Castle Creations MAMBA XL X User manual

GETTING STARTED
1. Solder a high quality battery connector to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide
“Connectors and Power Wiring” – page 6).
2. Mount the ESC and motor into the vehicle.
3. Connect motor to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “Motor Wiring” – page 7).
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” – page 14).
YOU ARE NOW READY TO GO!
Revised 05/2015 Copyright 2015 © Castle Creations, Inc. P/N:095-0288-00
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. Additional information about gearing can be found in
the Gearing Chart (available online at www.castlecreations.com/xlxgearing).
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”- page 28 ,
and “Transmitter Programming”, page 32 ).
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”- page 23 ).
Motor Wires
Fan Wire
Battery
Wires
Receiver
Wire
AUX Wire

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”- page 4 ).
• The Mamba XL X requires the use of connectors designed
for high-powered electric systems (see Driver’s Ed Guide,
“Connectors and Power Wiring”- page 6 ).
• 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
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
Contact
Castle Creations, Inc.
540 North Rogers Road
Olathe, KS 66062
[phone] (ext. #1 Support, #3 Sales)
Product Support: [e-mail]
Sales: [e-mail]
Website: www.castlecreations.com/mambaxlx
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