Crawler Control! Low Speed Programming The Castle Creations Mamba X - Holmes Hobbies
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- Looking to get the best possible control out of your RC Crawler’s electronics and are a bit uncertain how programming an ESC works? You’re in luck! In this video John gives you an ESC programming lesson in full detail. Here in the Holmes Hobbies studio, he will show step by step how to hook up your Castle Creations Mamba X speed control and walk you through programming the system from start to finish, with focus on setting up the ESC for the best low speed control. By the time you’re done watching this video, you too will be a pro at programming the Mamba X ESC for optimum performance!
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Just a heads up if you set it up with crawler reverse, the brake curve actually is your reverse throttle curve. Makes reverse much more manageable while keeping it at 100%
This helped out a ton, so excited to start crawling
Great video. Thanks for that.
Thanks John. That is really helpful. Would you mind putting together a similar video for the HW Quicrun1080 or post good crawl settings somewhere? Thanks again.
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Playing with my new Mamba Micro X today and I discovered that there is a solution to the touchy reverse that is inherent to the stock Enduro motor. You don't even need to upgrade the Tx/Rx. It turns out, Mr. Holmes, that the brake curve is not exclusively for braking. It is just a general reflection of how the truck will behave when engaged in either brake or reverse. So, the reverse curve can be programmed just the same as the throttle curve. Fancy that?!
@3.37 John " I like it quiet on the trail" then John makes the REVOLVER!.
Hows the quiet on the trail working out for you 😎🤣🤣
I followed along exactly and my truck woke up. Now I'm gonna tweak from here . But what a great comprehensive video. Thanks!
I thought I had done the same. Must of messed up somewhere cause mine actually went slower :'l
Thank you my RC brother 🤜🤛 Im planning on winning the mamba x & puller pro thru the Harley giveaway so this will be very useful 👍🏻 im using the power of positive thinking 💯😂🤣
So did you win?
@@jesusibarra3608 um no lol but I'm still positive
Thats the attitude
@@jesusibarra3608 amen brother
When John says "You need a computer" he means you need a Windows based computer!
Castle does not offer a MAC/IOS version of the programming software, for computers.
They do have an app but without the add on Bluetooth adapter you can not program a Castle ESC.
This is definitely low speed specific. I tried this exact setup but for trailing it doesn’t workout for me. Going to tweak it a bit from here but great starting point
it is for specifically crawlers, but glad you found it helpful
You can disable the data logging under the Sample Frequency tab.
found that after the vid! Obviously, been a while since I needed to log anything...
Thanks John refresher and explanation is always aprished ....I never change my motor timing setting I will do this right away to see how it works .....I see also you did not use the auxiliary wire setting I am surprised I always set mine to crawler break so I can switch on and adjust the amount of drag break I fine this very useful....
The B-Link is sadly unreliable.
I've actually got a Castle decal over the camera on my laptop. Lol
Jon Nichols haha😂
I just Got My 2 Mamba X system, put it in My scx10 Pro and i just done with setting it up..
As you say, that throttle curve is tricky, But it Will work after 3-4 try’s😅
And i Love the Mamba X in My Crawler..!!!!
I’m assuming a puller pro 2700kv will play nice with the mamba x? Finally just received your motor in the mail after 4 weeks of waiting. I’m excited to finally experience your puller pro in action in my Capra. Great video by the way it’ll help me a lot in setting it up
What's the best settings to use with a castle mamba x and a outrunner motor?
Wow... was gonna get rid of my Mamba X. I used the blue tooth and worked great. Thanks for the setup tips.
Thumbs up for the bad guy tape.
Hey! Greetings from UK.
Great channel with a wealth of information and useful tips..
I need some advice. My rig is a TRX4 Defender (everything stock) and I run 3s Lipos (5000 for when I go out and about and 1400 for crawling indoors technical lines). I have purchased a 7.4v servo but haven't fitted it yet because I haven't bought a Bec yet and I have decided to upgrade the engine and esc to a Mamba X and censored rock crawler combo.
Now one question is about the power of the engine. 1900, 2200 or 2850kv? I don't want to add more top speed when I am trailing, maybe a little punch to do some slides, or when crawling?
Another question has to do with the voltage of the new servo which is 7.4v. Since the rig has 3 more servos all 6v and I imagine the radio is also 6v, I need a separate Bec? is the castle 10a a good option?
Btw it is also on my list to get the Castle link to set the esc and eventually the Bec.
Any help would much appreciated.
Thank you.
Hey John Holmes i hav3 a super important question i have a brand new castle creations mamba x esc and a link, i have a brand new Holmes hobbies puller pro v2 2700kv stubby and my esc isn't making any audible noise or beeps the rsc was unopened new from a shop and the motor was opened at a different shop, with yellow shrink tune on the motor bullets and i. Thinking it has been used, and its toast. Do you thinj thats the problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏
This made a world! of diference on my Sidewinder 4 / Revolver 2200kv combo. It was way to fast and twitchy out of the box.
