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WestTxRc · 10-09-2011, 04:01 PM

Is the Castle Sidewinder pro supposed to be in a case or something?
All i got it some wires coming off a circuit board looking thing. Doesnt look very steardy or inclosed for that matter. Do you just Zip tie it to the Frame or what I seen No screw holes or anything. Maybe that's just the way there made.

Oh yeah before i get asked yes it's New just took it outta the box.
Also Ordered a CC Bec (10a) and CC program kit

neiloid1 · 10-09-2011, 04:31 PM

Sounds to me like the vanilla sidewinder micro to me - the Pro is cased with a heat sink.

If it looks like this it is not the Pro. Shown here with the CC BEC. Hope this helps.

sickpuppy1 · 10-09-2011, 04:37 PM

I dont believe theres a sidewinder pro. If its a sidewinder micro, then no its not in a case, just a plastic covering. If its mamba micro pro, it should be in a case.
If its a Sidewinder V2 or something like you'd use in a 1/10 scale car it should be in a case. But the micro's like we use on 1/18 scale are not. cases take up room and we are fighting for room in small cars or trucks. think of it as a "green" heat sink,lol

WestTxRc · 10-09-2011, 04:57 PM

Ok Yea its for the 1/18 Sidewinder Micro, Just making sure i got the right thing or at least all of it lol. Wasn't sure if it had a case/heatsink or not.

Do those just Zip tie up to the chassis or what? Where are ya'll location your ESC @ for best results? And I would also kinda like to keep dirt from getting under that plastic cover that's not covering the ends covered up to good on the CC esc.

sickpuppy1 · 10-09-2011, 05:20 PM

You could probably put a dab of silicone sealant on the end, but heck some guys even take off the plastic!

neiloid1 · 10-10-2011, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WestTxRc

Ok Yea its for the 1/18 Sidewinder Micro, Just making sure i got the right thing or at least all of it lol. Wasn't sure if it had a case/heatsink or not.

Do those just Zip tie up to the chassis or what? Where are ya'll location your ESC @ for best results? And I would also kinda like to keep dirt from getting under that plastic cover that's not covering the ends covered up to good on the CC esc.

Been running mine a while now and not had a problem with dirt getting in it so I wouldn't worry. I have zip tied my sidewinder back to back with my BEC and have it horizontal above and behind the transmission level with the top of the chassis - fits in there really neatly. Prior to that I had it velcro'd lower down on the side of the transmission, prior to that I had it on a lexan side plate I made.

Due to it's small footprint and low weight there are any number of places you can strap it on. It looks a little exposed in this shot but I never had a problem. This was before I tidied up the wiring

WestTxRc · 10-10-2011, 09:56 AM

Thanks, Wish all my packages would hurry and get here so i can Start on this thing.

lowridinjuggalo · 10-10-2011, 04:36 PM

you can also double side tape it down

10-09-2011, 04:01 PM	#1
WestTxRc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ??? Posts: 318	Castle Sidewinder Pro Question, Mine seems Odd Is the Castle Sidewinder pro supposed to be in a case or something? All i got it some wires coming off a circuit board looking thing. Doesnt look very steardy or inclosed for that matter. Do you just Zip tie it to the Frame or what I seen No screw holes or anything. Maybe that's just the way there made. Oh yeah before i get asked yes it's New just took it outta the box. Also Ordered a CC Bec (10a) and CC program kit

10-09-2011, 04:31 PM	#2
neiloid1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 396	Sounds to me like the vanilla sidewinder micro to me - the Pro is cased with a heat sink. If it looks like this it is not the Pro. Shown here with the CC BEC. Hope this helps. Attached Images

10-09-2011, 04:37 PM	#3
sickpuppy1 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gardner Posts: 90	I dont believe theres a sidewinder pro. If its a sidewinder micro, then no its not in a case, just a plastic covering. If its mamba micro pro, it should be in a case. If its a Sidewinder V2 or something like you'd use in a 1/10 scale car it should be in a case. But the micro's like we use on 1/18 scale are not. cases take up room and we are fighting for room in small cars or trucks. think of it as a "green" heat sink,lol

10-09-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
WestTxRc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ??? Posts: 318	Ok Yea its for the 1/18 Sidewinder Micro, Just making sure i got the right thing or at least all of it lol. Wasn't sure if it had a case/heatsink or not. Do those just Zip tie up to the chassis or what? Where are ya'll location your ESC @ for best results? And I would also kinda like to keep dirt from getting under that plastic cover that's not covering the ends covered up to good on the CC esc.

10-09-2011, 05:20 PM	#5
sickpuppy1 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gardner Posts: 90	You could probably put a dab of silicone sealant on the end, but heck some guys even take off the plastic!

10-10-2011, 09:56 AM	#7
WestTxRc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ??? Posts: 318	Thanks, Wish all my packages would hurry and get here so i can Start on this thing.

10-10-2011, 04:36 PM	#8
lowridinjuggalo RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,405	you can also double side tape it down

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