Ok so I'm new to this stuff.
I have a castle sidewinder sv2 esc and a hobby wing motor 4000kv.
I'm putting it in my old rc10t for my son so i can bring him to a local track when i run my slash.
I bought the esc and motor used and i noticed it had no caps on it i plan on running it with the traxxas link radio out of my slash the slash now runs a 3pm.
I'm wondering how hard is it to set the esc to 1/2 throttle or other so he can start out slow with it and then build up.
Is the castle link all i need and then do i download something.
On top of that I was wondering should i put the traxxas vxl3 in his truck because it has the beginner mode and put the sv2 in my slash for racing? Would it be any better then the traxxas one? Someone said the traxxas one lets the lipos get too low before the the low voltage kicks in.
The castle link does make life easier if you have it. If you have, or get the esc instructions from castle, I think you can make changes to the esc manually without the castle link.. You have to have patience and be able to tell what beeps are what, it can get confusing. I did that once with my mamba max a day before the castle link came in the mail. Have not done it manually since.
I think giving him the traxxas is a good idea, using the beginner mode seems to be an easy solution.
Got an email from them with this link . I think that's the cheapest I've seen new anywhere.
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My order managed to slip through the cracks and my SV2/4600 combo is on the way. The lady from Castle told me that they received more than 1200 orders during that sale and that's why the processing and shipping has been slow.
This past spring I picked up a Mamba Max Pro and 5700 combo from my LHS. It came with a coupon for a free Castle Link USB adapter which I forgot about until a few weeks ago. I found the coupon in my manual when I was trying figure out how to custom...
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You nailed it - their great folks!!!!!
Several months ago, I dropped in for a visit and documented it on my site - midwestRC.net
Not sure if I'm posting in the right spot........what is the best battery to use with a castle combo speed control and brushless 5700 and 4600 k motors......3cell max........I got some cheap battery when I bought it and it already kicked the bucket...
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Detailed description, but likely way to nerdy for a newb.
C is how fast it accelerates (or how fast it dumps power).
I recently installed a Mamba Max 5700 into a Gold Pan RC10. I am experiencing what would be considered a glitch. On occasion when I press the throttle there is no response from the car. What am I doing wrong that would help correct this problem.
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I think the OP is talking about a Mamba Max system which is sensorless, so they do cog occasionally. If there is actually no response at all when the throttle is depressed, I would run through the setup process for the esc. It almost sounds like the...
It can run 2s, but not 3s. That's just under 100,000 RPMs. You may have to take your car to the salt flats in Utah to have enough room for that kinda speed. I can't wait to destroy a car with it! :D
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We've had good luck with the Novak Light series motors we've tried. Plenty of top end, but a little more subdued acceleration, a little easier to use off road. Kinda like a double or triple wind brushed compared to the regular brushless, which is...
Good morning, I recently had a sidewinder 3 installed on my RC truck. It is configured correctly and has been running great for about 5 batteries(8.4v Nimh)
Now, the throttle is next to nothing, barely spins motor and under load just coggs. The ESC...
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I've had good luck with Gens Ace and Turnigy batteries, but I only have a half-dozen cars...some other guys here have a lot more experience with various brands.
I agree, don't put 3S through that vintage car...2S LiPo and a 11 - 13.5T motor will...
I just found this link on a crawler forum and wanted to pass it on to you guys.
I just ordered one for myself and one for a friend since I need a new ESC. And I ordered a CastleLink from A-Main since I have some reward points to use up. :wink:...
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I got mine Friday, tested it out to make sure it works, then back in the box, since it's my xmas gift. Come On Xmas!!!! Looks like a nice setup for sure.(4600kV)
I want to thank everyone for the help that I've received here however I've got a question about the Sidewinder 3. From their website it states that only LiPos 2 and 3 can be used however I'm trying to find out if there is any kind of Ni-Mh...
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Most of the blowing up part is due to people mis-using them. It's also a very rare occurance, it's unlikely you'll ever see one in person.
That said, go lipo, you won't regret it. I;'m an old-school RC guy who just got back into the game 2 years...