Bad news for future MM users.

[NovakTwo]

Novak is "notorious" for under-specing speed controls. But, you can see what's happened to Castle. They spec the MM for 3s lipos and many users figure that 4s or 5s lipos should be OK.

The 4s or 5s lipo info becomes conventional wisdom out here in R/C forum-land. Then users believe that MM's damaged from over-voltage should be replaced "for free." I have seen comments in various fora where a racer will admit to using an esc waaay out of spec but still think it should be covered by the warranty.

A vicious cycle. Often the factory can't really tell what causes the damage, so the customer is given the benefit of the doubt.

[lincpimp]

Castle should make the overvolt protection switchable in the setup menu. That way regular users could leave it on and retain the warranty coverage and the rest of us can switch it off and pay the fees if we cook it. Hell, they could even have different charges for repairs if it was switched off. Personally if I cook one trying too run to high gearing on a heavy vehicle it is my fault. I have had excellent service from castle on a lot of their products and never had a charge from them. Anyway, the 50 bucks should cover their cost of an esc. Just my 2 cents, can't blame them for cvering their butts