Recently had my mamba monster x stop working will not hook up to castle link on the PC so I am asoming esc is fried esc will not power up. 1800kv revolver on 4s.
In your opinion what may have happened? Esc never has gotten how have low gears also have over under in ar60's.
At this point I need a new esc what would you buy?
👋 Would you share an update on the Rock area with us? I’m really considering ordering the same electronics thanks to you and your video. Looks wild.
Ok I set it up just like you did on my traxxas trx4 with a Holmes hobby 2700kv puller pro and a barely any throttle it vibrates and shutters my connections are good
Picked up a sidewinder sct 3800kv will that work with castle link? I don’t feel like going through the whole remote process
That tape bit freaked me the f out.
I've been there, but I am sober now.
I actually had a notification that FB took a pic with my mobile camera without my permission while I was chilling in TH-cam while taking a poo.
I have my punch set to 100% on my kraton and it is terrible. I’m glad I watched this video now my punch will go down to 0% lol
The bad guys ! Love it 😂 I bet my shirt you ain't jabbed . Top work dude great vid but what about other bl escs what settings ? Timing boost etc
I use slow or very slow for drag brake. It's instantaneous when crawling at low speeds, but at high speeds it puts the brake on, slow, like I do. Fast setting makes my truck crash going downhill.
Just bought the Mamba X to go with my Holmes hobby Puller pro stubby 2700kv..
How can we connect the drag brake to our remote controller for the mamba x, so we can increase and decrease as much as we can thank you
Thanks for the good information. Enjoyed the explanation of the settings. I’ve got a comp rig this will help out a lot. Thank you!
Anything you would change when running a Revolver on 4s?
Can I use the castle B link Bluetooth on the castle MMX 8S ESC.
The brake curve affects your reverse. If you want reverse to be softer this is the setting for that.
100%
Forgot about that, doh! I want that twitchy reverse, lol!
I came here to make this comment!
When you set the BEC, to the higher voltage, is it the radio (meaning the controller in your hand) or the receiver on the truck that is the issue. Also does it matter with a battery powered servo.
Different radios don't all have the same maximum BEC Voltage so I would think you would match that with the maximum voltage on your receiver.
Or whatever you have your receiver voltage set too 👍
Come on, John. All the computer geeks use electrical tape on the cameras. They can't be wrong, right?
I never owned a computer neither less a laptop. But seeing this video before buying my first laptop was the reason why it was the first thing I did to it when I got mine lol
BTW, the CIA and Defense Industry uses Superglue.
Thank you so much Mr. Holmes. You were a huge help! My Ascent Fusion with a Mamba Micro X and one of your revolvers runs perfect now! Thanks again!
awesome!
When are the servo gears going to be available again?
For a relative novitiate like me, It's a pleasure having things explained as succinctly you do. However; some added 'close-up' camera shots on where & what and you're doing would only prove more invaluable with your lessons.
Thanks for the feedback. We changed the main cam to a 4K, so we can do that in some situations.
Thanks for the detailed explanation of this! I would have been confused by most of those terms. Just got my castle mamba X crawler combo with the 1900kv. I’m impressed with how it performs even out of the box! Only thing I had to do was set motor direction to reverse in the transmitter programming mode. But this will take it to the next level. I’m only on 2S right now, so I’m sure these settings are especially useful if on 3S or higher.
I just bought the same combo for my Capra kit. Im hoping it gives me the really slow crawl im looking for. Im putting a 11t pinion on the motor as well.
1:40 WTF are you plugging it into???
👍 thanks John.
I have the mamba x with your puller pro stubby brushless motor and I programmed it the same way and it is jumpy in reverse but works fine going forward what did I do wrong?
Might be your radio. Add in brake curve too, it will make reverse less touchy
Question, have you made a video, even though I know you don't really do go fast, but on basher settings you prefer?
Just set drag brake to 5 or 10% and that's basically my settings
Awesome info. Can i use settings like this on the brushed motors using the mamba x and mamba micro x? Im running brushed right now until the puller pro v2 3500kv is in stock again
20000 years later.. ....
@@jesusibarra3608 40000 years later...
Hey I have a question for you I purchased the MAMBA X, SENSORED, 25.2V WP ESC AND 1406-2850KV SENSORED COMBO crawler edition for my axial wraith spawn. I kind of put it in crawler mode as well I know it’s a rock racer but I really want the option of using it as a crawler as well. Is it recommended or should I put everything back to default? I would like your input if it’s okay...Thank you
Will a Castle Mamba X 25.2V WP ESC W/1406 3800kV Slate Crawler Combo work in a new axial bomber without any extra parts?
