Castle Mamba Monster 2 Quick Start Guide
CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR MAMBA MONSTER 2:
Limits: Mamba Monster 2 is incredibly powerful, but know his limits. 6S (25.2 volts) is the
max input voltage!
BEC: Monster 2 has an adjustable BEC with a default output value of 5.5V.
Connectors: Mamba Monster 2 needs lots of power. Please use connectors such as large
bullets (6.5mm), Deans®, or Traxxas® TRX® connectors to connect Monster 2 to your
batteries.
Batteries: Mamba Monster 2 needs lots of power. You must only use batteries that are
capable of delivering bursts of more than 125 amps and which can sustain continuous
outputs of 100 amps. Anything less will only lead to a frustrating ride with the Monster.
Expect to upgrade your vehicle’s drive system. You can always wait until Monster 2 shreds
the parts, but then you’ll be stuck at the track with no ride. That’s no fun.
Monster 2 powered systems are capable of producing incredibly high power. That means the
vehicles can go stupidly fast. Please never point a Monster 2 powered vehicle at anyone,
always stay clear of the tires, and keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times!
CASTLE LINK
Your Monster 2 is ready to run right out of the box. However, you may find that you’d like
to change a few settings, such as the low voltage cuto or perhaps you’d like to adjust the
throttle or braking curves. You can do all of these things with the Castle Link USB Adapter
(a coupon is included in your packaging) and your Windows PC (not included).
Please visit www.castlecreations.com/downloads to download the latest version of the
Castle Link software.
DO THE MATH!
Not all LiPos are created equal, and surge ratings should never be used to determine a pack’s
suitability for a brushless application. Use the CONTINUOUS C rating only.
We suggest that you choose a pack that can deliver more amperage than the drive system
draws. More “headroom” between the C rating and the actual amp draw oers better
reliability. We recommend that you have at least a 20% reserve margin for best results.
Using insufficient battery packs WILL shorten the life of this controller.
Here’s an example:
5,000 mAh pack = 5Ah
5 x 25C = 125 amps
125 x 80% = 100 amps max continuous rating necessary!
Look at it another way.
Mamba Monster setups frequently hit 100+ amps in peaks. We strongly suggest using
5,000 mAh or larger LiPo cells with a discharge rating of at least 30C (or high quality 25C
batteries such as Traxxas® Power Cells®). Our experience suggests using only mild gear
ratios with NiMH cells. Do not attempt to use NiMH cells in extreme setups.
MAMBA MONSTER 2 ERROR CODES
GREEN/YELLOW FLASHING ESC input voltage is below the operating limit (drained battery)
RED/YELLOW/GREEN FLASHING Sudden and extreme rise in temperature (possibly over-geared)
RED/YELLOW FLASHING ESC temperature above the operating limit (possibly over-geared)
RED/GREEN FLASHING BEC temperature above the operating limit (possibly damaged servo)
RED/YELLOW/GREEN FLASHING
AND BEEPING
ESC is not detecting a valid signal from the receiver