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Offroader5 · 01-11-2008, 03:08 PM

So, will this new Sidewinder come with the attack Shepard?

I'll need to try one of these...been wanting to buy an MM for a while now, maybe I'll try this first.

wyattburp · 01-11-2008, 03:37 PM

Pre-ordered! Now I just want to see Castle release the software updates to the MM and the OG Mamba..

JohnRobHolmes · 01-14-2008, 02:49 PM

Just got a package in the mail. All preorders will ship out by tomorrow. The Castle link doesn't work for the sidewinder yet, but the new version will be released shortly. Until then they must be stick programmed.

Review in progress, should be done by this eve.

cartronicshn · 01-14-2008, 03:07 PM

JRH, what speed bl motor would you recomend for a rusty and this sidewinder esc, anything that you might have in stock so i can get it from you

JohnRobHolmes · 01-14-2008, 03:55 PM

I have plenty of 5700's right now, I will have 4600's in a few more days. How fast you want it? What voltage will you use?

cartronicshn · 01-15-2008, 06:23 AM

At the moment i have a redcat racing bl system on it, it's a 3300kv motor, i have geared it 83t spur and 23t pinion, i did a couple speed passes before running out of space and clocked it at 53mph on 14.4v 4.4mah, the esc and motor are supposed to handle up tp 18v

, on the few passes i made, around 5, the motor/esc barely even got warm, so i know i have room to gear up still, sorry for the long rant

, anyways i would like a motor similar to what i have right now, it feels it has insane mid punch, only thing it needs a lot of voltage, i would prefer something to run at 8.4v . I might also use it for one of my drifters, so i guess mid range power is what i am after, hope i made some sense.

TLTRyan · 01-15-2008, 07:39 AM

I just order the sidewinder with a 5i ac/dc charger. I should have ordered some deans connectors, oh well.

TwistedCreations · 01-15-2008, 07:42 AM

Well hell, I didn't know you had actual big motors John. Learn something new everyday

Beautiful shepard in the video

JohnRobHolmes · 01-15-2008, 08:09 AM

I still have to put the 5700's up on the site. I got slammed with orders yesterday, along with 8 hours of Masters program orientation. I am skipping orientation today, I don't have the time to sit in around in a class that doesn't give me credits. I have too much work!

I will update the inventory of the Sidewinders, I have more on the way from Castle that will arrive today.

Just Zach · 01-15-2008, 09:12 AM

Maybe I missed this but will they run one of your Cobalt motors?

JohnRobHolmes · 01-15-2008, 09:46 AM

Yes they will.

fast5xc · 01-15-2008, 02:48 PM

Does it have a limit for brushed motors?

JohnRobHolmes · 01-15-2008, 02:55 PM

19t limit in forward/reverse mode. No limit in forward only high power mode.

wyattburp · 01-15-2008, 02:57 PM

How's that review coming? ;)

Got my shipment notification this morning, can't wait to test this sucker out!

Blood_Clod · 01-17-2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Nope. You need to have the PHX link AKA the castle link to program it. Or have me do it for you for free.

Otherwise it is stick programmable like normal.

I'm not sure on the Castle Link software? If i purchase the SideWinder Do not order the Castle link on your site cause it won't work...? Correct? Only Stick programming? Thanks for any info! Either way I'm gettin ONE!

JohnRobHolmes · 01-17-2008, 07:01 AM

The Castle link doesn't work with the Sidewinder right now, but when castle releases the next version it will work. For now it is only stick programming.

fast5xc · 01-17-2008, 08:02 AM

Do you have any idea when that will be?

Offroader5 · 01-17-2008, 09:25 AM

Is the "49" stock correct? Just want to make sure you still have some before I order

Hehe, I just noticed that it looks nothing like Castle's sneak peak pic

JohnRobHolmes · 01-17-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast5xc

Do you have any idea when that will be?

