CASTLE COPPERHEAD 10 User Manual

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ABOUT THE COPPERHEAD 10
Motors
Plese note tht while the Copperhed  is cpble of hndling significnt
power, your motor must lso be up for the tsk. Alwys run your motor within
the mnufcturer’s specs. onitor motor, bttery, nd controller temps crefully
nd never let the motor get bove ° C (° F). Excessive het in the motor cn
dmge the motor, the Copperhed , nd the btteries.
Gearing
Alwys strt with stock gering. If you wish to chnge the gering, motor, or
bttery, check your motor temperture often on the first run. If the motor gets
too hot, increse the spur size, reduce the pinion size, or reduce the pck voltge.
Programming
The Copperhed  is progrmmble vi trnsmitter (see Driver’s Ed Guide) or
settings my be progrmmed vi computer with  Cstle Link USB dpter (coupon
for free dpter included in pckge). Progrm with  mobile device using  Cstle
B•Link Bluetooth® Adpter (sold seprtely) or using  Cstle Field Link Portble
Progrmmer (sold seprtely). See the Drivers’ Ed Guide for more instructions
on trnsmitter progrmming nd the Cstle Link system (“Tuning with Cstle
Link” nd “Trnsmitter Progrmming”).
Data Log Lite
The Copperhed  fetures Dt Log Lite . You will be ble to mesure nd record
importnt power system informtion during your rce, turn-by-turn. After your
run, you cn downlod nd nlyze this log using Cstle Link. You will be ble to
inspect mny prmeters including bttery voltge, motor RP, ESC temperture
nd more. Dt Log Lite mximizes use of memory spce by providing ccess to
the most importnt dt vilble. Additionl informtion bout using the dt
logging fetures cn be found in the Driver’s Ed Guide (“Dt Logging”).
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COPPERHEAD 10 SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Guidelines
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scle RC Hobby vehicles weighing up to .lbs.
Input Voltage
Range
in: S LiPo, x: S LiPo, .V (Do not use S LiHV)
BEC
Specifications
Selectble, .V or .V (A pek), defult .V.
Sensors
Yes, with pre-instlled otor Sensor Hrness (dust cover
included in pckge).
Product Use
Statement
• Applying voltges higher thn .V will cuse irreprble
dmge to your controller.
• The Copperhed 10 is  high-performnce controller; you must
use high-dischrge cells in your high-performnce ppliction
to ensure vehicle performnce (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “A ord
About Btteries”).
• The Copperhed 10 requires the use of connectors designed for
50+ mps continuous. Ex. Cstle 4.0mm Polrized Connectors
(Driver’s Ed Guide, “Connectors nd Power iring”).
• The Copperhed  is not intended for humn or niml
propulsion.
• Filure to dhere to the Product Use Sttement constitutes
 violtion of the wrrnty greement, nd will result in non-
wrrnty service fees to repir or replce dmged products.

CASTLE COPPERHEAD 10 Specifications

General

Brand	CASTLE
Model	COPPERHEAD 10
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

About the Copperhead 10

Motor and Gearing Considerations

Notes on motor compatibility, heat management, and initial gearing.

Programming and Data Logging

Details on programming methods and data logging features.

Copperhead 10 Specifications

Application and Input Specifications

Intended use for vehicles up to 7.5lbs and input voltage range.

BEC, Sensor, and Product Use

BEC specs, sensor compatibility, and critical product use/warranty statements.

Getting Started and Calibration

Installation and Setup Steps

Detailed steps for installing, connecting, and calibrating the ESC.

Transmitter and Audible References

References for transmitter programming and audible alert meanings.

Driver's Ed Guide Reference

Accessing Further Documentation

Directs users to the full Driver's Ed Guide for detailed information.