Castle released a 1/6 ESC! Amazing quality, feel and performance. How well does it perform though? Watch the video to find out how it does over 120+ Mph! #MambaMonsterX8S #InnovationRC #CastleCreations
1 year later this video has convinced me to get my own limitless and Castle Mamba Monster X 8s. I don't plan to beat any records but just want to enjoy owning and running recreational speed runs!
@@1521joe I sure did. Got it last week. Pretty nice. Made it a few 109+ mph passes and I lost control. Got a on board video uploaded on my channel of the whole thing. Just got it rebuilt yesterday. Went up a couple sizes on the pinion. Now I'm just waiting for a day that isn't so windy and going for another run.
Awesome show here but the best for me was when u pushed him, at 7:28😬 I always wanned to know why folk push him as they start, now I know, what a G u is🏁💯💯
Thanks! Usually for all escs 170°F and under I like to keep them. Sure they can operate at higher Temps but the best performance happens the colder it usually is
Guys I have a Traxxas 6 rock crawler would it be possible to use this wicked motor and ESC ? I want both speed and something that can hang the weight of it since is roughly about 15lbs please any suggestions are appreciated 🙏🏻
I believe it would be a close competitor for the max 5. I'm veering more towards it being better than the max 5, it's cryo drive is something else regarding efficiency
DUDE! Can't believe you did that, killed your charger. Always wire the negative first when wiring to car batteries brother or smoke may come out and it's impossible to get it back in 🤣🤣 Easy mistake to make especially when excited 😁 that cars shifts, I can only imagine your excitement when making these videos man. I too have done the same mistake in the past, was wiring a heater. Fitting it, wired red before black, fried it but luckily I only fried the fuses. Adding a fuse to your wiring harness would save your equipment in the future bro from such mistakes. Fuses cost pennies, chargers are a little more expensive. Hope this saves your equipment and yourself cash in the future brother 🙂✌
@@jprc1386 thanks brother 🙂👍 Information on the internet of this conflicts but I know from experience having fried equipment by making the same mistake. We make mistakes especially when excited or in a hurry, we're fallible men! Wiring negative first helps eliminate the initial power surge created by arching apparently 😁✌
I would likely choose this over the max 5, cryo cooling tech is great, sensored capabilities, data logging, full aluminum housing. All stuff I prefer in an esc I run
It's a max 6 variant. It can get decent speeds, efficient easily is better than xlx. But I am unsure as of now. You'd be the one to determine that question 😉
Castle has definitely stepped up their game with the MMX 8S & the XLX2. I have used both on my Limitless and they run incredibly cool. I'm currently running the XLX2 w/ a 1717 1650kv motor on my Limitless now. I just geared her back down to 1:1 (34/34) to have fun with shorter runs. Even on 8S, I can do multiple passes @ ~117mph avg back to back, like 4-5 passes & the freaking thing stays cool. After that many passes, the motor was the warmest component at ~150F, no fans. Even when I geared her pretty high, pulling almost 15hp, I was able to get 2 runs & the ESC never got past 152F, which is well under the 200F limit they call out. We'll see what #s I get with the 1721 2400kv when I get that in, I can't wait to try it out. 😎👍
@@ant9072 Hi, it all depends on what you're doing with the car. If you're doing speedruns and looking into getting into the ~130mph+ range, then yes, the XLX2 is definitely worth it because it's going to run a lot more efficiently than the MMX 8S. If you're bashing around or doing lower speedruns in the 100-130mph range, the MMX 8S will be fine. You will however need a good cap pack with the MMX 8S. The XLX2 performs amazing without a cap pack. I have done 120mph runs on the XLX2 with ripple voltage of only 0.93V. That's amazing!! Here's a link from Innovation RC covering a more detailed breakdown between the Castle ESCs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rgnPTQg8l1I.html Also, if you currently have any old 6S ESC, working or not working, Castle brand or not, you can send it to castle creations for an upgrade to an xlx2 for $123 out the door. That's an over $127 saving as they go for $250 +tax. I just sent them an old Arrma Blx185 system, the ESC was good but the motor was shot. They're sending me an xlx2 & a 1717 1650kv motor for $275 out the door. Something to think about 😎👍
@@rcbustanut2057 wow thanks for the detailed response. I will mostly be parking lot bashing with occasional speed runs. Nothing crazy just looking to break 100. The roads here aren't very good for speed runs. But the xlx2 is only 50 dollars more. With no cap pack needed it makes more sense. I'm just gonna be running 6s for bashing and 8 s for speed runs. I'm just hoping the xlx2 isn't too much for 6s. Also I have a busted vxl 6s so if they will take that definitely going to trade In. Thanks for all the help!
@@InnovationRC I might just go ahead and go with the mmx 8s and a 2200kv v2 motor. That way I can play around and do speed runs. I’ll get a spool to put in when I wanna do speed runs
I have the same esc. But when I try to calibrate esc using futaba pls it won't calibrate.Pulled out my old Traxxas radio and it worked fine. HELP ! Anyone have this problem??? Futaba castle issues...Thanks all and happy speed runs!!?💪💪💪Castle mamba X 8s
Hold down full throttle as you turn the esc on. (Ensure all trims are set to 0 first). Once you turn it on, the esc will make many beep noises, when it beeps slower, hit full reverse, same thing again with the beeps, after neutral. Let it finish singing and it's calibrated
Fixed it...When using Futaba pls you must set throttle to reverse! Now calibrate esc follow steps outlined in Castle Monster X 8s start up. Your good to go. I hope this helps anyone having this problem. And Thank you for your help!! 😁
You said mild gearing? What was the gearing. It's a bit frustrating when all info is not given. We all know motors, esc's, that's the easy part but gearing and steering servos and receiver's are almost never explained. I baught a limitless, but have no idea what reciever or servo to buy. Gearing can be figured out for cheap. Please help, anyone.
