Castle Creations Mamba X 1/10 Sensored 25.2V Waterproof ESC & 1406-6900KV Motor

Meet the next generation.

Castle Creations is proud to announce our new flagship surface product, the MAMBA X EXTREME 1:10 SCALE WATERPROOF ESC. We at Castle wanted to address three main concepts while designing a new ESC for the modern day RC enthusiast; VERSATILITY, RELIABILITY, and PERFORMANCE. These are the pillars of the Mamba X design and the driving forces behind the feature-packed controller.

ESCs have a tough life - landing extreme jumps, experiencing accidental collisions, and splashing through the occasional puddle. As R/C enthusiast themselves, Castle engineers understand this and designed the Mamba X to endure these situations and power through them. It is housed in a rugged CNC-machined aluminum case and then potted in waterproof epoxy. This not only protects the electronics but ensures any heat generated in the controller can easily be dissipated through the case.

The high performance Mamba X includes an integrated and powerful 8A adjustable BEC and can push the most extreme 1/10th scale setups and 1/8th scale* race buggies. SmartSense™ allows you to take advantage of smooth, cog-free, and predictable sensored starts, and Castle’s new and improved throttle response keeps you ahead of the competition.

The Mamba X paired with our sensored 1406 - 6900kv motor is the perfect combo for 1/10th scale vehicles weighing less than 4lbs. Suggested applications are 1/10th scale touring cars 2WD buggies on a 2s LiPo. It is not recommended for 2WD or 4WD short course trucks.

ESC Technical Specs
Input Voltage Range:    MIN: 2S LiPo
MAX: 6S LiPo (25.2V)
BEC Specifications:    Adjustable: 5.5V, 6.0V, 7.5V. or 8.0V (8A Peak), default 5.5V
Operating Environment:    Waterproof* design allows for use in nearly any environment.
Brake:    Proportional
Reversible:    Yes, but may be disabled for racing.
On/Off Switch:    Yes
Cooling Fan:    Yes, factory equipped (30mm), fully removable** (see Product Use Statements below)
Size:    Length: 2.14" (54.4mm)
Width: 1.39" (35.2mm)
Height: 1.18" (30.0mm)
Weight (with wires):    3.56 oz. (101g)
Connectors:    4.0mm female bullets for motor connection.
Items Needed for Operation:    Battery Connector required, Castle 6.5mm Polarized Connectors, Castle 4.0mm Polarized Connectors, Traxxas® Power Connectors, or Deans® Ultra Plugs are recommended.
Product Use Statements:    
*Although Mamba X is waterproof, it is not intended for operation while completely submerged in liquid. T Always rinse the ESC and motor with clean water after exposure to corrosives or dirt. While the motor and controller may be waterproof, we suggest users confirm that the rest of their vehicle, including the batteries, servos, radio and chassis are also waterproof before exposing them to liquids of any kind.

**The cooling fan must be removed prior to driving in wet conditions. It is not waterproof.

Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight:    4lbs / 1.8kg, with batteries, ready-to-run with included 1406 - 6900kv motor.
Programmability:    Fully programmable Castle feature set using Castle Link USB adapter (coupon for free link included in package) and freely downloadable Castle Link Windows software.
Telemetry Link Capable:    Yes
Tech Notes:    
Mamba X setups frequently hit 100+ amps in peaks and not all LiPos are created equal. Surge ratings should never be used to determine a pack's suitability for a brushless application. Recommended battery capacity for 1:8th scale vehicles is 5000mAh. We recommend using 30C continuous discharge or higher LiPo batteries (or high quality 25C batteries such as Traxxas® Power Cell).
Our experience suggests using only mild gear ratios with NiMH cells. Do not attempt to use NiMH cells in extreme setups.
Applying voltages higher than 25.2V will cause irreparable damage to ESC.
We recommend a high-current connector designed for high-powered electric systems, rated for 70+ amps. Invest in connector sets made for high-powered electric systems such as our Castle 6.5mm Polarized Connectors, Castle 4.0mm Polarized Connectors, Traxxas® Power Connectors, or Deans® Ultra Plugs are recommended.
Motor Technical Specs
Input Voltage Range:    2S LiPo
Kv:    6900
Max. RPM:    100,000
Size:    Length: 49.5mm
Diameter: 36mm
Weight (w/wires):    193g / 6.8oz
Shaft Size:    Length: 15mm
Diameter: 1/8" (3.17mm)
Mounting Hole Specifications:    M3 @ 25mm
Cooling Fan:    Optional, coming soon!
Connectors:    4mm male Castle Bullet Connectors
Application Guidelines:    1/10th scale on-road cars for 2s use.
Lighter off-road 1/10th stadium trucks and buggies with conservative gearing.
NOT for use in 2WD or 4WD short course trucks.
Please refer to our Gearing Chart for recommended motor, battery and gearing for some of the more popular vehicles on the market.
Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight:    Up to 4lbs
Tech Notes:    
Running modes: SMARTSENSE™, Sensored only

Water Resistant Design: The sensor board is coated with silicone conformal coating to protect the sensors from moisture. The sensor connections are not water resistant; water can cause signal loss which could result in loss of sensored capabilities. Castle recommended applying dielectric grease to the outside of the sensor wire connections after installation of the wire. Routine maintenance is recommended after running in wet conditions. Please refer to this document for running and maintaining motors in wet environments.

Comparable Turn Count:    2-Pole Equivalent Turn-Count Data Sheet