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video200
03-27-2011, 01:45 PM
had my first run with the new hydra ice 240 and that ESC and me are going to be gooooooood friends.
a little pussled over the rpm messuring though. it shows that i had rpm`s around 40-50k all the time with a max of 60 764rpm. and this out of a leopard 2000 kv motor on 4S2p that should have unloaded 33 600 rpm.


that beeing saied. it was well worth the wait :buttrock:

RaceMechaniX
03-27-2011, 02:22 PM
Good to hear. Did you set the number of motor poles in the software to 4?

Tyler

video200
03-27-2011, 02:23 PM
no i diddent. that never ocured to me lol.

video200
03-27-2011, 02:32 PM
cant find anywere in the software to set the number of poles :(

RaceMechaniX
03-27-2011, 04:46 PM
In Castle Data log go to the Edit menu and there is an option to change the pole count.

TG

video200
03-27-2011, 04:50 PM
there it was :) thank you very much Tyler :)

Diesel6401
03-27-2011, 10:32 PM
Should have mine hopefully tomorrow or the next. Great info on the number of poles. I would have surely messed that up as well.

Fluid
03-27-2011, 10:51 PM
If you are using the ICE on different pole motors, the software in your computer will remember the last number of poles you set. That means you may have to change the pole count in the software every time you use an ICE on a motor with a different pole count. Not a big deal and easy to do, you just have to know about it.



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video200
03-28-2011, 06:36 AM
I think you wil like it Diesel. Dubt i wil ever use a Eagle Tree ever again :D

T.S.Davis
03-28-2011, 08:43 AM
Mine is still in the box. How's it run?

video200
03-28-2011, 08:54 AM
the trothe is smooth as silk. and i realy like the part were i can set the reverse my self ( i put mine to max 10%) and you can setup everything about it with the pc program.

mike76
03-28-2011, 09:55 AM
what's the radio do you use?
can i use with tx radio?
mike

video200
03-28-2011, 09:57 AM
i use a futaba 3pm 2.4.
i cant se a reason why you should not be able to use any radio you like.

sailr
03-28-2011, 10:27 AM
Not sure about using any radio. Stick transmitters and pistol transmitters have different throttle ranges (milliseconds) That is why some esc's require the use of a Pistix. Not sure about the castle ICE.

T.S.Davis
03-28-2011, 10:53 AM
Reverse? Never heard of it. haha

LuckyDuc
03-28-2011, 11:14 AM
Can someone post what the data charts look like from the hydra ICE?

pandianightcross
03-28-2011, 11:32 AM
I trust castle products , in my fav RC truck that is what I run is a castle esc and motor. great performance and alot of customization. This is one of those times when actually spending alot means getting alot

RaceMechaniX
03-28-2011, 12:34 PM
Something like this.

LuckyDuc
03-28-2011, 12:37 PM
Thanks for sharing! Is there a summary for each variable somewhere? Like avg amps etc? Can you choose to display certain things instead of all at one time?

RaceMechaniX
03-28-2011, 12:58 PM
Yes, it is on the bottom of the log page below the chart. However when I save the file as an image it cuts off the lower table. But yes, it shows the average, max and min for each stored variable.

TG

Diesel6401
03-28-2011, 01:26 PM
Just got mine today!

Normally on setups higher then 4s I run a rx pack. But with this esc I see that I can adjust the bec voltage where I like it. My question is has anyone run this esc on 6s with the bec? Just curious.

T.S.Davis
03-28-2011, 01:34 PM
MEEE TOOOOO! BEC on 6s would be sweet if it was trustworthy.

RaceMechaniX
03-28-2011, 02:00 PM
Yes, I ran mine on 8S with the BEC. No problems even using a 400 oz-in digital servo on steering however I did not get enough testing time on it to really make a definitive statement.

ScarabChris
03-28-2011, 02:01 PM
I am about to install two of these in my 54" Fountain. Looking forwardt o all the features like data logging and reverse. I also like the way you can program the amount of reverse to give it.

Then again my Spektrum radio dose the same thing.

LuckyDuc
03-28-2011, 02:11 PM
Has anyone run one and compared the results to the results from an Eagle tree to see how they compare for the same boat/setup? I'm curious to see how OR if the results differ greatly. Also, any word on if CC plans to offer a GPS add-on in the future for getting speed readings?

Fluid
03-28-2011, 03:59 PM
I have run the ICE100 on 6S extensively without problems, haven't tried 8S.

Comparing the ICE to the Eagletree should give different results, as I understand it the amp draw the ICE displays is calculated rather than measured directly. The differences should be slight, but I'd be surprised if the two devices gave identical results.