Just an FYI if you are using this on the Capra the throttle curve will actually be your reverse curve and the brake will be throttle seeing how to motor is in reverse mode so everything will be reversed I learned this the hard way
it doesnt know how to account for that reversing in the software????
@@dirtrider88 nope happened to mine and could never figure it out
Thanks for a great video. I have Mamba X ESC but the drag brake is not on (or working). Do I need the Castle Link V3 USB Programming Kit P-CC011-0119-00 or a different link lead pls?
I have a new Mamba X and new Futaba 7PXR transmitter running my Capra build and stubby puller pro v2 2200. I am new to this. I see the transmitter has a bunch of speed/brake/throttle/curve/% related settings. Very similar to the ESC settings from what I can tell, not all but some. Why would one program one vs the other, does one take precdence over the over. Like if I make throttle/brake/% settings to the transmitter and do the same with the ESC. You know what I mean? Thx
but how do we make it quiet? 🤔
Do I change pinion on my SCX10 Deadbolt with Castle Mamba X w/Holmes Hobbies V2 Revolver 54/13 currently 🤔
Hey John, awesome Vid! Was wondering if you have ... or could do a video on a full electronics set up!? I have a VS 410 pro with dig, HW 1080 esc. FlySky GT 5 radio! Thanx. ~;+}>
Can I ask is this setup for sensored motors? As I used it for my new V2 snubnose 2040kv and it smoked my motor instantly. Would it be the brake setting that could of caused this or the throttle curve? Any help would be greatly appreciated as it'll get very expensive to keep replacing motors.
Hi John so I got a sidewinder 4 esc with a 6900kv sensored brushless motor all programed in my Bomber it's wicked fast in the open I clocked 43mph it's hard to bump when crawling tho to much wheel speed can adjust the crunch control for crawling and still be fast or do I just have to get used to it?
Wondering if anyone can assist me. I set the reverse percentage to 100%, but the reverse is still really slow and not powerful. What would cause this?
Thanks for the video. Question. My Futaba 4PV can do throttle curve on the fly which is nice. Is there any benefit to adjusting the throttle curve on the ESC over using the transmitters ability to adjust throttle curve?
Could u please make a similar video for say a faster vehicle that also desires fine tuning for say tricks.... For instance a vhicle like a monstertruck and want to do advanced tricks like a nose wheelie or smoothe wheelie control. I bet it would be gratefully appreciated at least by me. Thanks for this video. I subbed through this one
For a trx6, would running a 15 tooth pinion on a 2700kv puller pro be bad for crawling? Would the 4100kv ppr be good at crawling on an 11 or 12 tooth pinion?
Does the mamba x system fan always turn on or just when it is running and hot?
Its supposed to only run when hot, and on boot up. I take my fan off for crawlers
I'm currently running a sw3 in brushed mode. Would that throttle curve help with low speed decent control?
Hi John , was wondering if I could use a castle creations mamba max pro sct sensored on a crawler? Cheers mate
Hey john if I’m using the mamba x and a revolver snubnose do I still run smart sense brushless?
Nice update to the earlier video and good explanation of the newer drag brake settings. Thanks John.
do you need to change the timing on the can of the puller pro v2 if you select the reverse rotation setting?
Hahahhaha tape hahahhahahha
Will any these settings cause my motor to cut off? If not, what will cause it to do so?
From the professor himself could listen to you talk motors and esc all day
great set up, using it on both my trucks that have brushless systems
So I pretty much set up my Capra with all you setting and I have a mamba x with the slate 1406 2280kv motor 9 tooth pinion and the drag brake sucks! It really sucked with an 11 tooth pinion. Dose this seem right or is something wrong?
did you ever figure this out? i just bought a used capra with the same setup and i just ordered the castle link but the drag brake sucks.
Always good info. 👍🏽🐒🇺🇸
I have your 3300 kv sensored crawler motor with the Mamba x. Tons of torque. After running a couple times on 3s,I noticed my drag brake is not full on. I went through it a couples times on programming. Settings are where I left them. Also using the aux mode for my TX,to control my off on drag brake. Do you have any idea why it would suddenly have less brake? Motor works fine,no issues at all! I was told by Amain hobbies it was a programming issue??
Did you find out? My guess was gearing was too high, that was my problem.
Any changes to these settings for the six shooter?
Love it;) thanks for the intell!!
Nice video.Very well explained
Now if I can just get one of your 540 revolver motors in stock I would be a happy man.I been trying to get one for months now.
should have restocks in a few weeks
Hey how’s it going John so I just recently ordered A esc motor combo from your store it’s the momba x and puller pro 3300kv stubby for a trx4’’sport’’I was wondering if it is safe to put the 45 tooth spur and 13t pinion and gear the truck down it’s a lil to fast with the stock sport gearing thank you
I don't see why it wouldn't be safe. You will just get more low speed torque. Your top end speed will be reduced but if you are crawling then it doesn't matter.
