Castle Mamba Monster 2 Drivers Ed Guide
The ESC cannot change settings itself, it only does what it is told.
The next section of the manual gives a description of each of the settings and options and what you can expect when you change
an option from default. Before you make changes, it is a good idea to go over the Castle Car ESC Programming Reference, marking
the options you wish to change.
1. Brake/Reverse Type
Sets whether reverse is enabled or not, and exactly how it can be accessed.
Option 1: With Reverse (Default)
This setting allows the use of reverse only after the ESC senses two seconds of neutral throttle. Use it for race practice sessions
and bashing, but check with your race director to see if this setting is allowed for actual racing.
Option 2: Without Reverse
Use this setting for actual sanctioned racing events. Reverse cannot be accessed under any circumstances with this setting.
Option 3: Crawler Reverse
Reverse or forward is accessible at any time after the ESC brakes to zero motor RPM (even if the vehicle is moving).
2. Brake Amount
Sets what percentage of available braking power is applied with full brake.
Option 1: 25% Power
Allows only 25% of available braking power at full brake.
Option 2: 50% Power (Default)
Allows only 50% of available braking power at full brake.
Option 3: 75% Power
Allows 75% of available braking power at full brake.
Option 4: 100% Power
Allows all available braking power at full brake.
3. Reverse Amount
Sets how much power will be applied in the reverse direction, if reverse is enabled.
Option 1: 25% Power
Allows only 25% power in reverse.
Option 2: 50% Power (Default)
Allows only 50% power in reverse.
Option 3: 75% Power
Allows only 75% power in reverse.
Option 4: 100% Power
Allows 100% power in reverse.
4. Punch/Traction Control
This setting controls how fast the throttle position within the ESC can be changed over time. This smooths high power starts
and limits punch somewhat. As explained previously, acceleration is a matter of battery capability, but you may not want 100%
of what the battery can deliver in every situation. This setting is crucial to drag racing as it can be used as a “traction control” to
match traction conditions. The lower the setting, the less throttle change limiting there is. For pure burnout and wheelie action,
use a very low setting or the disabled setting. For softer acceleration or for a low-grip surface, raise it up to a higher setting.
Don’t
be afraid to use these settings! It may be fun to watch your car do back flips, but sooner or later you are going to want
to be able to drive it under some semblance of control. This is THE setting to put you back into control.
Option 1: High
Very limited acceleration. Good for 2WD vehicles on hard dirt, or for general bashing when you want to be gentle on the
transmission.