New software version posted today...

[Pdelcast]

* Added ability to change the 'Auto-Lipo' cutoff voltages
* Added ability to turn off the power-on reminder beep
* Improved low speed operation, detects and escapes cogging better
* Added ability to reverse motor direction by Castle Link software
* Added Mamba Max Pro software
* Bug fix: Rare instance where throttle was applied and controller would stay in idle
* Bug fix: Audible power pulse in transition from throttle to drag brake

[BL_RV0]

Is this for the MMM?

[Pdelcast]

Is this for the MMM?

Yup -- all the Mamba and Sidewinder controllers will use this update.

[johnrobholmes]

Sweet, I am going to test the low speed control again.

[JThiessen]

Thanks for the heads up, Patrick.

[MetalMan]

Awesome, just what many of us have been asking for!

[gixxer]

the auto lipo voltage change will be nice. Always like to run things a little higher then the standard 3v per cell.

also being able to turnoff the reminder beep is definitely a welcomed change.

[What's_nitro?]

Thanks Pat!

[TexasSP]

Thanks, it would have taken weeks for me to notice had you not posted this up!

[SpEEdyBL]

Ah! I can't wait!

[Kcaz25]

Patrick, it says beta, does this mean something could go wrong until its a "final"? I would like the added features, but mine is running just fine on 1.20.

Thanx,
Zack

[Metallover]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/fmillheim/Youre_The_Best_animation.gif?t=1241742756

[What's_nitro?]

Nice one, Metal.

[Metallover]

Nice one, Metal.

s***,, that took me like 3 hours... :lol:You're the best Patrick!::yipi:

[What's_nitro?]

You just stick to spud guns... :whistle:

[BitHed]

..good job...thanks for the update...was just about to check that too...PSP, iphone and MMM :D Ya gotta love software upgrades :D

[BP-Revo]

Sweet!

Go Patrick. Seems like you guys are going into overdrive with putting out controllers and software.

[Arct1k]

Does it do anything for brushed control?

[brushlessboy16]

Does anyone else have a problem with there MM/MMM where they come to a stop and the ESC will not go into reverse?

[whitrzac]

MM pro coming soon?? end of summer???

[What's_nitro?]

Does anyone else have a problem with there MM/MMM where they come to a stop and the ESC will not go into reverse?

Do you have it set to the reverse lock-out mode? You need a moment of neutral before it will reverse..... :neutral:

[js058515]

Thanks Castle team! I am loving the ability to change motor direction as well as the new auto lipo selections.

[finfin]

Thank you Patrick..... good job

[Unsullied_Spy]

Thanks! Good job on the update, I'm glad you don't put them out all the time though. I hate updating my software and controllers all the time.

[brushlessboy16]

I have yet to update them. I have my truggy, a buggy and a rustler to update- two mmm, one mm.

[Arct1k]

Started but have 11 to update...

[nitrostarter]

Updated my buggy, will try out the new software today with linc!

[twisted8]

i wonder if this will help with me trying to keep my front end on the ground ??

[brushlessboy16]

Two MMM's updated.. I dont think all the Different parameters need to be on "basic" and "advanced" because they really arent hard things to figure out..

I really like the ability to switch motor direction. Gotta test out the new starting algorithm tonite after my batts charge.

[shaunjohnson]

i have a problem...
the old v1.20 starting algorythm was so good...how am i gonna know the difference:rofl:

[phatmonk]

This is why I like the Castle Controlers,updated features via software FOR FREE!!!!!!!

[Unsullied_Spy]

Indeed. I just updated one of my ESCs and there are some nice features in there. I'm glad they were listening to us when we asked for these (there was a thread a while back about suggestions for future updates)!

[Dadx2mj]

I love the new features especially the ability to disable the annoying beep and the smoother start up.

I am really intrigued but the "Data Viewer" software. Does this mean the Mamba Max Pro will have a built in data logger or will there be an external data logger available for the existing Mamba Max and Monster Max ESC?