What’s the lowest start up rpm of a 540 motor you’ve ever seen?
nicely designed brushless around 250 rpm, which is what the Puller Pro does. Racing style motors will be 750+. Brushed, crawlmaster magnums and custom pros sub 100rpm. Anything under 500rpm is pretty usable.
HolmesHobbies On a given motor is the voltage supplied (given enough current) and timing the only things controlling start up rpm?
Can I run castle mamba x in a 1/12 scale
My mamba x doesnt have the drag brake ramp option, Even after updating the software. Is there a new firmware update my PC is unaware of?
yes, upgrade your castle link program
What is cheat mode lol
i know this is a little late but this is strait from the program "The ESC will run the motor with more timing advance than your sensors are set for mechanically. " based on everything else it says in the programing its seems like its used to chose what timing "boost" is activated in a given RPM range of your choosing. allowing you to have better low end punch but also increase top end speed. i think this is based on the fact (i think its a fact) that lower timing is better for low end punch but as you get higher in the RPMs you want more timing. that last part could be all wrong but i think its accurate.
I have a 1400kv revolver. Would an esc set up this way work well with that motor aswell?
yep
You got a book on all this
Hey John. I am debating between 1800kv and 2200kv motor. I was wondering what your exact setup is and why? Why would one get the 2200kv motor instead of the 1800kv. I will most likely go with a 11t pinion (lower is better I am reading) and have a mamba x. Stubby vs standard? I just got into the hobby and don’t know much about gear ratios and kv. All I know is we want 45:1 ratio and how can we archive that with 11t pinion? Love your content and congrats on 20k subscribers!
Depends on the rig. If capra, 1800 to 2200kv will be nice for the ratio with a 10t or 11t pinion.
Yes this is for the Capra. What is the benefit of standard over stubby? Gonna go with the 2200kv I think. Thanks!
If I put 7.4V in the esc will it burn the spectrum dig servo? I know my steering servo support 7.4V, but I think the dig servo is limited to 6V.
It is rated at 6.0V, but I have been running mine at 7.5V for a few months now with no issue.
Maybe in these cases, like the TRX4, it might be best just to run an external BEC for steering.
I just went back through my settings and my start power was set at low *default. I raised it to medium and high and didn't notice a difference. In low it spins all 6 locked up wheels anyways. Well, I noticed that on the 30% punch on high was quicker than on low, but couldn't tell a difference between the three startup power settings on 20% punch.
What's the difference between startup power and punch control? They seem to be very similar... does one control amperage and the other voltage? Anyone know the delay between startup power and full power setting? how long the punch control lasts?
Thanks for the feedback! I haven't noticed a difference in startup power either.
I've done this with a revolver team spec ss and found that I'd need to input more throttle to get the motor to start up and not shutter like they do. On high start up power it started up with less input on throttle and had less studering.
Thanks homie!!
Hi John what if you don’t have a laptop computer I have a IPad computer 9.7 what do you use
going to have to buy the castle b link bluetooth adapter
Thank you
Does the castle link work on IOS systems? The only windows machine I have is my work laptop and I can't download the castle link info onto it.
just the b link
I have the b link. My puller pro stubby runs great.
so is the castle link better then getting the tunning card?
Yes, the tuning card just has the basic programming, however I use my tuning card as the link to the PC.
Don't forget to sync the radio to the new esc settings ;)
What do you mean? You need to do recalibration of the radio after you change settings on the ESC? Even if the radio was already calibrated to the ESC?
@@nexus7138 good question.
WTF does this mean?
Awesome job great walk through trying to set up my first castle system and seeing they suggest only 1/18th scale little nervous was putting it on my Capra
What size pinion u running in that capra?
Auto lipo cut off at 3.2 volts per cell?!! That is way to low of a voltage to let a Lipo Battery go to. My cut offs for all of my lipos are 3.8 to high 3.69 or 7.00 at most. running a Lipo that low is just absolute stupidity!
My packs last for years. never been a problem. 3v per cell won't cause damage either. when I want to be extra easy on the packs I use 3.55v per cell.
@@HolmesHobbies I run the packs from SMC and after talking to the owner of the company and his extensive research on Lipo batteries i never drop mine below 3.8 and at most 3.6. Maybe you have had good luck. But i have an extensive background in Engineering and a lot of my work is in the automotive industry on battery banks I can personally tell you that taking a Lipo to 3.0 volts per cell is bad and will eventually cause problems or premature failure.
@@burntfaceman24 ok sure, dude. keep only running your packs down to 3.8. thats only about 50% of its usable power, i think. so you keep buying twice the amount of expensive packs because your run time is cut down significantly