[NSRCA-discussion] New Castlelink Software

[Scott Pavlock]

>From what I have noticed, it will vary with setup. One particular set-up of
mine shows an increase of about 3 amps. The system itself only drew 30 amps
at WOT before the update so we are looking at a 10% increase. I'm not sure
if this will be the same case with higher current set-ups, but I believe the
set-ups that show increases in power will most likely be the higher quality
set-ups, or ones that are not currently operating at their maximum
efficiency.

I'm not entirely sure of the technical reasons for the increase in power but
from what I have been told, the piece of software that limits the available
power to the motor has been taken out. I think this was done to allow users
with heli specific set-ups to have some more functionality.

Simply stated, as long as you are not operating very close to the maximum
specifications of your set-up, you will be just fine.

However, if you are very close to the maximum operating values (within about
10%), then it's advisable to check your numbers with a watt meter after
performing the update.

Hope this helps,

Scott Pavlock

On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Ed White <edvwhite at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Happy Holidays to all,
>
> I haven't been following the list for a while so sorry if this was covered
> but a quick search didn't turn up anything.  Castlelink told me there was
> updated software available and sent me to the website to update to V3.22.
> There is this warning on the download
>
> Thank you for using Castle Link software. Users MUST verify that operating
> amperage is within motor and ESC specifications after upgrading to V3.22
> firmware. Outrunner motors may produce significantly higher power with this
> new version of firmware. The operating amperage may increase, causing higher
> running temperatures.
>
> Downloading this software signifies that you have read and agree to the
> above warning.
>
>
> Was wondering what kind of differences people were seeing in current levels
> after updating this software.
>
>
> Happy New Year,
>
>
> Ed
>
>
>
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