[asheck]

Thanks for doing exactly what you said you would. That adjustable auto lipo feature is what I've been waiting for. :D

[e-mike]

first run with the new soft...less smooth,,or hesitation of the esc on startup,,,and when i climb a hill(little asphalt hill) the esc seem not understand that he will need more power at the trottle and beging to cog or hesitate...with the 1.20 software more smoother and i can climb the same hill and no cogging or hesitation the revo goes very slowly... stop and reclimb without this little issue...

my set-up

e-revo
18/68
6 cell lipo
3pm fasst
lpr tire
mmmv3-lowest timing-punch control 40% start power=low

this set-up was for my 2 test...soft 1.21 and 1.20

[nitrostarter]

e-mike, bump the timing up. The Y turn motors love higher timing settings.

I just ran the new software with Linc and I freaked out at first. I grabbed the wrong pack and it was hitting the LVC. I swapped a pack out and everything was nice and smooth and good to go.
I got back home and tried some slow speed stuff, performed better than before thats for sure!

Good job guys.

[RUSTY XL-5]

I am really intrigued but the "Data Viewer" software. Does this mean the Mamba Max Pro will have a built in data logger or will there be an external data logger available for the existing Mamba Max and Monster Max ESC?

I too would like some more info on this. Sounds really sweet. :intello:

[e-mike]

e-mike, bump the timing up. The Y turn motors love higher timing settings.




i know that:yes: but why with the 1.20 soft run flawlessly at lowest timing and aven't a good result with the 1.21 ..also lowest timing????

lowest timing =less hot..no?

i will try today at low and normal....

[NoControl]

Haven't tried the new sw yet, just loaded it p last night, but I noticed I had a Grapher program with it whats that all about?

[lutach]

I went to update my Castle ESCs and it only shows the V1.20 which I already have for the firmware and my Castle Link is V3.12. Is there a new Castle Link version I need to install?

[F7Rider]

The current version is 3.13

[lutach]

The current version is 3.13

Thank you.

[brushlessboy16]

Just ran my Truck earlier
The startup routine is much smoother at low speed. wayy less stuttering, the ability to change the motor direction is a big plus also- no more switching bullets:)

[e-mike]

just tried to up the timing and nada same cogging or hesitation when i climb something....tried other mmm and motor same thing...even my mamba max do the same....and with the 1.20 its butter:whistle:

[e-mike]

i will keep the 1.21...just because a can disable the BEEEPP song...:party:

[Byte]

Just one question about that software... I downloaded it a few minutes ago, but how should I install this thingy on the MMM? O.o Or do I just have to put the MMM with the USB on the pc, and then it's done?

EDIT: I can't install the software? He wants to download .net framework or something, but he says wrong size blablabla? I'm using windows XP. Help please?

[q8-maxx]

download the .net framework its free then you should install the cc software

[e-mike]

other issue with the new soft(well i think)....i installed my mamba max in my hyper7 and i run it on 3 cell lipo...2300kv 70mm medusa...so everinthing run perfectly( foward-brake-backward ) but afer 6 minute the esc wont go backward..its make a sound but refuse to move....goes foward and brake but wont goes back....i thinked that my esc was dead(its a brand new)but no i reinstalled the 1.20 soft and this issue is gone...


my set-up

hyper7
medusa 2300kv 70mm
zippy 30c 3 cell
fasst 3pm
mamba max-lowest timing-BEEP DISABLED-punch control 50%,

[Maciolus]

I have just finished racing with SW, MM and MMM. With new firmware those systems seem to be more powerfull. Strange :neutral:

[big greg]

yea i put in on my MMM and 1y in the truggy and MM and tekin 2650 and both are smooth, i like the adjustable auto lipo

[SpEEdyBL]

I just installed it yesterday. The auto lipo adjustable cut-off was all that I could ever ask for. Thanks Castle!

Note to those who are getting more power after the update, the timing on my esc seemed to have reset itself to normal despite the fact that I had it set to 0 before the update. Timing adjustment is now displayed under the advanced settings tab.

[Helly]

Will the "auto-lipo settings" detect the number of A123 cell?

If it work for A123, the auto lipo adjustable cut-off can be a really good add for A123 !

[snellemin]

You don't need a lipo cutoff for A123's. But if you want to, just use the custom setting and set it for 2V per cell.

[Helly]

One of my A123 pack seem's bad just coz of a wrong cut-off setting...

i always switch 4S to 5S or 5S to 7S and i am not always near a computer to reprogramme it...

