What's your favorite ESC?

[StevenBryant]

I think for the work that goes into it, machining the case, make the water cooling tube, putting it all together and coating it in epoxy then yes I think you are at the right price range. If you are interested I have 2 brand new cases left if you want them?


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[kfxguy]

I think for the work that goes into it, machining the case, make the water cooling tube, putting it all together and coating it in epoxy then yes I think you are at the right price range. If you are interested I have 2 brand new cases left if you want them?


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I'll have to devise a different way of doing them. All that machining is too time consuming.

[StevenBryant]

There was a guy on EBay selling water cooling plates, not sure if he is still about, the plate were very neat.


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[jkrych]

The xl2 isn't sold anymore but there's a new version of it. It's the same controller but at first it had a super neutered firmware compared to the xl2. I think since a bunch of people complained because in back to back testing, the new one was slower, they got rid of the neutering. I'd have to do some research and testing myself to confirm this but they would make great boat controllers if they were water cooled and water proof. I would think a $300ish price point would be fair. Opinions?

The firmware was adjusted to add a failed startup error, and they had to dial back power until they knew the software worked.

[kfxguy]

The firmware was adjusted to add a failed startup error, and they had to dial back power until they knew the software worked.

Is it fixed yet?

[jkrych]

Well, I went through both firmware updates with a monster X, and I did notice a new startup with the esc- and no shortage of power so I have to say yes.

[kfxguy]

I just hung up with Joe at castle. He's their resident boat guy. We talked for over a half hour. He's got some good news to let you guys in on. I think you guys will be very pleased and excited. He should be joining in the conversation shortly.

[meangenesracing]

I just hung up with Joe at castle. He's their resident boat guy. We talked for over a half hour. He's got some good news to let you guys in on. I think you guys will be very pleased and excited. He should be joining in the conversation shortly.

well, come on Joe can't wait to hear from you it's been a long time lol

[kfxguy]

Well I was busy at work when I posted the above and couldn't go into any details but I can give some now. They are planning two models. Both waterproof (yay!!!) and one I going to be around 160a and the other around 240a. He also said the technology and r&d that is going into these units should yield us a much better and longer lasting controller than what they previously offered. I'm excited and I can't wait. I bet for slot of you guys this will come as a big relief because now we won't be tied to having to use sub-par controllers with poor quality control or controllers that are extremely over priced and difficult to get. I think this will be a game changer and well welcomed to this section of the Rc hobby.

[Keagan-Z06]

Thanks Travis for your persistence on helping the rest of us out. You were saying something about not having time again?? Lol

[meangenesracing]

Well I was busy at work when I posted the above and couldn't go into any details but I can give some now. They are planning two models. Both waterproof (yay!!!) and one I going to be around 160a and the other around 240a. He also said the technology and r&d that is going into these units should yield us a much better and longer lasting controller than what they previously offered. I'm excited and I can't wait. I bet for slot of you guys this will come as a big relief because now we won't be tied to having to use sub-par controllers with poor quality control or controllers that are extremely over priced and difficult to get. I think this will be a game changer and well welcomed to this section of the Rc hobby.

Awesome news thanks to Joe Ford at Castle

[Mxkid261]

Well I was busy at work when I posted the above and couldn't go into any details but I can give some now. They are planning two models. Both waterproof (yay!!!) and one I going to be around 160a and the other around 240a. He also said the technology and r&d that is going into these units should yield us a much better and longer lasting controller than what they previously offered. I'm excited and I can't wait. I bet for slot of you guys this will come as a big relief because now we won't be tied to having to use sub-par controllers with poor quality control or controllers that are extremely over priced and difficult to get. I think this will be a game changer and well welcomed to this section of the Rc hobby.

Awesome a 240 will be perfect for my rivercat

[kfxguy]

Thanks Travis for your persistence on helping the rest of us out. You were saying something about not having time again?? Lol

Well I had some ideas on how to get some custom made units made and I wasn't going to have to do much work besides assembling them. I definitely don't have the time to machine a bunch of custom water cooled cases but I was looking at getting the ball rolling on something. That's why I called castle, I was trying to get a price and also see if they would seek me the completed boards without the cases. I was just going to buy a bunch of them and farm out the case making to another member here (boredom is me) and try to make this happen. That's also why I was gauging interest in it. I figured if I could make a few bucks per unit for my time and me and boredom supply you guys with quality units then it's a win win. I'm now relieved to know that castle is moving forward once again in the boat market and everyone will once again have the choice of buying a quality esc again. Now if they can keep the price point reasonable they will have themselves a market winner.

[Keagan-Z06]

Did he give a timeline?

[kfxguy]

Did he give a timeline?

Nothing set in stone but he did mention at least 6 months.