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1/8 Sidewinder 8th Sport Waterproof ESC and 1515B-2200Kv Motor Combo

Item No.
Castle Creations - CSE010013901
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Overview

The Sidewinder 8th is a 1:8 scale, waterproof* combo from Castle Creations capable of 2-6 cells of LiPo power, with an 8 amp peak BEC. This is the perfect upgrade for 1:8 scale buggies, truggies and on-road vehicles as well as 1:10 scale monster trucks weighing up to 11 lbs. It can also work as a great upgrade for some 4WD short course trucks for 3s or 4s operation. It also comes standard with a highly efficient ESC cooling fan.

* Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry unit.

Recommended Items
  • Castle Link USB Programming Kit V3 for modifying settings and downloading software updates through Windows
  • B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter for modifying settings and downloading software updates through the iOS App
  • Field Link Portable Programmer for modifying ESC settings on the go
What's in the Box?
  • (1) Sidewinder 8th ESC
  • (1) Castle 1515-2200Kv brushless sensored* motor
  • (1) Castle decal sheet
  • (1) Drivers Ed and Quick Start Guide
  • * Sensored capabilities of the motor cannot be utilized with the Sidewinder 8th ESC, must be run in sensorless mode.
    * Sensored capabilities of the motor cannot be utilized with the Sidewinder 8th ESC, must be run in sensorless mode.

    ** Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry unit.

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Features

  • 2-6S LiPo (25.2V) compatibility in vehicles up to 11.lbs with battery and ready-to-run.
  • Smooth sensorless motor operation with included 1515-2200kv sensored* brushless motor
  • Large 6.5mm female motor bullet connectors (male connectors sold separately)
  • Waterproof** design ESC and splash resistant 30mm fan
  • Powerful 5.5 volts fixed, 8 Amps Peak BEC
  • LED error codes for common error conditions
  • Convenient transmitter programming for nine common adjustable settings
  • Fully compatible with the Castle Link Programming Suite. See Recommended Items list or Feature Details below for more information.

Feature Details

 

Castle Link Programming Suite

For over 20 years Castle engineers have been setting the bar for industry leading software functionality. The Castle Link Programming Suite is your ticket to creating the perfect setup. To gain access to the host of tuning parameters simply purchase the Castle Link Adapter and download the simple to install software from our website and you are ready to personalize your controller’s parameters. Or you can utilize the Castle Link iOS App and purchase the B-Link Bluetooth Adapter. Don’t forget to use the “check for updates” feature in Castle Link to download new software as it becomes available. New features are yours at no cost, a perk for choosing Castle.

 

ESC Settings

Adjustable settings include:

  • Throttle
  • Braking curve
  • Drag brake
  • Auto LiPo cutoff
  • Punch Control
  • Reverse Type
  • Motor Type

 

Product Specs

Auto Cutoff
Yes
BEC Continous Current
4.5A Continuous
Number of Poles
4
Shaft Diameter
0.197" (5mm)
Adjustable Timing
Yes
Brakes
Proportional
Programmable
Yes
Bushing Or Bearing
Bearing
Forward
Yes
Wire Gauge
10 AWG
Outer Diameter
With Fins 1.6 in (41.4mm)
Product Width
2.20" (56mm)
Input Voltage
2S (7.4V) minimum, 6S (25.2V) maximum
Product Height
1.33" (34mm)
RPM/Volt (Kv)
60,000 / 2200
Shaft Length
0.79" (20mm)
Connector Type
6.5mm Bullet
Product Length
2.45" (62.2mm)
BEC
Yes
BEC Maximum Burst Current
8A Peak
BEC Voltage
5.5V Fixed
BEC Type
Fixed voltage, 8A Peak
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