Can New Firmware Save The Castle Cobra 8 RC Bashing ESC??

Let's take a look at the new brushless castle cobra 8 sensorless firmware for RC bashing. Will this upgrade fix the issues it was having? Is this now the best ESC for Traxxas and Arrma 1/8 scale bashing rc cars?

[@arakainer]

I am in the hobby for 15 years, but you just taught me the difference between sensored and sensorless :)

[@DoRC]

Awesome!

[@bluecrabnitroracing4499]

Well I had commented on a previous video but I knew that they would get it together. That's why I like that brand. And I buy and race them exclusively. The I'm still using the mamba monster x . Which I had to replace not too long ago. Doo doo the bullets that lead to the motor are getting loose and I think wiggling around in there arcing in it. It's overheated and melted it I think. Never tried to get it repaired but I just bought another one but I will be upgrading to this as soon as I can find a pile of cash to do so for my race rigs . I prefer nitro but ebug has been growing on me, also etruggy looks like a good class im wanting to try! But anyhow, good video man. I enjoyed it

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed it and it is nice to see that they got the problem solved!

[@SOMNIOHM]

_Your extremely intelligent.. I have really learned alot from your channel!_

[@DoRC]

Thanks Glad you enjoy!

[@biggnasty989]

Keep up the good work man

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@Blimpus]

Looks like it worked like a charm! the castle stuff seems pretty solid

[@DoRC]

Yeah I would say overall their product is generally a little bit better than hobbywing. You do pay a premium for it though.

[@smoothrc28]

Great tips!! Thank You!!

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@ragercrepair9301]

Love the videos and always enjoy how you add the bashing in with the tutorial! That seems to have solved the issue! I remember watching a video a while back, you had said you didn't like how that esc acted with a sensorless motor. I see how the new update has saved the money spent!

[@DoRC]

Yeah at least with my experience it was basically broken with sensorless motors. This mostly takes care of it though I'm not a 100% happy with the amount of juice off the line but I guess you can't have everything :-)

[@ragercrepair9301]

@@DoRC maybe changing the gearing would help your off the line issue. It's all fun regardless! Just enjoy it and keep the videos coming!

[@DoRC]

@@ragercrepair9301 possibly but I consider it to be fairly conservatively geared already. Overall it's not a bad experience as it is though.

[@ragercrepair9301]

@@DoRC I had a similar issue with my max10 on a buggy. I changed my c rating on the batteries I had from 80c to 120c. That was a huge wake up of the entire system. It's all such a balancing act.

[@DoRC]

@@ragercrepair9301 I checked battery sag in the logs and it doesn't seem like that was a problem with My particular setup but it is possible as I'm definitely not using the best battery in the world here.

[@jakelind500]

Was having an odd issue on mine, when in sensor mode it was skipping after half throttle. Unplug the sensor wire and it was fine. Used a brand new sensor wire assuming I pinched it, same thing. Went and updated to 1.4 version, no more issue. Had set up RMA with Castle, thanks so much for saving me the headache of mailing this in. Wish they would email buyers when update come out or something.

[@DoRC]

Interesting. I hadn't heard anybody else have issues with sensored mode but I'm glad that they fixed it for you with the update!

[@FilthUD]

Jeezuusss lol. I mean… $200 isn’t going to end anyone but that really is pricey. Might as well get a Max 6 or Mamba Monster X haha.

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's pretty steep

[@samintrepid]

I would probably stick with the Hobbywing Quicrun 8bl150 for low price with a budget :)

[@DoRC]

Yeah if you're on a budget that's definitely the way to go.

[@cjchannel12RC]

Very informative video and a great bash with your V2 EXB Kraton 6s awesome stuff. I'm not sure if i would buy one only because i wouldn't know which one of my current vehicles i would put it in i thought maybe my XO-1 since it has an MMX8s and i only plan to run it on 6s. But i don't know if the Cobra 8 could handle the Castle 1717 1,650kv sensored motor i have with my MMX8s currently. So far i'm really impressed with my Castle escs and motors although a little pricy compared to Hobbywing which is what i bought in the past.

[@DoRC]

Yeah I think the Cobra 8 would be just fine with the 1717 motor.

[@cjchannel12RC]

@@DoRC Thanks that's good to know, but i'm not sure if i want to do the sidegrade to a Cobra 8 from the MMX8s although i mostly streetbash my XO-1. but do plan to take my car speedrunning some day over 100mph would be my goal with that car. She's still in the refurbishment process i also plan to get a "New to me" Phone next month.

[@DoRC]

@@cjchannel12RC I wouldn't recommend it. I don't think you're going to gain anything from the Cobra 8 unless you really need a rolling log file or just have to have the latest technology.

[@cjchannel12RC]

@@DoRC I think i might just stick with my MMX8s in my XO-1 since i don't need the latest tech in my car although it would be nice to have. My MMX-8s works fine for right now my XO used to have a G1 Max 6 1,650kv 4985 combo but i've come to love the Castle more. The only thing i miss from the Hobbywing combo is the black 4985 motor.

