CASTLE Sidewinder 4 User Manual

Revised / Copyright  © Cstle Cretions, Inc. P/:--
ABOUT THE SIDEWINDER 4
Motors
Plese note tht while Sidewinder  is cpble of hndling
incredible mounts of 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 º C (ºF). Excessive het in the motor
cn dmge the motor, the Sidewinder  nd your btteries.
Gearing
Alwys strt with stock gering. If you wish to chnge
the gering, motor, or bttery, you must check your motor
temperture frequently on the first run. If the motor gets too
hot, reduce the pinion size, increse the spur size, or reduce
the pck voltge. Additionl informtion bout gering cn
be found in the Gering Chrt enclosed or vilble online t
www.cstlecretions.com/GeringChrt
Programming
Sidewinder  is progrmmble vi your trnsmitter, indows®
bsed PC nd  Cstle Link USB dpter or  Field Link crd
(purchsed seprtely). See the Drivers’ Ed Guide t
www.cstlecretions.com/SDEG for more instructions on
trnsmitter progrmming nd the Cstle Link system (“Trnsmitter
Progrmming”, nd “Tuning with Cstle Link”).
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SIDEWINDER 4 SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Guidelines
: scle RC hobby vehicles weighing up to .
lbs
Input Voltage
Range
in: S LiPo, x: S LiPo, - iH
BEC
Specifications
. volts fixed,  mps
Product Use
Statement*
• Applying voltges higher thn .V will cuse
irreprble dmge to your controller, voiding the
wrrnty.
• Recommended bttery cpcity for : scle
vehicles is mAh or lrger. e recommend
using C continuous dischrge or higher LiPo
btteries (or high qulity C btteries such s
Trxxs® Power Cell).
• The Sidewinder  hs mm motor bullet
connectors nd the bttery input wires re bre.
You must dd the connector of your choice to
the bttery leds. e recommend  high qulity
connector rted for t lest  mps.
*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 Sidewinder 4 Specifications

General

Brand	CASTLE
Model	Sidewinder 4
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

About the Sidewinder 4

Motor Usage Guidelines

Guidance on motor operation, temperature monitoring, and avoiding damage.

Gearing Recommendations

Advice on initial gearing and checking motor temperature after changes.

Programming Options

Information on programming the Sidewinder 4 via transmitter or PC.

Sidewinder 4 Specifications

Application Guidelines

Specifies vehicle weight limits and compatibility for RC hobby vehicles.

Input Voltage Range

Defines the acceptable LiPo and NiMH battery voltage ranges for operation.

BEC Specifications

Details the fixed 5.0V BEC output and its 2 Amp current rating.

Product Use Statement and Warranty

Outlines warranty conditions, recommended battery specs, and connector requirements.

Getting Started

Initial Setup Steps

Steps for wiring, mounting, and connecting the ESC and motor to the receiver.

Throttle Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the ESC to the radio transmitter for throttle control.

Transmitter Programming Reference

Manual Programming Options

Lists programmable settings for brake, voltage cutoff, motor type, and direction.

Audible Alert Reference

Explains the meaning of different LED and audible alerts from the ESC.