radar detector when they have new software or hardware developments you send your detector in and they update it they have used the same basic model for like 10-15 years it does not become obsolete they, maintain their value and are continously rated best in their industry. A brushless controler could be the same way it would be brilliant.

BrianG · 10.10.2007, 02:55 PM

I don't think anyone is jumping on Joe specifically. It's just that the MMM has been said to be "coming soon" for the last couple of years now and any email responses received are ambiguous at the least. People are just getting tired of waiting - especially when other companies (Traxxas) doesn't breathe a word and then, BAM, comes out with a totally new system out of the blue. A little marketing to boost anticipation is good, but it's starting to wear on not just a few people.

One bad thing about CC's marketing scheme is that people will have very high expectations thinking that since it took sooo long to create that it MUST be a kick @$$ ESC. Let's just hope that IS the case...

Sower · 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I don't think anyone is jumping on Joe specifically. It's just that the MMM has been said to be "coming soon" for the last couple of years now and any email responses received are ambiguous at the least. People are just getting tired of waiting - especially when other companies (Traxxas) doesn't breathe a word and then, BAM, comes out with a totally new system out of the blue. A little marketing to boost anticipation is good, but it's starting to wear on not just a few people.

One bad thing about CC's marketing scheme is that people will have very high expectations thinking that since it took sooo long to create that it MUST be a kick @$$ ESC. Let's just hope that IS the case...

Couldn't have said it better myself. I must say my intention isn't to bash anyone, and this forum is excellent for it's level of maturity . . . however, I was hoping to point out in my post that Joe's comments could easily spark some responses in a negative way. Especially given the current climate of people on the MMM topic. If he (Joe) would like to clarify his thoughts, I'm sure everyone here would love to hear it.

ClodMaxx · 03:27 PM

you don't think anyone is jumping on joe (or castle in general)?

i've read some pretty testy statements in this thread. maybe people have a different definition of 'jumping on' than i do.

i guess that's not really my point though - my point is that all we really have to fall back on is impatience, and it's not because we don't have other options. after all, we didn't put a deposit down on a MMM. i agree with most of the points made, but just thought i'd throw joe (and castle) a life boat. and to say that even it it takes them another year, i'll buy one if it's good.

kulangflow · 10.10.2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I don't think anyone is jumping on Joe specifically.

Just to clarify my point. I wasn't referring to peoples' feelings about the status of the MMM or any comments relating to it. I am equally as frustrated with the whole situation.

I just noticed a couple of specific statements reacting to Joe's post like "...seems like a deliberate attempt to pour gasoline on a smoldering fire..." and "Not only is that statement potentially combative to your client base...", and I wanted to make sure that "seems like" and "potentially" didn't become any stronger as the thread grew.

For the record, I agree with both posts that it does seem like Joe could have worded his post more clearly, and that it seemed potentially inciteful.

I'm honestly weary of talking about the MMM. I'm just going to try and forget about it until it arrives ... whenever that happens to be.

Sower · 10.10.2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kulangflow

Just to clarify my point. I wasn't referring to peoples' feelings about the status of the MMM or any comments relating to it. I am equally as frustrated with the whole situation.

I just noticed a couple of specific statements reacting to Joe's post like "...seems like a deliberate attempt to pour gasoline on a smoldering fire..." and "Not only is that statement potentially combative to your client base...", and I wanted to make sure that "seems like" and "potentially" didn't become any stronger as the thread grew.

For the record, I agree with both posts that it does seem like Joe could have worded his post more clearly, and that it seemed potentially inciteful.

I'm honestly weary of talking about the MMM. I'm just going to try and forget about it until it arrives ... whenever that happens to be.

Well said. Especially the weary part.

coolhandcountry · 10.10.2007, 04:05 PM

Well until it is produced.
I am not going to worry.
I will spend the money with others until then.
One day I may have the mmm.

10.10.2007, 04:25 PM

I am still awaiting the release of the MMM with anticipation. From my perspective, the delay in its release has only affected the number of them that I will buy. If the MMM had been released two months ago, I'd have at least four of them. If the MMM is released tomorrow, I'll have one MMM and the four other controllers that I have.

I suppose that it's just a case of it being here when it gets here. I'm sure that it'll be nice. As for bashing Castle, I'm sure that no one is sitting around on their hands just letting time go by. Although their marketing plan has left something to be desired, I don't think that anything has been done with ill intent.

crazyjr · 10.10.2007, 07:22 PM

Not to "jump on Joe Ford" But if i relied on castle to produce the MMM this summer, i'd have had a bad summer RC wise. I had to get two quark 125's because my MM's were overheating and i don't like fans (one more thing to go wrong , or possibly cut a wire and lose control). I am not bashing Castle, I absolutely love my MM setups (In T4, B4 and academy sbv2 pro). I am disappointed though, that while they were having problems, they failed to keep us in the loop so we might not have gotten so sore at them.

Hickoryhead · 10.10.2007, 09:48 PM

One thing we all have to remember is that "Joe" works for Castle. He doesn't not own Castle or even run Castle for that matter. I am sure there are plenty of issue's that have been posted in this thead he agree's with. I am sure "Joe" would do things different if he owned or ran Castle.

He is only a worker on a giant totam pole. Crap still runs down hill.

The one thing I can say about "Joe" is he is loyal to the company he works for. As is every one who posts in the forums. Loyalty in my eyes stands for something. Way to go JOE FORD!!!!

Besides "Castle's" faults you all are going to buy one be it tomorrow or next year. Come on and admit it.

Don't be shy about.

You are all going to be pushing, bumping, fighting, kicking, swearing at each other to get your hands on one "when" they are released. Did I mention nashing of teeth? Not that I have to after read some of the posts in this thread.

glassdoctor · 10.11.2007, 01:38 AM

I was gonna say something similar... I think Joe wants the MMM just as bad as anyone... or more so because he's the face of CC for many. He has to keeping dealing with the quesitons. When it finally is here, all that crap is over.

We don't know what's going on behind the magic curtain at CC, but Joe is NOT the one pulling the strings.

Also don't forget he's only been there for like 6 months?... so the MM predates him by a looonnnggggg time. :)

This has been suggested before.. but perhaps CC would be more productive in getting their stuff done if they spent less time on stuff like Burning Man projects and Barbie doll ride-ons. I know it may be a "break" for the guys but it's not good that it actually has been given as an excuse for why the engineers are behind.

At any rate, they will get it done when it becomes a priority for the company... then and only then.