MMM v3?

[tuclai]

Hey JaySki,

I had a similar problem where when I hit the throttle the LED lights were dimming. It turned out it was my Lipo cutoff setting. I manually had it set to like 12.5 on 4s and I had that problem (even with brand new fresh batteries). I just set it to "auto" and it fixed the problem. Dont know if this will work for you. I heard sometimes restoring to factory defaults help too.

[JaySki]

Tried that already, but thanks for the advice.

[tuclai]

Oh that sucks, welcome to the party!

[gramey]

Originally Posted by tuclai

I am wondering if MGM ESC's would be more reliable than MMM. I have three MMM V2 sitting at Castle right now waiting for replacement after about 1 hour use on each unit and now Im wondering if I should try something else.

Money aside, with CC at least if my MMM goes out I may have to wait a month or two or more, but ultimately they replace. With MGM, I am hearing that it is not as easy since they are out of the country. I am very tempted to try MGM.

I will give my replacement MMM another shot when they arrive, if I have any more problems with them I think I will be giving up. I dont think its my setup because I am using NEU 1515 1.5d and NEU 1512 2.5d on my Losi 8ight Truggy and Buggy respectively. They are powered by NEU 4s 5000mah 25c Lipos. Temperatures for batteries are around 120's, motors are 140's, and ESC's are 130's. All 10 guage wiring througout.

Like I said if I still have problems with v3, I will be giving up on MMM. I may want to try out Losi's Xcelerion System, or maybe just try out the MGM ESC. Lets all keep our fingers cross.

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I'm running my 8 E-T with a Neu 1515-1Y and Thunder Power 4S 5000mah Extreme V.2 batteries via an MGM 16025-3 Z series esc and so it's been faultless other than a slight delay in initial throttle response. I'm running the Tekno set up and I shall try running without the clutch spring to see if the delay is mechanical, which I think it is, or if I need to adjust the esc settings.
The MGM is expensive compared to the MMM, and it's commendable that so many on here are so patriotic to an American company. I just decided it was worth the extra to have a truggy that was up and running reliably rather than sit and look at something waiting on the next promise on delivery and reliability.
I hope whatever you do you get sorted and are soon back out there having fun.

[tuclai]

I heard that the delay is due to the spring in the clutch. Tekno said you can run without spring for more punch. But, the delay to me seem neglegible since the spring on the shoes are suppose to lessen the load put on the motor, and I want the reliability. Like I said one more chance for MMM. I think I have been very patient!

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[portyansky]

I have a new MMMv2 sitting at the lhs, I think I may wait for the v3, i dont like these types of frustrations. I know CC is realy good with the warranty, but I wont be racing again till April. :(

[hoovhartid]

Originally Posted by gramey

The MGM is expensive compared to the MMM, and it's commendable that so many on here are so patriotic to an American company.

well...
now that I bought the MMM (preorder) $170
It burnt out two servos $40
I bought the MM as a back up $120
Along with a UBEC $25
and a fan $10

I feel I spent close to what I would have if I had gone MGM

my only saving grace is that I know Castle has my back. MGM seems to replace most, but they seem to be a bit more picky with their replacement policy.

With all the time my truck has been sitting here collecting dust with over $2K invested.....I'm thinking I should have gone with the TMM 25035-3 Car / Boat E-SERIES. Good for upto 8s 250-300A. I only run 6s, so it should handle my set-up with ease.

[brushlessboy16]

my second v2 s still working fine :D

[gramey]

Originally Posted by hoovhartid

well...
now that I bought the MMM (preorder) $170
It burnt out two servos $40
I bought the MM as a back up $120
Along with a UBEC $25
and a fan $10

I feel I spent close to what I would have if I had gone MGM

my only saving grace is that I know Castle has my back. MGM seems to replace most, but they seem to be a bit more picky with their replacement policy.

With all the time my truck has been sitting here collecting dust with over $2K invested.....I'm thinking I should have gone with the TMM 25035-3 Car / Boat E-SERIES. Good for upto 8s 250-300A. I only run 6s, so it should handle my set-up with ease.