I can't tell you exactly. I wish I could.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offroader5

Is the "49" stock correct? Just want to make sure you still have some before I order

Hehe, I just noticed that it looks nothing like Castle's sneak peak pic

The stock is correct.

JohnRobHolmes · 01-17-2008, 01:20 PM

Unofficial word is that the update for the Castle link will happen on monday.

01-15-2008, 06:23 AM	#26
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	At the moment i have a redcat racing bl system on it, it's a 3300kv motor, i have geared it 83t spur and 23t pinion, i did a couple speed passes before running out of space and clocked it at 53mph on 14.4v 4.4mah, the esc and motor are supposed to handle up tp 18v, on the few passes i made, around 5, the motor/esc barely even got warm, so i know i have room to gear up still, sorry for the long rant, anyways i would like a motor similar to what i have right now, it feels it has insane mid punch, only thing it needs a lot of voltage, i would prefer something to run at 8.4v . I might also use it for one of my drifters, so i guess mid range power is what i am after, hope i made some sense.

01-17-2008, 09:25 AM	#38
Offroader5 Picky Fab'r/Acetal Junky Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Desert/AJ Posts: 3,073	Is the "49" stock correct? Just want to make sure you still have some before I order Hehe, I just noticed that it looks nothing like Castle's sneak peak pic Last edited by Offroader5; 01-17-2008 at 09:27 AM.

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01-11-2008, 03:08 PM	#21
Offroader5 Picky Fab'r/Acetal Junky Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Desert/AJ Posts: 3,073	So, will this new Sidewinder come with the attack Shepard? I'll need to try one of these...been wanting to buy an MM for a while now, maybe I'll try this first.

01-11-2008, 03:37 PM	#22
wyattburp Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 218	Pre-ordered! Now I just want to see Castle release the software updates to the MM and the OG Mamba..

01-14-2008, 02:49 PM	#23
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Just got a package in the mail. All preorders will ship out by tomorrow. The Castle link doesn't work for the sidewinder yet, but the new version will be released shortly. Until then they must be stick programmed. Review in progress, should be done by this eve.

01-14-2008, 03:07 PM	#24
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	JRH, what speed bl motor would you recomend for a rusty and this sidewinder esc, anything that you might have in stock so i can get it from you

01-14-2008, 03:55 PM	#25
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I have plenty of 5700's right now, I will have 4600's in a few more days. How fast you want it? What voltage will you use?

01-15-2008, 07:39 AM	#27
TLTRyan Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 876	I just order the sidewinder with a 5i ac/dc charger. I should have ordered some deans connectors, oh well.

01-15-2008, 07:42 AM	#28
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Well hell, I didn't know you had actual big motors John. Learn something new everyday Beautiful shepard in the video

01-15-2008, 08:09 AM	#29
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I still have to put the 5700's up on the site. I got slammed with orders yesterday, along with 8 hours of Masters program orientation. I am skipping orientation today, I don't have the time to sit in around in a class that doesn't give me credits. I have too much work! I will update the inventory of the Sidewinders, I have more on the way from Castle that will arrive today.

01-15-2008, 09:12 AM	#30
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	Maybe I missed this but will they run one of your Cobalt motors?

01-15-2008, 09:46 AM	#31
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Yes they will.

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01-15-2008, 02:48 PM	#32
fast5xc Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 259	Does it have a limit for brushed motors?

01-15-2008, 02:55 PM	#33
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	19t limit in forward/reverse mode. No limit in forward only high power mode.

01-15-2008, 02:57 PM	#34
wyattburp Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 218	How's that review coming? ;) Got my shipment notification this morning, can't wait to test this sucker out!

01-17-2008, 07:01 AM	#36
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The Castle link doesn't work with the Sidewinder right now, but when castle releases the next version it will work. For now it is only stick programming.

01-17-2008, 08:02 AM	#37
fast5xc Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 259	Do you have any idea when that will be?

01-17-2008, 01:20 PM	#40
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Unofficial word is that the update for the Castle link will happen on monday.

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