Sidewinder ESC

[BL_RV0]

60-70 amps cont? thats kinda low...

[BrianG]

70A @ 14.8v is a little over 1,000w, or about 1.4hp. That's enough for a smaller and/or lighter truck...

[johnrobholmes]

Originally Posted by Serum

What programming options are added?

From what I know, just deadband adjustment. This may have changed as I haven't talked with the engineers for a few months.

Originally Posted by squeeforever

I might see about trying on of the in my Revo. Might run ok with a 8XL on 4S with the 2 speed. The 2 speed and mechanical brakes should help keep it fairly cool...

Doubt it would work. You might get 30mph tops, probably 25mph at most. The startups would have to be very gentle and you will need a super light drivetrain. The mamba max barely works for a MT, and the Sidewinder is even less power.

I can confirm it does work on 4s. I was gonna give it a spin but my rear diff is stripped in my WK. boo.

[squeeforever]

I think it will work, but theres no telling. You have to account for the two speed. Allows low gearing for the startup, but once it gets going, its gonna have a higher gearing to get the speed. My MM and 7XL on 3S do fine. The MM gets a little warm, but thats because I'm using the internal BEC and its slightly over geared. I think the Sidewinder will work fine with a slightly slower motor and appropriate gearing, using a UBEC.

[MetalMan]

So if the Sidewinder has the good software, then where's the love for the MM? We've been waiting for that software for something like a year now.

[johnrobholmes]

Probably the same update when they release the sidewinder. They will have a new firmware at the same time I suspect.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

Probably the same update when they release the sidewinder. They will have a new firmware at the same time I suspect.

Time for me to show my ignorance. I am not a computer guy. I can fix some stuff and have a very basic understanding. My main question is what does the term firmware mean in relation to the mm. I understand that the software is the actual program that the mm uses to perfom its commutation. Is the firmware the operating system, so to speak, that this software runs in? I try to learn something new everyday, and this has me wondering.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Time for me to show my ignorance. I am not a computer guy. I can fix some stuff and have a very basic understanding. My main question is what does the term firmware mean in relation to the mm. I understand that the software is the actual program that the mm uses to perfom its commutation. Is the firmware the operating system, so to speak, that this software runs in? I try to learn something new everyday, and this has me wondering.

Firmware typically refers to the set of code that is loaded into a programmable logic device. Also, the commutation in the MM may be done by firmware...it depends on the components used. Most likely, it is all done by firmware as I don't believe there is a processor on the ECA (electronic card assembly).

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by skellyo

Firmware typically refers to the set of code that is loaded into a programmable logic device. Also, the commutation in the MM may be done by firmware...it depends on the components used. Most likely, it is all done by firmware as I don't believe there is a processor on the ECA (electronic card assembly).

Thanks skellyo, not coming from a computer background (I work on cars, paint and body) sometimes the lingo is over my head!

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Thanks skellyo, not coming from a computer background (I work on cars, paint and body) sometimes the lingo is over my head!

I could see it being tough to know the difference between firmware and software for anyone that's not specifically an electrical engineer. My wife just happens to develop firmware for a living.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by skellyo

I could see it being tough to know the difference between firmware and software for anyone that's not specifically an electrical engineer. My wife just happens to develop firmware for a living.

Interesting, maybe she can take a look at the mm and make it work with a neu, or similar motor.

Just tell here that I asked nicely and said please!

[What's_nitro?]

You can also think of it this way: Software is anything you can modify, firmware is anything you can't (short of doing things that void the warranty).

[BrianG]

I did a quick search and found this fairly concise explanation:

Originally Posted by http://www.davisnet.com/support/drive/software.asp

Software is a broad term for the programs running on any physical electronic device. Familiar kinds of software are operating systems, which provide overall control for computer hardware, and applications, which are optional programs used for a particular job.

Firmware is a form of software that is permanently placed in electronics in order to give the electronic products the critical instructions it needs to run.

For example, there is firmware in a cell phone to tell the phone what to do when you push the power button to turn it on. This firmware is not accessible by the cell phone user and is permanently stored within the electronics of the phone.
Firmware is generally not accessible by the end user to be removed or adjusted. It is often changed by special installation processes or files from the manufacturer as "upgrades."

Both are really software, it's just the level of ease for which the end user can adjust them. Firmware typically resides in ROM/EEPROM/etc and requires a special "flash" operation to update, like a computer's BIOS. Typical software resides on a harddisk, RAM, Flash ROM (like a thumbdrive), or any storage medium meant for frequent updating.

[johnrobholmes]

Got a little surprise, I will be getting a package within a week. Hehehehe, I can't wait!

[johnrobholmes]

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