programming castle sidewinder w/out link for brushed
 

i did not want to spend the $20 on the link, thinking i could just program it manually. im running brushed and im reading its set to brushless by default. am i going to have to have the link to program it correctly?

it will be easier but you dont "need" it. the instructions should walk you through the steps. programmed mine this way before i got the link.

manual programing starts at p20
http://www.castlecreations.com/suppo...s_ed_guide.pdf

the motor needs to be connected to the esc to be able to hear the 'beeps'. i don't know how they do it, but the sounds come from the motor. save your pennies and get the link when you can, life will be much more pleasant with it.

You dont hear any beeps when you got a brushed motor connected until you get it set to brushed mode.

If you want 100% drag brake then you'll need the Castle Link otherwise your stuck with 40% max.

Out of curiosity, does anybody know how they make a motor beep? I tried a google search, but couldn't find anything.

What setting are ppl using for 3-reverse amount and 4-punch traction? is there somewhere (didnt find using search) ppl are giving their settings?

I have only programmed mine one time. I set the reverse at 100% with and the punch controll I think I set it on off. I hope this helps give you a starting point.

Easy to do with a brushless motor - just switch rapidly back and forth between 2 phases. The motor barely moves, but it acts like a speaker.
Some airplane setups can play tunes!

NICE, lol. Play music with a motor :P

dont know how, but my HH 7T with sidewinder makes alot of noise....loud long beeps,buzz's...while starting out.
not complaining,but damn its loud in the house.

my reverse amount is 100% and punch is at 0%.