Castle Creations Mamba Monster X 8s User manual

Revised / Copyright  © Cstle Cretions P/:--
ABOUT THE MAMBA MONSTER X 8S
Motors
Plese note tht while the mb onster X s is cpble of hndling incredible
mounts of power, your motor must lso be up for the tsk. Alwys run your
motor within the mnufcturer’s specs. onitor motor, bttery, nd controller
temps crefully nd never let the motor get bove ° C (° F). Excessive het
in the motor cn dmge the motor, the mb onster X s, nd the btteries.
Gearing
Alwys strt with stock gering. If you wish to chnge the gering, motor, or
bttery, check your motor temperture frequently on the first run. If the motor
gets too hot, increse the spur size, or reduce the pinion size or the pck voltge.
Programming
The mb onster X s is progrmmble vi trnsmitter (see Driver’s Ed Guide)
or settings my be progrmmed vi computer with  Cstle Link USB dpter
(coupon for free dpter included in pckge). Progrm with  mobile device using
 Cstle B•Link Bluetooth® Adpter (sold seprtely) or using  Cstle Field Link
Portble Progrmmer (sold seprtely).
Data Logging
The mb onster X s fetures dt logging. You will be ble to mesure
nd record importnt power system informtion during your rce, turn-by-turn.
After your run, you cn downlod nd nlyze this log using Cstle Link. You
will be ble to inspect mny prmeters including bttery voltge, motor RP,
ESC temperture nd more. Additionl informtion bout using the dt logging
fetures cn be found in the Driver’s Ed Guide (“Dt Logging”).
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MAMBA MONSTER X 8S SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Guidelines /th scle RC Hobby vehicles weighing up to lbs.
Input Voltage
Range in: S LiPo, x: S LiPo, .V
BEC
Specifications Adjustble: .V, .V, .V, or .V (A Pek), defult .V
Sensors Yes, with sensor hrness (included in pckge).
Product Use
Statement*
• Applying voltges higher thn .V will cuse irreprble
dmge to your controller.
• Recommended bttery cpcity for this ESC is mAh
or lrger. e recommend using C continuous dischrge or
higher LiPo btteries (or high qulity C btteries such s
Trxxs® Power Cell).
• The mb onster X s hs .mm bullet connectors directly
on the ESC nd the bttery input wires re bre. You must solder
the connector of choice to the bttery leds. e recommend 
high-current connector rted for + mps.
• The mb onster X s is not intended for humn or niml
propulsion.
*Filure to dhere to the Product Use Sttement constitutes  violtion of the wrrnty greement, nd will
result in non-wrrnty service fees to repir or replce dmged products.

RECEIVER CONNECTION
RX Wire Plug the RX wire into the throttle (#) chnnel on your receiver.
AUX Wire
The AUX wire llows you to djust  setting “on-the-fly” using
n uxiliry chnnel on your receiver. The AUX wire function is
disbled by defult nd is progrmmble vi Cstle Link. Plug
this wire into the uxiliry (#/#) chnnel on your receiver.
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING REFERENCE
AUDIBLE ALERT REFERENCE
• • Strt Fil
• –
Low Voltge Cutoff
– • Over-Current
• • • Sensors Lost
• • –
Rdio Glitch
• – • Over-Temperture
• – –
Excessive Lod
– • • AUX ire Rdio Glitch
– • –
BEC Over-Temperture
• • • • Dt Log Full rning
– – • otor Over-Temperture
1.Brake/Reverse Type 3. Brake Amount 5. Motor Type
• ith Reverse* • % • Brushless*
• ithout Reverse • %* • Brushed Reversing
• Crwler Reverse • %
• % 6. Motor Direction
2.Voltage Cutoff • orml*
• Auto-Lipo* 4. Drag Brake • Reverse
• one • Disbled*
• %
• %
• %
• Crwler Full On *Defult Setting
DRIVER’S ED GUIDE
For more detiled informtion regrding Getting Strted,
Throttle Clibrtion, using Cstle Link, or Trnsmitter
Progrmming, plese red the Driver’s Ed Guide by visiting
www.cstlecretions.com/X8SDEG . You cn lso use your
smrt device’s cmer nd this QR code to open the link.
GETTING STARTED
. Solder  high qulity bttery connector to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide
“Connectors nd Power iring” ).
. ount the ESC nd motor into the vehicle.
. Connect motor to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “otor iring” ).
. Plug in the RX wire into throttle (#) nd AUX wire into uxillry (#/#).
YOU ARE NOW READY TO GO!
THROTTLE CALIBRATION
1.Rdio on, bttery plugged in, ESC o.
2.Hold full throttle, turn ESC on (green LED).
3.hen red LED flshes, go to full reverse.
4.hen yellow LED flshes, go to neutrl.
5.Armed nd redy!