I know people will say "Ah yeah but you don't see MGM on here answering questions" but I think that's due to being a european company their market is not big enough in the States to warrant a seperate section on these kind of forums.
Personally I've heard a lot of good things about their customer service and they've always replied within a day to any questions I've had and been very polite on the phone. I think you'll find european companies in general are less tolerant of any claims where there are any signs of operator abuse but will look after you if there's clearly an issue with the product.
I just hope that all the trust faith shown on here in CC isn't misplaced and it all comes good in the end, I'm sure it will, I'm just too impatient to wait!

[Sneaky Pete]

Has anyone heard about the software update for V3? I heard from Castle that a big part of the failures was due, in part, to software. They had said that the newest version would be released this week. I have an unused V2 that I am waiting to use once it gets the updated firmware. (I was soooo tempted to throw it in my E-Revo this past weekend and run it without the updated software, but I managed to resist!)

Has anyone heard anything more about the release of this new firmware?

[phatmonk]

Originally Posted by Sneaky Pete

Has anyone heard about the software update for V3? I heard from Castle that a big part of the failures was due, in part, to software. They had said that the newest version would be released this week. I have an unused V2 that I am waiting to use once it gets the updated firmware. (I was soooo tempted to throw it in my E-Revo this past weekend and run it without the updated software, but I managed to resist!)

Has anyone heard anything more about the release of this new firmware?

Sorry for saying this but this forum has ruined the opprotunity for people to enjoy/use their Monster Mamba Max.Yea I had 3 MMMv1s fail but when I received my replacements from CC I installed them and use them as inteded.And I havent codled them but I havent overly abused them.Live a little!!!!!!!Its not liked getting punched in the face is gonna kill ya.My fans allways worked also


Slayer Tekno Neu 1515/1y/F Neu 1512/1.5D/F 4s 6000
Matrix Tekno Neu 1515/1.5/D/F 4s 5000

[Sower]

Originally Posted by Sneaky Pete

Has anyone heard about the software update for V3? I heard from Castle that a big part of the failures was due, in part, to software. They had said that the newest version would be released this week. I have an unused V2 that I am waiting to use once it gets the updated firmware. (I was soooo tempted to throw it in my E-Revo this past weekend and run it without the updated software, but I managed to resist!)

Has anyone heard anything more about the release of this new firmware?

I say chance it!! Dude, throw that thing in the Revo and hope for the best I've been running my V2 for months now on 6s. Unlike Phatmonk though my fan is dead. Well, that and I don't pee in my gas tank

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by gramey

I'm running my 8 E-T with a Neu 1515-1Y and Thunder Power 4S 5000mah Extreme V.2 batteries via an MGM 16025-3 Z series esc and so it's been faultless other than a slight delay in initial throttle response. I'm running the Tekno set up and I shall try running without the clutch spring to see if the delay is mechanical, which I think it is, or if I need to adjust the esc settings.
The MGM is expensive compared to the MMM, and it's commendable that so many on here are so patriotic to an American company. I just decided it was worth the extra to have a truggy that was up and running reliably rather than sit and look at something waiting on the next promise on delivery and reliability.
I hope whatever you do you get sorted and are soon back out there having fun.

How long have you been running hte TP EXtreme V2 batteries? How are you liking them?

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by Sneaky Pete

Has anyone heard about the software update for V3? I heard from Castle that a big part of the failures was due, in part, to software. They had said that the newest version would be released this week. I have an unused V2 that I am waiting to use once it gets the updated firmware. (I was soooo tempted to throw it in my E-Revo this past weekend and run it without the updated software, but I managed to resist!)

Has anyone heard anything more about the release of this new firmware?

Where did you hear that they were coming out this week?

[gramey]

Originally Posted by DRIFT_BUGGY

How long have you been running hte TP EXtreme V2 batteries? How are you liking them?

I've only had them a few weeks but so far very pleased, only time will tell if they're worth the extra over the budget cells on the market.