mgm 160 amp vs. quark monster pro

[jhautz]

I have both.... I really cant decide which is better. I really like them both for different reasons and hate them both for different reasons.

MGM
Upside:

• Runs stone cold. I havent thermalled it yet.
• PC programmable if you get the newer ones from Mike, so easier to program.

Downside:

• Has a bit of a touchy LVC and you need to use high quality lipos to not have premature LVC problems (I personally see issues with 20c, but not with 25c enerland packs)
• They still have a little bit of a funky brake, but only a low speeds and it can be completely eliminated if you run forward only.

Quark
Upside:

• Still the smoothest throttle with the least cogging around IMO. Very stable predictable brakes.
• Runs ANY brushless motor. I haven't been able to find a motor it wont run. Outrunner, 2 pole, 4 pole, 6 pole... anything.

Downside:

• Tends to run hot and at minimum a good heatsink is needed on the back of the case. Worst case is you need to do the "heat mod" to it.
• No PC programing, but its still pretty easy so not that big of a deal IMO.
• Some have cogging issues on 6s. Not a problem if you are planning to run 4 or 5s setup.