Mamba XL X

[NeverEnuff]

Has anyone tried this new ESC in a boat? How about water cooling, is it simalar to converting the Mamba XL2?

[rayzerdesigns]

It's the same case as the xl2 so easy to convert to water cooling.. Does have 4 more caps that make overall length longer.. As far as performance.. I like the adjustable bec.. And running the 2 back to back it runs on average 30 to 40 degrees cooler than the xl2 with same exact setup in same boat and motor and prop..and have spiked it well over 275 amps.. Just wish they were a bit more waterproof

[NeverEnuff]

Thanks for the reply. One more quick question. How tall is the ESC after removing the heat sink and cooling fan and converting it to water cooling? I found some interesting comparisons of the xlx to the xl2 here

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/940125-castle-xlx-vs-xl2.html

and here

http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229571

[kfxguy]

Omg. Castle stopped selling the xl2 and replaced it with a neutered version. Bad castle. Very disappointed!!!

This sucks.

[Brushless55]

Sounds like they are doing this for warranty reasons...

https://youtu.be/foiRZU5UVTA

[FORT-26]

Yeah, as much as they advertise about being the "FASTEST" company in RC, I think us "boaters" are getting the short end of the stick here. Why did they stop making boat ESCs and when will they start to make them again?!

[Fluid]

They stopped the Hydra series several years ago. They stopped because they lost $$$ on every one due to all the warranty returns....close to 100 times the warranty claims versus airplane controllers. They should get props for hanging in so long.

The neutering of the Mamba is a disappointment, but I use the aircraft controllers modded for boat use. They make
wonderful controllers as long as they don't get wet.


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[FORT-26]

I understand the warranty thing, but I (personally) would be reluctant to mod an airplane controller for boating use, if it can't get wet without failing, because that seems inevitable.
They should change their slogan to: THE FASTEST NAME IN RC (except for boats).

[Fluid]

The Hydras weren't tolerant of water either. Experienced boaters know how to keep water out of a boat. The Castles can be waterproofed (kinda) with CorrosionX if you doubt your skills. If you don't like Castle, don't buy one. No one is holding a gun to your head.


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[FORT-26]

I'd like to see a boat lose it's hatch and not take on water...That's a good trick!!!....I have lots of Castle stuff..........................

So, I know Castle COULD build a superior BOAT ESC if they WANTED TO. If warranty returns were your problem, then build it BETTER!
They've become FAT & Sassy on their multi-MillionDollar TRAXXAS contracts and apparently don't care about boating as much, or expanding their line to encompass us all. It's about money, not the hobby anymore. GO TEAM CORPORATE AMERICA!!!!

[Mxkid261]

I'd like to see a boat lose it's hatch and not take on water...That's a good trick!!!

Pretty sure if you have a $300+ controller, you probably have a fair amount of $$ into the boat and your going to make SURE your hatch can't come off. Sure, they could build a better controller, which would then raise the cost, and then people would complain about THAT too. Can't please everyone nowadays

[rayzerdesigns]

Omg. Castle stopped selling the xl2 and replaced it with a neutered version. Bad castle. Very disappointed!!!

This sucks.

they have fixed the firmware to bring it back to xl2 performance.. but I have blown 2 of them since.. time to try mgm

[kfxguy]

Well that's good to know. What MGM are you looking at getting?

[rayzerdesigns]

Well that's good to know. What MGM are you looking at getting?

Looking at the 280 lite with waterproofing for my q.. and probably the 400 for my t

[meangenesracing]

Anyone convert the 160 HV lite controller to water cooling for a 10s setup it says good for 3s to 12s