Castle Creations MAMBA XLX2 User manual

Revised / Copyright  © Cstle Cretions P/:--
ABOUT THE MAMBA XLX2
Motors
Plese note tht while the mb XLX 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 XLX, 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 often on the first run. If the motor gets
too hot, increse the spur size, reduce the pinion size, or reduce the pck voltge.
Programming
The mb XLX 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). You must disconnect the AUX IRE prior to
connecting your ESC to the Cstle Link USB dpter to void dmge to the
USB dpter. See the Drivers’ Ed Guide for more instructions on trnsmitter
progrmming nd the Cstle Link system (“Tuning with Cstle Link” nd
“Trnsmitter Progrmming”).
Data Logging
The mb XLX 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 XLX2 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 from V to .V (A pek), defult .V.
Sensors Yes, with pre-instlled Direct Connect Sensor ire (dust cover
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.
• WARNING : You must disconnect the AUX wire from your rdio
before connecting to Cstle Link. Filure to do so my result in
dmge to your Cstle Link nd/or computer.
• The mb XLX2 is  high-performnce controller; you must
use high-dischrge cells in your high-performnce ppliction
to ensure vehicle performnce (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “A ord
About Btteries”).
• The mb XLX2 requires the use of connectors designed for
150+ mps continuous. Ex. Cstle 6.5mm polrized or 8mm
bullet (Driver’s Ed Guide, “Connectors nd Power iring”).
• The mb XLX 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.
You UST connect the AUX wire to n open chnnel on your
receiver even if you re not using the Auxiliry function.
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/mbXLX2DEG
Or scn this QR code with your smart device to open the link.
Postive Battery Wire
Fan Connector Negative Battery Wire
Motor Sensor Wire
Waterproof Switch
AUX Wire
RX Wire
Motor A
Motor B
Motor C
Status
LEDs
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 (#/#).
5. Clibrte your ESC to your rdio. (See below).
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!