Castle Creations MAMBA XLX2 Quick Start Manual

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Individual transmitter signals for neutral, full throttle, and full brake vary.
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You must calibrate your Castle ESC so that it will operate effectively with your transmitter.
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Anytime the ESC is powered up with a new transmitter or with different throttle channel settings, it will need to
be calibrated to the transmitter's throttle settings.
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Additionally, we recommend that the ESC be calibrated after updating to new software via Castle Link.
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Applying voltages higher than 33.6V will cause irreparable damage to your Mamba XLX2 controller.
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8S HV LIPO PACKS CHARGED TO ABOVE 33.6V (4.2V/CELL) CANNOT NOT BE USED.
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The Mamba XLX2 is a high-performance controller; you must use high-discharge cells in your high-performance
application to ensure vehicle performance.
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MINIMUM battery capacity is 5000mAh and MINIMUM of 50C continuous for general use; for extreme setups
(speed/drag) we recommend a MINIMUM of 70C continuous, discharge LiPo batteries.
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If the batteries you are using contain input bullets you might consider upgrading to a direct wired pack as the
bullets may not be able to handle the currents that the Mamba XLX2 ESC can push out.
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If you must disable low voltage cutoff to prevent the esc from shutting down then your batteries are insufficient
for your application. 3.2v/cell is the lowest a LiPo battery should ever be discharged under load. Utilize the data
logging capability of the ESC to verify your batteries are not dropping below the cutoff voltage. Exceeding a LiPo
batteries capabilities can lead to a catastrophic failure of the battery and/or esc. Disable low voltage cutoff at
your own discretion.
We have tested these batteries/brands in extreme setups (see connector ratings minimum section to
ensure your battery connectors are appropriate) and recommend them for the Mamba XLX2:
SMC True Spec Extreme™ v2 150C 6400mah
Power Hobby Pro Lipo 100C 6000mah
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D-WIND MOTORS, ESPECIALLY LARGER MOTORS (40MM X 80MM AND LONGER
AND 56MM DIAMETER OR LARGER) AND ANY MOTOR THAT IS 2000KV OR
HIGHER, ARE NOT CURRENTLY SUITABLE FOR OPERATION WITH THE MAMBA
XLX2 OR MAMBA MONSTER X8S. RUNNING THESE MOTORS CAN RESULT IN
ABNORMAL OPERATION AND EVEN LEAD TO PREMATURE ESC AND/OR MOTOR
FAILURE. A SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL BE RELEASED THAT WILL ALLOW THE USE
OF THESE MOTORS.
MAMBA XLX2 PRODUCT USE STATEMENTS
China Hobby™ CNHL GPLUS 6000mah (white)
Turnigy Graphene Panther™ 75C
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