[@DoRC]

@@cjchannel12RC sounds like a reasonable plan

[@limzhishen2449]

🎉

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephfogus6735]

I havd had delay type issues with some hobbywing combos have you ever had that? Thanks

[@DoRC]

Yeah unfortunately hobbywing seems to be having a lot of the same trouble. They released a new firmware for the Max 5G2 but I've noticed that even the 8 BL 150 G2 seems slow off the line sometimes. Not sure what's going on these days.

[@10krms54]

Will the dog bones n center shaft fit the v1 exb rollers

[@DoRC]

Yes

[@AVERAGEJOERC]

I use the 3d rc wing mount and its basically indestructible

[@DoRC]

Yeah tpu is really strong!

[@rawrc]

Your vids are great👍...nice work🫡

[@DoRC]

Thanks glad you enjoy!

[@shuster1921]

How are you liking that truck so far?

[@DoRC]

It's good. Reasonably durable as fun as the Kraton always is but I think that the TC Kagama represents better value for money and is a little bit tougher just due to the fact that the arms on the 6S Arrmas really need to be updated

[@jagergerg9771]

@@DoRCI agree the Kagama is an aerobatic back flip monster I already have an outcast 8S so no use for the Kraton 6S, Kagama all the way

[@DoRC]

@@jagergerg9771 it really represents the best value for money right now. I think more and more people are finding it out too

[@craighallett5007]

I’m not getting the cobra. Mmx 8s for me

[@DoRC]

I can definitely understand that. Given the price of this I have the suspicion that they'll all be going up in price so might want to stock up.

[@lyricofwise6894]

5:15 thats fast lunk of metal, your leg not worth the shot lol

[@DoRC]

Yeah. It hurt:/

[@allyoucando8486]

As I say last time. For me, Castle is for a person in competitions. For daily bashers, Hobbywing will be great options. As you know, sometimes they offer great discounts

[@DoRC]

Yeah purely from a price standpoint hobby wing is impossible to beat these days. That being said Castle does seem to have the edge in features and I would say overall quality and it's good to support a US company if you're into that kind of thing.

[@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj]

“ slightly over priced” 🤣🤣 I’m sorry but when you can get a 8s esc for the exact same price it’s ridiculously overpriced price. No hate to you just sayin.

[@DoRC]

Yeah I said that a little tongue in cheek. Sorry if it sounded like I was being serious. It does represent a newer generation of ESCs and has some more advanced features but still....

[@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj]

Oh sorry normally I pick that up but I wasn’t paying too much attention

[@DoRC]

All good. It wasn't really that obvious. The joke was a little too inside :-)

[@tjkj-om9oi]

Have to remember the Castle Cobra is made in the USA unlike others that are made in china. That is a big price difference.

[@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj]

While yes that’s right. You can get the mmx8s for the same price so figure that for me.

[@tjkj-om9oi]

So basically the same issue hobbywing had that took forever to get fixed.

[@DoRC]

Not quite the same issue but it is interesting that modern ESCs from both companies had similar problems. To be honest with you I'm not sure hobbywing has completely fixed it. The max 5G2 is better but in my experience all of their G2 ESCs don't do the best with sensorless motors. Not really sure what the deal is.

[@nicholasriley9676]

I've had my cobra 8 for a month now, and it's been nothing but problem after problem. It acts like it has abs when applying the breaks sometimes. Also, it has the softest start, even when set on high punch. Castle doesn't care. I'm so disappointed. I've been in the hobby for 19 years now, and it's sad to say this thing sucks in my opinion.

[@DoRC]

That's a bummer. When you say Castle doesn't seem to care what do you mean?

[@nicholasriley9676]

@DoRC I've emailed and called them 3 times now and have received no help. They don't think there is a problem, so I was told not to send it in.

[@DoRC]

@nicholasriley9676 hmm. Well they are pretty consistently updating firmware so hopefully a future firmware will fix it.

[@nicholasriley9676]

So I put my Tekin rx8 Gen 3 soldiered to the castle 2200kv v2 motor. I just got done thrashing the mt410 with motor temp at 131f , ESC at 124f, no glitches, or wired throttle/breaking issues. Today's temp is 90f. Thanks for your support.

[@DoRC]

Yeah I wish I could do more but I'm not really associated with them so I would probably get the same answer as you.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Lately castle has been… not ideal. Cobra 8 is damn near the same price as mmx8 with no discernible differences and weaker since it can’t run 8S. Also, the sidewinder nano is laughable with no built in BEC and not waterproof.

[@DoRC]

They actually did add the BEC in to the new sidewinder X2

[@LucianTugui]

Is this the same guy as on @etaprime?

[@DoRC]

Lol I wish:)

[@LucianTugui]

​@DoRC but you use a text to speech voice? Because it is very similar

[@DoRC]

@LucianTugui nope that's my normal voice.

[@GAPreviewsAtoZ]

Do you have a Facebook or Instagram page trying to send you something are you in Florida

[@DoRC]

I don't have a page though if you need to contact me you can find my email address in the about section of my channel. You have to access it via desktop though as the mobile version doesn't let you see it for some reason.

[@DoRC]

I just sent you a message through Facebook Messenger