When for monster maxx?

[Serum]

Hi Monk; welcome to the forum; The phoenix is meant for stick transmitters, which basically start with throttle at 0 percent of the stick movement; The pistol grip transmitters start at 30-40 percent of the throttle. (where 30-40 percent is reserved for brake/reverse) Can you imagine what happens? :) this can be corrected with the use of a pixie though (small device that makes the pistol grip signal act like a stick transmitter; but then there are the brakes; the phoenix hasn't got proportional brakes. so you need a mechanical brake.

Starscream is one of the users that has this controller (or had, since he didn't know about the existence of this converter needed for the phoenix) i thought he mentioned about buying another one and try it again.

[TexasSP]

Well, in all hoping that patience is truely virtuous, I will keep holding out. I do wish Joe that ya'll would release the esc seperately though. My little erevo sits waiting so my pede is having to keep me satisfied. Also as was stated earlier, I am hoping too that an internal bec will be able to handle up to at least 5s as it is much cleaner.

I had my revo all set up to run the mm esc with ubec but all the excess wiring still distrubs me, I want a much cleaner look. Luckily, unlike some of my other rc projects, I am taking my time to get it all right but soon the only thing I will be waiting on will be the esc.

[Dagger Thrasher]

Thanks for stopping by Joe, with all the info. I too am planning to get myself a Monster Max for my brushless TNX when it's done; I'm sure it'll be just as ground-breaking as the Max was when it first came out.:018: I'm hoping it'll have a built-in switching BEC too. Is there a rough projection of a retail price for the ESC yet, by any chance?

[starscream]

Originally Posted by Serum

Hi Monk; welcome to the forum; The phoenix is meant for stick transmitters, which basically start with throttle at 0 percent of the stick movement; The pistol grip transmitters start at 30-40 percent of the throttle. (where 30-40 percent is reserved for brake/reverse) Can you imagine what happens? :) this can be corrected with the use of a pixie though (small device that makes the pistol grip signal act like a stick transmitter; but then there are the brakes; the phoenix hasn't got proportional brakes. so you need a mechanical brake.

Starscream is one of the users that has this controller (or had, since he didn't know about the existence of this converter needed for the phoenix) i thought he mentioned about buying another one and try it again.

I do have the HV110 and pix adapter. It has worked well so far but really, I've been waiting for the slipperential V2 to come out to really put it to the test. Right now my gearing options are limited to one gear ratio since my NEU 1515 2Y F motor barely fits on my motor mount and t-maxx 3.3 tranny. The pixstick adapter works pretty well with my Sensor radio but does have a little quirk. Once you start using the throttle, the throttle signal seems to get stuck (just barely, so its very very slow and will stop when brakes are applied). This quirk may not occur with other radio's but I'm not sure. This is tolerable for now but if the MMM will handle 6S, I'll be getting one ASAP.

[captain harlock]

StarScream, why did you give up on your MGM? did you face any sort of trouble operating it?

[starscream]

Originally Posted by captain harlock

StarScream, why did you give up on your MGM? did you face any sort of trouble operating it?

Both the MGM 12032 and HV110 work well for my application.
I sold the MGM because the HV110 is easier to program, can handle higher voltage and doesn't cost as much. The MGM was also a hydro version and better suited for water applications. Not to mention I've always favored Castle Creations because of there solid product line and support. Wow, this is sounding like a commercial :027:

[captain harlock]

I've heared many people here who did not have good experience with the MGMs. I bought the 12032 over a month from Mike and till this day I'm just afraid to use it not to get shocked at how poor it's performance might be....daaaaaaaaahhhh....

[hyperasus]

I've gone threw the MGM thing myself. They look fantastic on paper and for the most part they are, but mine had a weird problem with the throttle control. From what I've heard the problem has been long since fixed. I say if you have an MGM then use it. If it works without issues then you have a real winner. It seems to be kind of a hit or miss thing with MGM. The ones that work, work well. The ones that don't have to be sent in for a firmware update. I'll tell you one thing though; I never had any heat issues with my MGM controllers.

[crazyjr]

I would love for castle to do the HV110 route for the heatsinks, hint hint;)

[Procharged5.0]

Originally Posted by Monk

Hi.I'm new here and thought you'd like to see this.I hope it doesn't violate any rules.I just wanted to help generate discussion.Thank you

Castle Creations Phoenix-110 High Voltage Brushless ESC

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLBY5&P=ML

Welcome to the forums Monk!

Not sure if this model will work in cars/trucks. Many of the Castle ESC's not originally designed for cars & trucks will only work with a "stick" type controller. The specs are good though! We can hope the release a car/truck version!

[gasshead]

i cant wait for this new setup. i am only going to run a modest 12 cell sanyo pack. i just want my e-revo off the ground so i can sell the nitro crap i dont need.....dont want to sell till i have the motor and ESC in my hands. and thanks to alll the guys and gals at CC and the guys and gals on this forum, i'm glad i stumbled across youall

[TexasSP]

All right Patrick and Joe, it's time. Traxxas is nipping at your heals now with this Velineon system. The next step is very obvious. I really like your products and support, but the time has come. Granted the Traxxas model doesn't have all the CC type features but this is huge.

It's time to roll with the MMM.

[neweuser]

Patience is virtue!

[TexasSP]

I am not suggesting the Traxxas model would be superior to the MMM, it's just that fact is fact. Traxxas took a big leap forward last night, and many others will be left scrambling just like when the T-E Maxx came out then the Revo.

I really love my MM and the programability that comes with it, and that is why I truely want the MMM. However, many others will not see it that way and if Traxxas beats them to the punch, well enough said.

[neweuser]

Honestly, I don't think Traxxas will. And Traxxas may have decent Cs, but still not as good as CC IMO