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Offroader5 · 01-17-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

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

Ahh, I get it now. I was thinking before that the whole unit would not work using the Castle Link...but I see now that you only mean that the software in the ESC won't allow the link usage. Wheww, thought I was going to have to wait till the newer ESC came out so I could have full functionality.

So it's just a software problem and not a hardware issue.

JohnRobHolmes · 01-17-2008, 07:14 PM

Yep, just needs new firmware. Once the update is released I will update all of my in stock controllers, which is a lot of work.

4u2nv · 01-17-2008, 07:22 PM

Any combos available with these yet?

JohnRobHolmes · 01-17-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4u2nv

Any combos available with these yet?

Yeah, what do you want? I just haven't had the time to put anything up.

I plan to have 5700kv, 4600kv, and some outrunner combos. Anything specific?

4u2nv · 01-17-2008, 07:26 PM

How much are they with the 4600?

JohnRobHolmes · 01-17-2008, 07:29 PM

$145

yukon635 · 01-17-2008, 08:04 PM

hey john, do you have a preference on this esc vs. the quark?

JohnRobHolmes · 01-17-2008, 08:28 PM

I will tell you after the new firmware hits.

yukon635 · 01-17-2008, 08:37 PM

okay, cool. Thanks

Mike Poulson · 01-19-2008, 10:35 AM

Mail box is full

TLTRyan · 01-19-2008, 11:19 AM

Received the esc and charger yesterday.

I should have it running soon.

karlos · 01-22-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yukon635

hey john, do you have a preference on this esc vs. the quark?

I would like to know as well. I am running a Wheely King with all stock electronics and an Integy 55T. Looking to upgrade pretty quick but willing to wait to make an educated decision.

JohnRobHolmes · 01-22-2008, 12:24 PM

So far it is really close between the Quark and Castle. The Castle makes more noise, but controls brushed motors too. I will get some hard testing done this afternoon and see which one shines best on the rocks.

mattrichter · 01-22-2008, 10:28 PM

so i go online tonight to order the mamba max, because i seen you had it on sale for 115.00!!! and of course, i'm to late and the sale is over.....
so i read about this sidewinder and it sounds like a great choice also, so i ordered one... my setup info is with the payment of course... i'm not sure how much adjustment you can do with the castle link, but if its anything like the max i was wondering if you could set my sidewinder up so that its got 100% power and 75% drag brake....
its going to be used in a 1.9 scaler with a 35 turn warrior motor... i want full power and lots of wheel speed, but i'll be doing the occasional crawling also.... thanks in advance...

karlos · 01-24-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

So far it is really close between the Quark and Castle. The Castle makes more noise, but controls brushed motors too. I will get some hard testing done this afternoon and see which one shines best on the rocks.

Have you had a chance to check it out yet? I'm very interested in seeing a full review on it.

JohnRobHolmes · 01-24-2008, 01:32 PM

The quark still has a better super slow speed feel, and it is also quiet. However, the sidewinder controls brushed motors too so it will get more use from me.

Ricarte · 01-25-2008, 07:37 AM

Anybody know the BEC rating for the Sidewinder?

JohnRobHolmes · 01-25-2008, 09:22 AM

5.1v, 3amp. Tested it is closer to 5.5v.

cartronicshn · 01-25-2008, 02:50 PM

JRH, i tested the sidewinder and have some gltching but only when i hit forward, reverser the power cables and i even hooked the throttle to the steering channel and got the same result, glitch when going forwards, i did bump the throttle curve setting on start up, could this be an issue?

JohnRobHolmes · 01-25-2008, 03:06 PM

You may try increasing your deadband. What radio? What motor? Using a BEC?

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01-17-2008, 07:14 PM	#42
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Yep, just needs new firmware. Once the update is released I will update all of my in stock controllers, which is a lot of work.

01-17-2008, 07:22 PM	#43
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,516	Any combos available with these yet?

01-17-2008, 07:26 PM	#45
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,516	How much are they with the 4600?

01-17-2008, 07:29 PM	#46
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	$145

01-17-2008, 08:04 PM	#47
yukon635 RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 1,762	hey john, do you have a preference on this esc vs. the quark?

01-17-2008, 08:28 PM	#48
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I will tell you after the new firmware hits.

01-17-2008, 08:37 PM	#49
yukon635 RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 1,762	okay, cool. Thanks

01-19-2008, 10:35 AM	#50
Mike Poulson Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SLC Posts: 382	Mail box is full

01-19-2008, 11:19 AM	#51
TLTRyan Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 876	Received the esc and charger yesterday. I should have it running soon.

01-22-2008, 12:24 PM	#53
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	So far it is really close between the Quark and Castle. The Castle makes more noise, but controls brushed motors too. I will get some hard testing done this afternoon and see which one shines best on the rocks.

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01-22-2008, 10:28 PM	#54
mattrichter I joined the Band! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 184	so i go online tonight to order the mamba max, because i seen you had it on sale for 115.00!!! and of course, i'm to late and the sale is over..... so i read about this sidewinder and it sounds like a great choice also, so i ordered one... my setup info is with the payment of course... i'm not sure how much adjustment you can do with the castle link, but if its anything like the max i was wondering if you could set my sidewinder up so that its got 100% power and 75% drag brake.... its going to be used in a 1.9 scaler with a 35 turn warrior motor... i want full power and lots of wheel speed, but i'll be doing the occasional crawling also.... thanks in advance...

01-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#56
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The quark still has a better super slow speed feel, and it is also quiet. However, the sidewinder controls brushed motors too so it will get more use from me.

01-25-2008, 07:37 AM	#57
Ricarte Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longhorn Country Posts: 16	Anybody know the BEC rating for the Sidewinder?

01-25-2008, 09:22 AM	#58
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	5.1v, 3amp. Tested it is closer to 5.5v.

01-25-2008, 02:50 PM	#59
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	JRH, i tested the sidewinder and have some gltching but only when i hit forward, reverser the power cables and i even hooked the throttle to the steering channel and got the same result, glitch when going forwards, i did bump the throttle curve setting on start up, could this be an issue?

01-25-2008, 03:06 PM	#60
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	You may try increasing your deadband. What radio? What motor? Using a BEC?

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