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Old 10-24-2010, 08:38 PM   #1
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to program the sidewinder, do i need to have the esc plugged into a battery or not? not sure how.. got one in a trade
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Old 10-24-2010, 08:42 PM   #2
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If memory serves me right yes the battey has to be pluged in or it says it not connected
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Old 10-24-2010, 08:45 PM   #3
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No, the esc will get power from the USB. Done this many times, just.be sure to plug the cord on correctly and the esc switch is on.
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Old 10-24-2010, 08:52 PM   #4
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No, the esc will get power from the USB. Done this many times, just.be sure to plug the cord on correctly and the esc switch is on.
yep, you got it 2JSC, no battery required, there is a picture on the PCB of the castle link to show you what way to plug it in.
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yep, you got it 2JSC...
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Old 10-25-2010, 09:57 AM   #6
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