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RaceMechaniX
03-28-2011, 05:53 PM
From what I understand of the units, Castle is measuring the voltage drop across the FETS and knowing their resistance calculating the current. I noticed in my testing that the amp draw was a little on the high side compared to a eagle tree with the current loop measurement.

Tyler

Diesel6401
03-28-2011, 07:03 PM
Yes, I ran mine on 8S with the BEC. No problems even using a 400 oz-in digital servo on steering however I did not get enough testing time on it to really make a definitive statement.

GREAT... I will give it a try my servo is only 180oz torque digital. My castle 6.5mm bullets don't look like they will fit he 8 gauge wire easily. I may bump up to 8mm on the motor/esc and just keep the batt side 5.5mm. My 5.5mm are half shell so the 8 gauge won't be a issue on those. Any comments.

Hull is a 40" HK Vanquish
Motor is a CC1717
6s2p

detox
03-28-2011, 07:06 PM
This new esc is rather large. Plan your next build carefully around it.

Accordnut
03-28-2011, 07:20 PM
Can you get a measurement?

This new esc is rather large. Plan yout next build carefully around it.

detox
03-28-2011, 07:25 PM
Can you get a measurement?


I copied and pasted this from www.Castlecreations.com
3.9" L x 1.6" W x 1.6" H (102mm x 51mm x 41mm) - all measurements made without cooling tubes.

4 3/8" long if you include cooling tubes and end of caps, 2 1/16" wide foot print, 1 1/4" tall

detox
03-28-2011, 07:39 PM
Included inside box was a coupon to get a Castle link adaptor free or field link tuning card for only $10.00.

The free Castle link adaptor comes without usb cable, but I have one that was included with my Mamba Monster esc.

video200
03-29-2011, 02:45 AM
do you know if the field card works on the hydra ice ? on the castle site they have 1 for flying and 1 for driving. dont say anything about boating.

Alexgar
03-29-2011, 02:58 AM
300 bones and they don't included one with it people shelling out the$ for this and the xl are definetly advance rc people and are going to want the link

cacofonix
03-29-2011, 01:12 PM
hi there

anyone know which software to use with hydra ice ??

thanks

herve

video200
03-29-2011, 01:13 PM
http://www.castlecreations.com/downloads.html

cacofonix
03-29-2011, 01:48 PM
thanks !!!

Fluid
03-29-2011, 02:16 PM
300 bones and they don't included one with it people shelling out the$ for this and the xl are definetly advance rc people and are going to want the link
$300 for a 32 gig i-Phone and they don't include any music? People shelling out that kind of bones are definately going to want their tunes. Why aren't they available for free? :doh:



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sailr
03-29-2011, 02:20 PM
I just wish Castle would come out with a magic box that lets you set the parameters at the pond site without a laptop and would also read the data from the ICE.

JOE, PATRICK, are you listening?

Fluid
03-29-2011, 04:32 PM
That would be 'way outside their core business. Why would they want to do that? How many would they really sell? We are not talking about Sony or GE here.

If the consumer wants he can buy the used laptop or iPad of his choice and use that - heck, maybe even a smart phone can handle it....

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ryan_t888
03-30-2011, 12:27 AM
Nice, I was waiting for this.

Now we need an iPhone app to edit the software. Bluetooth of course.

Ryan

sailr
03-30-2011, 10:38 AM
Number one, how many other ESC brands do you see with a program box or card? LOTS! That would be a start for Castle. Outside their core business? I think not. As for reading at the pond site, that's a bit more of a challenge but I assure you they would sell!


That would be 'way outside their core business. Why would they want to do that? How many would they really sell? We are not talking about Sony or GE here.

If the consumer wants he can buy the used laptop or iPad of his choice and use that - heck, maybe even a smart phone can handle it....

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Accordnut
05-15-2011, 10:06 PM
Has anyone tried it on a river cat/ apparition to see if it fits?:spy:

Chilli
05-15-2011, 10:31 PM
I was thinking about this thread a few days ago. I havent read of any complaints other than the caps issue on the HV. Anyone have any bad experiences ?????

I couldnt be happier with mine!!

detox
05-16-2011, 08:00 PM
Can you get a measurement?


Here are my actual measurments:


4 3/8" long if you include cooling tubes and end of caps, 2 1/16" wide foot print, 1 1/4" tall

chummer
05-16-2011, 10:12 PM
Yes, I ran mine on 8S with the BEC. No problems even using a 400 oz-in digital servo on steering however I did not get enough testing time on it to really make a definitive statement.

Are you still pushing this ESC to the max.? Just wondering how it's holding out.

Mine is still sitting on the bench. Waiting on a new hull to arrive before I get a chance to test it out.