castle Mamba Micro X2 Sensored ESC and Motor Combos User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: castle

Table of Contents

Castle Mamba Micro X2 Sensored ESC and Motor Combos
GETTING STARTED
ABOUT THE MAMBA MICRO X2
Contact
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Castle Mamba Micro X2 Sensored ESC and Motor Combos

GETTING STARTED

Solder a high quality battery connector to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide “Connectors and Power Wiring” ).
Mount the ESC and motor into the vehicle.
Connect motor to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “Motor Wiring” ).
Plug the RX wire and AUX wire in (see RECEIVER CONNECTION section on the opposite side).
Calibrate your ESC to your radio. (See Driver’s Ed Guide, “How to Calibrate the ESC” ).

YOU ARE NOW READY TO GO

ABOUT THE MAMBA MICRO X2

Motors

Please note that while the Mamba Micro X2 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 180ºF. Excessive heat in the motor can damage the motor, the Mamba Micro X2, 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 online at www.castlecreations.com/microxgearing.

Programming

The Mamba Micro X2 is programmable via your transmitter, Windows® based PC, and a Castle Link USB adapter (available free with enclosed coupon), or B Link Bluetooth® Adapter (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”).

Driver’s Ed Guide

For more detailed information regarding Getting Started, Throttle Calibration, using Castle Link, or Transmitter Programming, please refer to the Driver’s Ed Guide by visiting: www.castlecreations.com/MICROX2DEG

MAMBA MICRO X2 SPECIFICATIONS

Application Guidelines

| 1:18th: vehicles weighing up to 2.25lbs 1:14th: vehicles weighing up to 3lbs Crawling: low speed crawling up to 9lbs

Input Voltage Range

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Min: 2S LiPo, Max: 4S LiPo, 16.8V

BEC

Specifications

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Adjustable: 5.5V or 7.5V (2A Peak), default 5.5V

Waterproof

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Yes*

Sensors

| Yes, with Sensor Harness (P/N 011-0108-00). Included with 1:14/ Crawler edition, sold separately with 1:18th edition.

Product Use Statement**

| • Applying voltages higher than 16.8V will cause irreparable damage to your controller, voiding the warranty.

• Recommended battery capacity for 1:18th scale vehicles is 1500mAh. 30C continuous discharge. For 1:14th scale vehicles and crawler,

≥2,000mAh, 30c is recommended.

• The Mamba Micro X2 1:18th edition uses 3.5mm motor bullets; the 1:14th/crawler edition uses 4mm 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.

• Do not use 4s LiHV

RECEIVER CONNECTION

RX Wire

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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.

Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If the unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry the 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.