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Castle Mamba XLX Extreme 1:5 Scale Power Systerm Quick Start Guide

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Castle Mamba XLX Extreme 1:5 Scale Power Systerm Quick Start Guide

GETTING STARTED

  1. Solder a high quality battery connector to the ESC (see Driver's Ed Guide "Connectors and Power Wiring").
  2. Mount the ESC and motor into the vehicle.
  3. Connect motor to the ESC (see Driver's Ed Guide, "Motor Wiring").
  4. Plug the RX wire and AUX wire in (see "Receiver Connections" section on the opposite side).
  5. Calibrate your ESC to your radio. (See Driver's Ed Guide, "How to Calibrate the ESC").

YOU ARE NOW READY TO GO!

Parts

  1. Battery Wires
  2. Receiver Wire
  3. AUX Wire
  4. Fan Wire
  5. Motor Wires

MAMBA XL X SPECIFICATIONS

Application Guidelines 1:5th scale RC hobby vehicles weighing up to 30 lbs
Input Voltage Range Min: 3S LiPo, Max: 8S LiPo, 33.6V
BEC Specifications Adjustable from 5V to 8.4V (20 A peak), default 5.5V
Waterproof No
Sensors No
Product Use Statement
  • Applying voltages higher than 33.6V will cause irreparable damage to your controller, voiding the warranty.
  • The Mamba XL X is a high-performance controller; you must use high-discharge cells in your high-performance application to ensure vehicle performance (see Driver's Ed Guide, "A Word About Batteries").
  • The Mamba XL X requires the use of connectors designed for high-powered electric systems (see Driver's Ed Guide, "Connectors and Power Wiring").
  • The Mamba XL X is not intended for human or animal propulsion.

RECEIVER CONNECTIONS

RX Wire Plug the RX wire into the throttle (#2) channel on your receiver.
AUX Wire The AUX wire allows you to adjust a setting "on-the-fly" using an auxiliary channel on your receiver. The AUX wire function is disabled by default and is programmable via Castle Link. Plug this wire into the auxiliary (#3/#4) channel on your receiver.
You MUST connect the AUX wire to an open channel on your receiver even if you are not using the Auxiliary function.
ESC Fan Wire This wire provides power to the fan on the ESC. It can be plugged into any channel on the receiver. Note: it can also be connected via a Y-harness to any channel if there are no open ports.

TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING REFERENCE

  1. Brake/Reverse Type
    With Reverse*
    Without Reverse
    Crawler Reverse
  2. Voltage Cutoff
    Auto-Lipo*
    None
  3. Brake Amount
    25%
    50%*
    75%
    100%
  4. Drag Brake
    Disabled*
    10%
    20%
    30%
    Crawler Full On
  5. Motor Type
    Brushless*
    Brushed Reversing
  6. Motor Direction
    Normal*
    Reverse

*Default Setting

AUDIBLE ALERT REFERENCE

Start Fail
Low Voltage Cutoff
Over-Current
Radio Glitch
Over-Temperature
Excessive Load
AUX Wire Radio Glitch
BEC Over-Temperature
Data Log Full Warning

ABOUT THE MAMBA XL X

Motors Please note that while the Mamba XL X is capable of handling incredible amounts of power, your motor must also be up to the task. Always run your motor within the manufacturer's specs. Monitor motor, battery, and controller temps carefully and never let the motor get above 180º F. Excessive heat in the motor can damage the motor, the Mamba XL X, and your batteries.
Gearing Always start with stock gearing. If you wish to change the gearing, motor, or battery, you must check your motor temperature frequently on the first run. If the motor gets too hot, reduce the pinion size, increase the spur size, or reduce the pack voltage.
Programming Mamba XL X is programmable via your transmitter, Windows® based PC and a Castle Link USB adapter (available free with enclosed coupon), or a Field Link card (purchased separately). You must disconnect the AUX WIRE prior to connecting your ESC to the Castle Link USB adapter to avoid damage to the USB adapter. See the Drivers' Ed Guide for more instructions on transmitter programming and the Castle Link system ("Tuning with Castle Link", and "Transmitter Programming").
Data Logging The Mamba XL X features data logging. You will be able to measure and record important power system information during your race, turn-by-turn. After your run, you can download and analyze this log using Castle Link. You will be able to inspect many parameters including battery voltage, motor RPM, ESC temperature, and more. Additional information about using the data logging features can be found in the Driver's Ed Guide ("Data Logging").

Contact
Castle Creations, Inc.
540 North Rogers Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 390-6939

Support: www.castlecreations.com/contact-support
Sales: www.castlecreations.com/contact-service
Website: www.castlecreations.com/mambaxlx

Copyright 2017 © Castle Creations, Inc.
Revised 07/2017
P/N:095-0288-02

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