Recent content by rallymattSFP

Well, not sure if it is my balancer with the large props, or my method that has worked up until now is not enough. Using a DuBro balancer, like I have for years now. I can get them to lay flat and look balanced on my balancer, but when on the helicopter and spun up I can see them shaking the...

I've got a set of Tiger 26, and a set of Tiger 28 that I cannot seem to get balanced. They are mounted on Tiger U8 motors and the vibrations are pretty intense when running. Out of the box the vibes were really bad, so much that I was afraid to spin them up. After balancing I can fly with them...

Yea, I did. They sorta work now. But not reliably. Kinda like when you use a Plush on a high pole motor and they click a bit and there is a jam risk. They start, and sorta move, but feels like something is not quite right. I will test more tomorrow with them though as I'd really like to use them.

And that was it! Essentially. Resolved now. Here is how for those in the future... even though somewhat embarrassing. The U8's wire leads are different than most of the brushless motors I have dealt with. Instead of a fine strand wire, they are a thick strand copper. 4 strands only, similar to...

Well..... I got 8 Hobbywing 70Amps today to try. They don't work either. I've built 8-10 multirotors since 2009 and have seen a lot of issues, never encountered this before. I have tried 4,6,8,12s power. The castle and the hobbywings, and some SimonK 60A Maytechs. Nothing works. I even took...

So just a heads up. Castle ESC's DO NOT WORK with high pole motors. I just spoke with engineering at Castle and they informed me there is no way to get the Castle's working with the Tiger U8 or any high pole motor. I wish that was documented before hand. Thanks Castle. Now I have 8 brand new...

Yea, I have a bunch of regular voltage (6S) SimonK laying around, but was really hoping to use the castles as I like the data logging. Some people have mentioned the SimonK having problems with high pole motors, and I'd prefer not to re-wire it all now that everything is installed. Frustrating...

Thanks. Tried high timing. That was one of the first things I attempted. I've had issues in the past with other high pole motors on Turnigy ESCs, like stalling/cogging etc.. But this is different. The motors never start or twitch or anything. Just a tiny very faint little click.

Hello, Having some trouble with my new build. I've built 12 multirotors with various Chineese ESC's but this is my first Castle ESC build and I must be missing something. Motors are Tiger U8 170kv Power is currently 6S for testing ESC are Phoenix Edge HV 40a with multirotor firmware...

Where are you guys getting them from? I had pre-ordered direct with George last year, but cannot get ahold of him. Want to buy from a retailer that actually has one if possible instead.

Cool. So about 11 months after me.

I've had my order in since September 2010 :( Have not heard from George in literally ~4 months.

Dirk, Any news on ordering these? I would love to try a set.