Castle esc discontinued

[olwarbirds]

Was checking out the MGM esc's ...got sticker shock ! 800$ and up

[T.S.Davis]

Those would be re-badged or custom ordered FighterCat/ Flier RC speed controls.

Yep. They have gigantic caps on them too. Wonder if they ever got a handle on the QC issues.

The problem with anything unknown is that you have to commit a lot of time, effort, and usually dollars only to find out they don't work like you need them too.

[HOTWATER]

Was checking out the MGM esc's ...got sticker shock ! 800$ and up

That is one reason I did not mention them as an alternative...might be nice if you have the fun tickets....

[Alexgar]

MGM compro has great warranty and out of warranty service and first class communication

[longballlumber]

My only beef with the T180/Seakings is that the timing is only adjustable in chunks. You go from 7.5 degrees to 11.5. Makes it tough to hit the sweet spot on a particular setup.

Hey Terry,

Do you really "fiddle" with the timing your other controllers that much for heat racing? I usually "set it and forget it", but I am still learning everyday on some of this fine adjustment stuff.

Later,
Ball

[photohoward1]

My biggest gripe of the T180 is its shape. The darn wires come out the top. BTW I have never successfully used a Castle controller. i looked at them and they Popped. (I have that effect on women too)

[T.S.Davis]

I dropped a note to Alien letting them know about Castle. Might be an opportunity for them to step up their game too.

[T.S.Davis]

Hey Terry,

Do you really "fiddle" with the timing your other controllers that much for heat racing? I usually "set it and forget it", but I am still learning everyday on some of this fine adjustment stuff.

No but 7.5 degrees on one of my setups isn't enough and 11.5 will likely be a baked potato. It's that close to the edge.

[T.S.Davis]

Sorry. This made me giggle. Had to share. 24s at 400 amps. 47 horsepower. Practical.

http://www.fliermodel.com/en/prc-show.asp?id=613

[Darin Jordan]

No but 7.5 degrees on one of my setups isn't enough and 11.5 will likely be a baked potato. It's that close to the edge.

Terry.... There is little you can do with timing that can't be overcome with some targeted prop work. Very little. I rarely ever worry about ESC timing. Set to a safe setting and tweak props from there.

[cybercrxt]

I have a couple of the castle 200a ICE controllers converted for water cooling already done if anyone needs one or more. Just let me know. Mike

[RayR]

Been using this for several years now for attachment to FETS. Great stuff.

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_thermal_adhesive.htm

[photohoward1]

I think those were the FC controllers.

Sorry. This made me giggle. Had to share. 24s at 400 amps. 47 horsepower. Practical.

http://www.fliermodel.com/en/prc-show.asp?id=613

[ray schrauwen]

Yep, they were...

[ray schrauwen]

I'd like to guinea pig one of these. They have good reviews but, I'd need to tear it apart to water proof it and try to add water cooling. If it can push a 1/5scale car around it can push a Whip 40 possibly.... The $110 challenge. Heck, might as well convert a Castle...