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Pdelcast · 05.13.2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by skellyo

With the 6.5mm SMT connectors, will you be able to use the pick & place machine on those to reduce manual soldering time? I can imagine that it's probably a strange part to try and have placed, especially if you have tight tolerances on the plated through holes.

I'm just curious...the engineer in me wants to know.

Good question. :)

They will be placed by hand, after pick and place, but before reflow. :)

skellyo · 05.13.2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Good question. :)

They will be placed by hand, after pick and place, but before reflow. :)

That makes sense. Very little manual labor to place them and the reflow have to be done anyhow. I'd imagine it'll make it easier to test each of them after build too. Heck, you could easily design/build a setup to plug them in and have dedicated ATE run the test.

When you go to the SMT connectors, will the ESC's include male pigtails to plug into them?

05.13.2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

I think we are confused here -- The second BUILD of MMM has not yet happened. There have been several batches built, but all of those are wired controllers.

The second build will take place a little later this month, we are still waiting on a couple of parts. The second build will have the SMT 6.5mm connectors.

Patrick

why is it that the first batch have the motor leads soldered directly to the ESC and the 2nd batch will have the connectors?

DRIFT_BUGGY · 05.13.2008, 06:16 PM

Well mine is now @ Post Office in AUSTRALIA at 1:04 AM. So should more than likely be in my hands today

MTBikerTim · 05.13.2008, 07:47 PM

Mine Died. Second run just after an almost full throttle blip. Fan twitches when the esc is switched on and off and no connection with the castle link. Laptop says the castle link is connected fine but the Device connection status stays red

. I'll email castle today.

e-mike · 05.13.2008, 08:01 PM

got a e-mail

but now im scared...to many mmm die

there any precaution to do to keep alive the esc??

lutach · 05.13.2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by e-mike

got a e-mail

but now im scared...to many mmm die

there any precaution to do to keep alive the esc??

Don't be scared, might just be a few faulty Switching BEC FETs that came from the factory and your might work without an issue.

MTBikerTim · 05.13.2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by e-mike

got a e-mail

but now im scared...to many mmm die

there any precaution to do to keep alive the esc??

Just run it and see what happens. Castle will replace it if it dies I am sure. It does suck though having to send it back to the states and to wait..... again.

05.13.2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by e-mike

got a e-mail

but now im scared...to many mmm die

there any precaution to do to keep alive the esc??

not to sound harsh....but if you are afraid to use the MMM it will be a cool looking paper weight, if it does fail it will be due to the existing components, run it like you would normally and if something negative does happen call Castle and they will send you a new one

e-mike · 05.13.2008, 08:52 PM

tanks for the info

if any problem come out ...cc gonna have a e-mail

DRIFT_BUGGY · 05.13.2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MTBikerTim

Mine Died. Second run just after an almost full throttle blip. Fan twitches when the esc is switched on and off and no connection with the castle link. Laptop says the castle link is connected fine but the Device connection status stays red

. I'll email castle today.

Unlucky, any work from CC.
Do we take it to Australia Post to get it sent back or do we have to organise something with USPS?

MTBikerTim · 05.13.2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DRIFT_BUGGY

Unlucky, any work from CC.
Do we take it to Australia Post to get it sent back or do we have to organise something with USPS?

Australia Post I would say. Unless castle is going to pay for the return shipping but I'm not really worried.

ICUBoy · 05.14.2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MTBikerTim

Mine Died. Second run just after an almost full throttle blip. Fan twitches when the esc is switched on and off and no connection with the castle link. Laptop says the castle link is connected fine but the Device connection status stays red

. I'll email castle today.

Sucks. Sucks sucks sucks sucks. And living in a country where infrastructure is low on the governments agenda it's a 5h1tfight to get it back there and back again. Sorry to hear it MBTim.

MTBikerTim · 05.14.2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ICUBoy

Sucks. Sucks sucks sucks sucks. And living in a country where infrastructure is low on the governments agenda it's a 5h1tfight to get it back there and back again. Sorry to hear it MBTim.

Our infrastructure ain't that bad, in some places it is just because they are so remote. Thankfully I live in the infrastructure capital of Australia and my parcels move rather quickly. I just wish I had brought my esc into work so I could have sent it off already.

DRIFT_BUGGY · 05.13.2008, 10:22 PM

Well mine just arrived, see how long it runs for but problem is that I don't have my motor mount yet