Just ordered the mmx8s for my infraction v2.stoked. What speeds do you think ill get with the stock infraction motor? Is the stock motor too high kv for this esc on 6s?
Nice video, those ESC's are great man. I have the Mamba monster X in my build but the Mamba monster X 8S is another level. Cryo drive, I wonder what it is. but it is a very good feature because I tested it in their SW4 ESC on a vehicle that was even much heavier
Appreciate it man. Yeah the cryo drive basically allows advanced cooling. Which drastically boosts efficiency and power flow. Mmx8s is probably the most efficient esc out there to date.
Hi bro.How is the Mamba Monster x 8s performing?I'm thinking of buying it but my experience with Castle products hasn't been good bought three Mamba Monsters and two failed within less than two months and sold the other and replaced it with a Hobbywing Max8.
Hi. Beautiful car and setup. Please i want to build one like that. What esc. And motor .and servo etc are u using. ? Appreciate it here from las Vegas:)
@@NateHarrisCreations That actually makes sense, but i think you mean the cells in series. I also thought it might be because a battery has a "c" charge rating and that would be confusing, but your explanation makes more sense.
Hey bud I love the vids and the builds I just got the mamba monster x 8s and castle 2200kv censored motor for my infraction how do you think it will do what gearing would u recommend I want it too be fast but I'm not trying to make records and advise for diff fluids, cap packs ect.. thanks
hello to you modelist friends, I was coming to you to find out if you could help me because I have a problem I just received a castle manba xlx 8s drive and my fan goes on and off after 10 minutes is this normal ??? can you help me or advise me thanks to you
I just gat all that for my limitless I love this car man I just built my xo1 now I’m doin this one this two cars man are no joke I went all out with gpm parts aluminum
What speeds you get outta the traxxas xo-1? I just swaped to the speed gear and left the other one Stock so it's overgeared right?. It's a traxxas xo-1 also
Joshua Burgess I did 115 that is good for me I don’t want to fuck my car up lol speed gear is34 and the other is a 46 car those really good man I love it
#InnovationRC - Sick run brother!! I am thinking about either going with an Infraction or a limitless!! I'm not looking to break any world records but if I do go with an Infraction what motor and ESC would you recommend switching out in the infraction? Or if I go with a Limitless, what motor and ESC! I AM JUST LOOKING TO JOIN THE 100MPH CLUB! Would this be a good set up with a ripple cap pack and the Castle Creations Mamba Monster X 8S, 33.6V Esc W/ 1717-1650Kv
Appreciate it man. I mean you can easily do 120 with a Castle 1515 2200kv with the Mamba monster X 8s on 6s. Can also do it with the 1717 on 6 or 8s just more money. 1717 will easily handle longer runtimes over the 2200. The mamba monster x 8s is more efficient than an xlx with any cap pack. You don't even need to run one to break 100. Literally buy the 2200kv motor and mmx8s and your set for 130+ mph. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zypeX3DbAlU.html
@@InnovationRC Thanks brother, I really enjoyed the interview they did with you on your rigs and the other guy! Anyways, so go with the Mamba X and the Castle 2200kv motor in the limitless and add some Yeah racing fans and I should be good to go... It necessary to get a ripple cap pack? Is this the combo - www.amainhobbies.com/castle-creations-monster-x-1-8-brushless-combo-w-1512-sensored-motor-cse010-0145-04/p587670?gclid=CjwKCAjw9vn4BRBaEiwAh0muDBLZlSB5iouW5nGeMJ5LPk6QJQm6VjinklXYkx_yLPyAiotmCVvKKhoCbnMQAvD_BwE
Cool video, That ESC is amazing i was looking into buying this esc with 1717 1,650KV combo for either my XO-1 roller if i build it and my future Infraction V2. Currently i'm debating if i should build my XO-1 roller with a MMX 8s\1717 system or buy a new RTR and upgrade it later on.
What size pinion are you using? I have that same ESC in my inferno gt converted to electric with a tp 4070 motor and custom belt drive. Haven't run it yet, I'm from NY the weather is frigid here.
Tell me how much is going to cost on the New castle Mamba Monster X and the castle model # what in the Arma Limitless ,what's the price and were you get it from Amazon Ebay or what I have if pick up the car Saturday
@@InnovationRC this new esc has caught my attention really hard. I have the monster x 6s and i dont have the confidence in it like i do my normal mamba x as ive blown one up in my kraton after 2 runs on 6s. May have to preorder one as a backup to my xlx in my limitless as it scares the hell out of me that it'll blow up Everytime lmao And fwiw i push 8s through my 1515 2200kv in my limitless and she takes it just fine lol
Castles Max6 haha nice. May have to cop one of these. My Max6 never missed a beat at high speed but boy do I love the adjustability of my other castles
