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Old 02-13-2008, 05:02 AM   #81
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just ordered a sidewinder and cobalt 10 t. i entered the specs of the crawler. cobalt 10t, sidewinder, 8cell. what would be the average setting you would set the esc at?
No punch control, full startup power, 100% reverse and brake, 10% drag.
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Old 02-25-2008, 05:47 PM   #82
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Can you run 12 cells with the sidewinder and a 45t lathe motor> thanks
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Can you run 12 cells with the sidewinder and a 45t lathe motor> thanks
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Old 02-29-2008, 05:16 PM   #84
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Well JohnRob.. I've had this sidewinder sitting here for a little while now and finally was able to install it this week along with the BEC.

Set it up using the computer which was a great experiance, although I really wasn't sure what to set everything at, well except the lipo selection. auto cut off at 6v for the 2 cell. Just figured I could play with it here and there.

This being my first ESC that cost me over $30... The control compaired to my mopeds (which are good, just not compairable to the Sidwinder) is like night and day. I'll be using some of the advice I've received from you, Grover & halfcab to set mine up to my liking.

Just want to say thanks for taking the time to answer all the questions I had along with all these other guys.
You truely are the RC Crawlings electronic guru.
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Old 02-29-2008, 10:44 PM   #85
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No problem at all Jason, glad to help!

Isn't the control nice to have
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so are the sidewinders set up for use wit the link yet ...
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i am also wondering if the link is ready for the sidewinder. swapping to lipo and need the cut off. unfortunatly i was running NIMH when you set it up. let me know thanks
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:23 PM   #88
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Oh yes, all you have to do is buy a link. It works with the Sidewinder no problem.


I told Castle to put the Cutoff first in the stick programming, but they couldn't do it withough making changes to all of the product line.
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Old 03-20-2008, 02:55 AM   #89
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John
What dollars are you looking at for a sidewinder and a cc bec to brisbane australia. I have sent you an email about it from your web shop and not got a reply yet... I could not order it online as It could not handle the location.

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Old 03-20-2008, 09:07 AM   #90
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Shipping to Aus is $15 flat rate priority and $25 for EMS or insured priority. Then add your goods on top of that. What is an email I can send an invoice too?
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Old 03-20-2008, 09:34 AM   #91
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OK ive programmed the Sidewinder adjusting my throttle curve and brake curve as well. Set my drag brake to 100% as well as everything else.
I have what appears to be No drag brake. Let me explain; A rock face I can climb up with very little trouble (no fear of tipping back) if I let off my throttle finger it will roll back easily (as easy as if it were powered completly off)
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Sidewinder set to 100% drag
No BEC installed at this time.
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Old 03-20-2008, 10:41 AM   #92
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Your radio might be giving a slight reverse throttle.

Your motor magnets may be weak so that there is little feild to make drag.

Your motor springs may be weak, even less drag.

If your motor brushes are worn you will have even less spring tension.


Integy motors don't have much drag brake available generally.
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Old 03-20-2008, 09:10 PM   #93
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Hey John,
I recieved my order today for the cobalt 7T, mamba max and cc bec. Thanks for the great service and quick (free!) shipping! I can't wait to get everything setup.
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For the record it does it the same in forward and reverse down hill, and have checked the motor brushes and springs for good connections.
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You can email me at brad@hunterkid.com
It will be for the sidewinder and cc bec 1 of each.

Thanks brad
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Do you know when you'll be getting more Sidewinders in?

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Old 04-30-2008, 10:26 PM   #97
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I will be contacting Castle tomorrow about the sidewinders. If they have them in stock it should be friday or saturday. If they do not it will be on the next production run.
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Any news on sidewinder availability? Itching to get one soon so that I can start running the 3s lipo I have sitting here
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Just got my Sidewinder in the mail today...Thanks John!

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