Castle Mamba Monster 2 Drivers Ed Guide
Option 3: 5v
Cuts o/limits the motor speed/acceleration when the pack gets down to 5 volts. A good setting for racing or bashing in any
vehicle using 8-12 NiMH or NiCad packs.
Option 4: 6v
Cuts o/limits acceleration when the pack gets down to 6 volts.
Option 5: 9v
Cuts o/limits acceleration when the pack gets down to 9 volts.
Option 6: 12v
Cuts o/limits acceleration when the pack gets down to 12 volts.
8. Motor Timing
Advancing the timing on an electric motor can have varying eects. Lowering the timing advance will reduce the amp draw,
increase runtime, reduce motor/battery temperature, and may slightly reduce top speed and punch. Raising the timing advance
will increase amp draw, decrease runtime, increase motor/battery temperature, and may slightly increase top speed and punch.
If you are after maximum top speed, it’s better to “gear up” to get it rather than advance the timing too far.
Option 1: Lowest
A maximum eciency setting giving long runtimes and cooler motor temps. Very useful with high Kv (low turn) motors to increase
motor life and reduce motor/battery temperatures.
Option 2: Normal (Default)
The best mix of speed, punch, and eciency for all motors.
Option 3: Highest
Increases amp draw, reduces runtimes, increases motor/battery temperatures, and may increase top speed/punch slightly.
Use with care, and monitor motor and battery temps often! DO NOT use any setting above “normal” with 6000Kv or higher motors.
9. Motor Type
This setting sets which type of motor you will be using with the Castle ESC.
The ESC may be damaged if this setting does not
match the motor type/hook-up method in the car, and this damage is not covered under warranty.
Option 1: Brushless (Default)
(See Brushless Motor Setup diagram on page 9). Uses all three of the ESC motor wires (or motor connectors) connected to all three
of the brushless motor wires. If the motor spins the wrong way with forward throttle, swap any two of the wires to get the correct
direction. (Applies to sensorless brushless only. Reverse motor direction using Castle Link with sensored brushless motors).
Option 2: Brushed Reversing
(See Reversing Brushed Motor Setup diagram on page 11). Uses the Red and Black ESC motor wires (or outside motor connectors
on the ESC) to connect to the (+) and (-) side of the brushed motor. If the motor spins in the wrong direction with forward throttle,
reverse the motor wires for correct motor direction.
Option 3: Brushed High Power
(See Figure 3: High Power Brushed Motor Setup on page 12). Connect all three of the ESC motor wires (or motor connectors on the
ESC) to the negative (-) side of the motor. You can either use a “Y” harness from the ESC battery input positive wire to connect to
both the battery and the positive side of the motor, or use a single wire from the positive ESC input to the positive battery pole
and then continue to the positive (+) side of the motor.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you’re still having diculties with your Castle ESC after trying the suggestions oered here, please contact Castle Creations
technical support at the e-mail or phone number in the next section.
Problem: My Castle ESC may or may not arm, but it will not calibrate to my transmitter.
Solution: Most calibration issues can be solved by changing settings on the transmitter. Make sure you have both your throttle
and brake endpoints (called EPA or ATV on your radio) on the throttle channel out to between 100 to 120%. Make sure if you have
a Futaba or Futaba made transmitter to have the throttle channel set to the reversed position.