So if the "auto lipo cut off" detect A123 cell, it ll help! ^^

[Pdelcast]

One of my A123 pack seem's bad just coz of a wrong cut-off setting...

i always switch 4S to 5S or 5S to 7S and i am not always near a computer to reprogramme it...

So if the "auto lipo cut off" detect A123 cell, it ll help! ^^

A123 auto cutoff is slated for the next release -- right now the Auto Lipo is only for standard Lipos.

You should set a "custom" cutoff for the A123 cells.

[e-mike]

so after reinstalled the new soft everything going flawlessly...anyway my issue was due by a wrong setting in my tx:whistle:so the controller seem to better understand the motor at low speed,,less cogg and i really love the option DISABLE THE BEEP!!!:yes:..and now when i go backward and apply trottle to go foward im able to stop the truck slowly..

now its time to have the mm pro for testing this new soft:whistle:

[MTBikerTim]

* Improved low speed operation, detects and escapes cogging better
* Bug fix: Rare instance where throttle was applied and controller would stay in idle

These 2 improvements will be awesome. That bug used to happen almost regularly on my savage and every time it did I would s*** my pants as I would think the controller had died again. It would work after releasing the throttle and trying again but I would always check the car over when it happened and I could never work out what was causing it.

Smoothness improvement will be nice as with the feigao startup wasn't always silky smooth. The medusa was better on startup.

[Kcaz25]

I've read the firmware beta info... and I'm confident that it will work in my standard setup. I installed the software and will be up and running as soon as my last parts come in this week. I will post the results...

[badassrevo]

No harm installing it on a MMM V1?
It runs so good now I don't want to chance anything going wrong.

I can't imagine anything smoother than my MMM V1 and Neu 1512/2.5d.

[e-mike]

No harm installing it on a MMM V1?
It runs so good now I don't want to chance anything going wrong.

I can't imagine anything smoother than my MMM V1 and Neu 1512/2.5d.


go dont be afraid install it...you will be surprise:yes:

[C-5Quad]

Ok im new to the MMM how do I set my lipo cut off to custom? I see auto an up to 18v but I plan to run 6s but I want my cut off at 3.1v per cell vs 3v how do I do this?

[TexasSP]

With the new 3.13 software under the auto lipo option is an option to change the auto lipo individual cell cutoff value.

[q8-maxx]

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww259/q8-maxx/lipocutoff.jpg
:)

[Unsullied_Spy]

It definitely has a smoother start-up now. I sheared a tooth off one of the gears in the tranny in my Rustler and it rather than cog like mad it overpowered my slipper clutch and smoked it :lol:

[slimthelineman]

it is smoother, i practiced for a while at the small indoor track down the road on saturday and purposely drove at low speeds and putted around the infield for a lap or two. was hard to say how much better it really was running on 4s instead of the usual 6, but the fact that i noticed it means it was alot better. never had problems with the old software (like to stay on throttle!) but once and a while at neutral it would "freeze" until you went back to neutral and tried again (once every 25 runs or so?). impressed with the added auto lipo cutoff as its what i use, but more interested in the graphing tab and wanting to know if a data logger is on the way?

[Kcaz25]

Just tested it! Its alittle smoother. I may post a video 2moro if that is a good idea.

I really like everything Castle is doing right now.

[badassrevo]

I just updated my Mamba Max and everything went well but I can't get my Mamba Monster V1 to recognize the Castlelink. It has worked well in the past and I have never had trouble before. Any sugestions would be greatly appreciated.

Has anybody tried to update a V1?

[q8-maxx]

yes I'm :)

[GT35R]

Castle Creations is the best. :yipi:

I was pleasantly surprised to see my 2200kV motor arrive today after the Traxxas EVX2
blew the caps yesterday just pressing the off button.
So back in with the single motor plate and MMM on the EMaxx and I turned my 3S packs
into 2S packs anticipating some big power.

Wow - no need for 6S with this badboy motor, and now I check the forum and theres an
update for MMM aswell!
The ability for custom cell cutoff V is essential - so many people must have wasted huge
$$ in replacing Lipos prematurely without this feature. It really annoys me that all my
plane ESC's are fixed to 3V/cell or sometimes less.

If anyone does have some bugs after updating (my throttle went all 'funky' at low speed)
I recommend just redoing the updates and all the settings as for me this has fixed
issues both times now.

Thank you CC, you're #1. XX :yes: