Me and My Axi-Maxx Video's!

[sikeston34m]

Just finished the first Mamba Max test run with this setup.

I have ran the Mamba Max in the beginning when it first came out, and I really didn't much care for it. It didn't work with outrunners at all, and I had glitching, along with radio range issues that I couldn't figure out. The range issues disappeared when I switched to a different ESC. So go figure, I dunno.

But for me in the beginning, there was this "black cloud" that followed the Mamba Max around, so I steered clear of it. I opted for the higher priced Quark Line. I have been very pleased with the Quark ESC's. I now own 3 of them. One 80amp, and 2 of the Monster Pro's.

IMO, this Mamba Max isn't the same speed controller at all. It just gave me a performance, I must say, is slightly better than the Quark did with this setup.

It's must be more on target with motor timing, because I'm seeing cooler motor temps. I do have the punch control set to 100%, which could be the root of the cooler temps. But this is just another great part of Castle's programability.

The ESC ran cool. I was very surprised at this, because when I first tried it with outrunners, it didn't want to run them. It would thermal within minutes.

It gave me about 4 more minutes of runtime. Could be I drove it a little different. Could be that the punch control helps tame starting amperage spikes. BUT, there was a ton of dirt and grass hung up in the drive shafts and wheels that I blew out with compressed air after the run. So Tit for Tat, I think it's more efficient.

This "New" Mamba Max knows exactly how to start this outrunner. It even sounds different in doing so. Ultra Low speed on the trigger or grabbing WOT, it doesn't matter. Brakes are smooth set at 50%.

Way to go Castle!!! With the new MMM having this firmware and seeing how this setup performs, I am sold!

Now I'll shut and take my place in the waiting line for the New MMM!

[suicideneil]

Thats the general rule- higher the number of poles, higher the timing/start power, at least if you go by what all the instruction say. I thought you were the expert dude?

[suicideneil]

So you like the new firmware then I take it?....

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

So you like the new firmware then I take it?....

The new firmware is what this controller needed all the way along.

Castle needs to come out with some new advertising. It's VERY different and better now.

[sikeston34m]

Just a little additional information to pass along here.

I got a chance several days ago to run this with a couple of buddies of mine.

One of my friends had a stock E maxx 3905.
The other had a T maxx 2.5.

This of course pretty much smoked the stock E maxx, but to my surprise it also outran the T maxx.

It took the T maxx pretty badly on acceleration, but would also outrun it on top end. At least for the first half of the pack.

During the last half of the pack, top end was a VERY close match. I could still out accelerate him though.

[JERRY2KONE]

It is always nice when our elecronic monsters can hand the head of a nitro want-a-be me in a face to face match up. That project of yours has been quite an imspiration on here Sikes. We all wish that rewinding a motor like that was easier for all of us to do. You sure put a lot of work into that motor and getting that truck setup the way you have it now.

Good work in kicking T-Maxx butt.

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

It is always nice when our elecronic monsters can hand the head of a nitro want-a-be me in a face to face match up. That project of yours has been quite an imspiration on here Sikes. We all wish that rewinding a motor like that was easier for all of us to do. You sure put a lot of work into that motor and getting that truck setup the way you have it now.

Good work in kicking T-Maxx butt.

Thank you Jerry!

This is a stock "out of the box" AXI 2826/8. I didn't rewind this one or pull any special tricks to make it work.

Only thing, Mod 1 Gears! 22 tooth RCM pinion on the motor and a Revo 40 tooth Mod 1 Spur gear.

[Pedebeater]

THat is good to hear seeing I just got my outrunner which I will be running with my mm.




Thanks for the great info

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by Pedebeater

THat is good to hear seeing I just got my outrunner which I will be running with my mm.




Thanks for the great info

The MM is looking pretty good here.

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

I'm still impatiently waiting on the 2 speed kit for my Axi-Maxx. In the meantime, we're having some fun stuck in 1st gear.

Did someone say this AXI 2826/10 looks a little small for the Maxx?

These Vids were made running a 4S Lipo setup. 15C Firepower 4000mah packs. They give me about 25 minutes runtime.

As you can see, it's VERY torquey! There's still plenty of room for another gear!

Using Mod1 Gears, a 40 tooth Revo Spur and a RCM 22tooth Mod1 pinion, she gets around pretty good. The New E maxx is tough.

Here is what's under the hood!

nice one!! whats the total weight without the batteries?