Castle Creations Mamba Micro X ESC User guide

The Mamba Micro X is a waterproof electronic speed control (ESC) designed for 1:18 scale RC vehicles weighing up to 2.25 lbs, offering high power and control. This ESC is programmable via your transmitter, a Windows-based PC, or a Field Link card, allowing you to tune its performance to your liking. The Mamba Micro X also features a built-in BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) for powering your receiver and servos.

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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 CONNECTION 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!
Revised 07/2015 Copyright 2015 © Castle Creations, Inc. P/N:095-0312-00
ABOUT THE MAMBA MICRO X
Motors Please note that while the Mamba Micro X is capable of handling
incredible amounts of power, your motor must also be up for 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 180 o F. Excessive heat in the motor can
damage the motor, the Mamba Micro 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.
Additional information about gearing can be found in the Gearing
Chart included with your Castle Creations 0808 motor or available
online at www.castlecreations.com/microxgearing.
Programming The Mamba Micro 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). See the Driver’s Ed Guide for more instructions on
transmitter programming and the Castle Link system (“Transmitter
Programming”, and “Tuning with Castle Link”).
Sensor Dust Cover
Positive Battery
Wire
Waterproof
Switch
Motor A
LEDs
Motor B Motor C
Negative Battery
Wire
RX Wire
AUX Wire
MAMBA MICRO X SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Guidelines 1:18th scale RC hobby vehicles weighing up to 2.25lbs
Input Voltage
Range Min: 2S LiPo, Max: 3S LiPo, 12.6V
BEC
Specifications Adjustable: 5.5V or 7.5V (2A Peak), default 5.5V
Waterproof Yes*
Sensors Yes, with purchase of optional sensor harness.
(Castle P/N 011-0108-00)
Product Use
Statement**
• Applying voltages higher than 12.6V will cause irreparable
damage to your controller, voiding the warranty.
• Recommended battery capacity for 1:18th scale vehicles is
1500mAh. We recommend using 30C continuous discharge
or higher LiPo batteries (or high quality 25C batteries such as
Traxxas® Power Cell).
• The Mamba Micro X has 3.5mm bullet connectors on the motor
wires and the battery input wires are bare. You must add the
connector of your choice to the battery leads. We recommend
a high current connector rated for at least 40 amps.
RECEIVER CONNECTION
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.
Contact
Castle Creations, Inc.
540 North Rogers Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 390-6939 (ext. #1 Support, #3 Sales)
Product Support: [email protected]
Sales: [email protected]
Website: www.castlecreations.com/mambamicrox
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING REFERENCE
AUDIBLE ALERT REFERENCE
• • Start Fail
• – Low Voltage Cutoff
– • Over-Current
• • • Sensors Lost
• • – Radio Glitch
• – • Over-Temperature
• – – Excessive Load
– • • AUX Wire Radio Glitch
– – • Motor Over-Temperature
1.Brake/Reverse Type 3. Brake Amount 5. Motor Type
• With Reverse* • 25% • Brushless*
• Without Reverse • 50%* • Brushed Reversing
• Crawler Reverse • 75% • Brushed High Power
• 100%
2.Voltage Cutoff
• Auto-Lipo* 4. Drag Brake
• None • Disabled*
• 10%
• 20%
• 30%
• Crawler Full On
*Default Setting
*Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh
water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry unit.
**Failure to adhere to the Product Use Statement constitutes a violation of the warranty agreement, and will
result in non-warranty service fees to repair or replace damaged products.
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Key features

  • Waterproof design

  • Programmable via transmitter, PC, or Field Link card

  • High power output

  • Built-in BEC for receiver and servo power

  • Sensors compatible

  • Adjustable brake and reverse settings

  • Adjustable voltage cutoff

  • Audible alerts for various conditions

  • 1:18 scale RC vehicles

  • 2S-3S LiPo battery support

Frequently asked questions

You can program the Mamba Micro X ESC via your transmitter, using Castle Link USB adapter (included) connected to a Windows PC, or a Field Link card (purchased separately). See the Driver's Ed Guide for detailed programming instructions.

The Mamba Micro X supports 2S-3S LiPo batteries with a recommended capacity of 1500mAh. Use 30C continuous discharge or higher LiPo batteries or high-quality 25C batteries.

See the Driver's Ed Guide for instructions on calibrating the ESC. You need to connect the receiver and run the calibration procedure through your transmitter.

The Mamba Micro X has audible alerts to inform you of various conditions like start failure, low voltage cutoff, over-current, sensors lost, radio glitch, over-temperature, excessive load, AUX wire radio glitch, and motor over-temperature.

The voltage cutoff can be adjusted through the transmitter programming. Select the 'Voltage Cutoff' option and choose between 'Auto-Lipo' or 'None'.

Yes, the Mamba Micro X is compatible with both sensored and sensorless motors. You can select the motor type during programming.

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