Instruction manual

Mamba Monster Specifications:
Cells .............................................................................18 NiCad / NiMH 6s LiPo
Continuous ........................................................ More than you can handle!
Resistance..................................................................0.0003 Ohms per phase
Brake .....................................................Proportional with adjustable curve
Reversible .............................................................................. Yes - with lockout
Low Voltage Cutoff .................................................................Programmable
Case Size .....................................................................................2.2" x 1.9" x 1.4"
Weight with Wires ........................................................................................ 121g
Connector Type ............................................................................6.5mm bullet
transmitter off while driving. When powered on, the receiver’s green LED
will glow to indicate Fail Safe mode is active. If the LED glows red, the Fail
Safe mode has been deactivated. Use these steps to reactivate the Fail
Safe system:
1. Switch the transmitter and receiver on.
2. Press and hold the receiver’s SET button. The LED will ash once, then turn
off. Continue to hold the SET button. After about three seconds, the LED
will ash on and off. It will continue ashing as long as you hold the SET
button.
3. Release the SET button. The LED will now light green and glow
steadily, indicating Fail Safe mode is active.
Should you ever wish to deactivate the Fail Safe mode (for example, when
using a speed control that has its own Fail Safe circuitry), simply repeat the
steps above.
Setting the TQ 2.4 Transmitter Throttle Endpoints
The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz radio system is pre-set at the factory and is ready
for use. If you wish to reprogram the receiver to make certain the throttle
endpoints are correctly set, follow the steps below.
1. Switch the transmitter and receiver on.
2. Press and hold the receiver’s SET button until the LED blinks red
once then switches off. Release the SET button.
3. Pull the throttle trigger to the full-throttle position and hold until the
receiver’s LED blinks red twice.
4. Push the trigger to full brake and hold until the red LED blinks twice.
5. Return the trigger to neutral. The LED will blink three times then remain
on (the LED will shine green if Fail Safe is active, or red if Fail Safe is
disabled).
Note: although the vehicle will not respond to throttle commands during
this procedure, as a precaution it is recommended that the speed control
be unplugged from the receiver during programming.
Speed Control Programming Instructions
The Castle Creations Mamba Max speed control should not need
reprogramming with normal use. However, if you install a different
radio system in your model, or change the transmitter’s throttle-
neutral setting from 50/50 to 70/30, you will need to reprogram the
speed control. Follow these instructions to reprogram the speed
control:
1. Install the batteries of your choice in the battery compartments and
plug the batteries into the speed control.
2. Switch on your transmitter.
3. Hold full throttle while you switch on the Mamba Monster controller.
After a few seconds, you will hear multiple tones and the
RED LED will light.
4. Hold full brake. After a few seconds, you will hear multiple tones
and the YELLOW LED will light.
5. Release the trigger to the neutral position. After a few seconds,
you will hear multiple tones and ALL THE LEDs will light.
6. Wait a few more seconds for the speed control to ‘arm,’ indicated by
a double-tone. You are now ready to drive.
Disconnect Batteries After Use
Always disconnect the batteries from the speed control when
you are nished using your vehicle. The switch on the speed control
only shuts off power to the receiver and servos. The speed control
continues to draw power as long as it is plugged in and may over-
discharge your batteries if they are left connected to the speed control.
Castle Creations Mamba Monster Warranty
Your Castle speed control is warrantied for one (1) year from date of
purchase to be free from manufacturing and component defects. This
warranty does not cover abuse, neglect, or damage due to incorrect
wiring, over-voltage, or overloading. If you have any questions,
comments or wish to return your Castle speed control for warranty or
non-warranty repair or replacement, please contact Castle Creations, Inc.
Castle Creations, Inc., 235 South Kansas Avenue, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]
www.castlecreations.com
TRAXXAS.com
Traxxas, 1100 Klein Road, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]
Your Battery Selection and Pinion Gear
Selection Determines Your Speed.
How Fast Do You Want To Go?
Battery
Nominal Voltage
mAh
Skill Level
Battery
Pinion/Spur
Nominal Voltage
mAh
Skill Level
* With Included Optional Gearing
** 24T pinion not included. Optional gearing for high-speed running on smooth surfaces only.
25+mph25+mph
35+mph
35+mph
**
#5608 E-Revo
Brushless Edition
18/6518/65
18/65
18/65
****
16.8V
twin 6-Cell NiMH
(12 cell total)
twin 7-Cell NiMH
(14 cell total)
14.4V
3000+ mAh 4000+ mAh
14.8V
5000+ mAh
twin 3S LiPo
(6S total)
twin 2S LiPo
(4S total)
22.2V
5000+ mAh
twin 3S LiPo
(6S total)
22.2V
5000+ mAh
Your Battery Selection and Pinion Gear
Selection Determines Your Speed.
How Fast Do You Want To Go?
Battery
Nominal Voltage
mAh
Skill Level
Battery
Pinion/Spur
Nominal Voltage
mAh
Skill Level
* With Included Optional Gearing
** 28T pinion and 65T spur not included. Optional gearing for high-speed running on smooth surfaces with optional Talon tires only.
25+mph28+mph
35+mph
35+mph
**
#3908 E-Maxx
Brushless Edition
18/6517/68
18/65
17/68
****
16.8V
twin 6-Cell NiMH
(12 cell total)
twin 7-Cell NiMH
(14 cell total)
14.4V
3000+ mAh 3000+ mAh
14.8V
5000+ mAh
twin 3S LiPo
(6S total)
twin 2S LiPo
(4S total)
22.2V
5000+ mAh
twin 3S LiPo
(6S total)
22.2V
5000+ mAh
40+mph
50+mph
65mph
& Beyond
18/54 18/65
24/54
40+mph
50+mph
65mph
& Beyond
20/68 17/68
28/65
E-Maxx Brushless Edition Recommended Speed Settings
E-Maxx Brushless Gearing Chart
65 68
15
DNF
4.53
16
DNF
4.25
17
DNF
4.00
18
DNF
3.78
19 3.42 3.58
20 3.25
3.40
21 3.10 3.24
22
NR
3.09
23
NR DNF
24
NR DNF
Pinion Gear
Spur Gear
Stock gearing
Optional included gearing (4S LiPo)
Recommended gearing for all battery types
Recommended gearing for 4S LiPo only
Not recommended
Does not t
B
B
CAUTION: Read before operating your model with 65+mph gearing!
• The 28/65 ratio for use with 6S LiPo batteries is designed for maximum
speed on smooth surfaces only, with steady acceleration to full throttle and
optional Talon tires installed.
• Do not use this gear ratio for general driving.
• Avoid repetitive starting and stopping.
• Do not use the 28/65 ratio with NiMh batteries or low-capacity LiPo batteries.
5000mAh LiPo batteries are recommended.
• Allow the motor to cool between runs, and monitor motor temperature.
• Do not use the 28/65 gear ratio for off-road running or overheating and
damage may result.
• Do not allow the motor temperature to exceed 200° F or damage and motor
failure may result.
To accurately monitor motor temperature, Traxxas suggests the #4091
On-Board Temperature Gauge. The gauge features a large LCD screen, on/
off button for longer battery life, a min/max temp button, a Centigrade/
Fahrenheit button, and a clear Lexan splash guard. Visit your local dealer or
Traxxas.com for more information.
If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at
1-888-TRAXXAS
(1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only)