Sidewinder 3 ESC Quick Start Guide

battery, and controller temperatures carefully. Never let the motor get
above 200°F.
GEARING
Always start with the stock gearing. If you change any part of the
setup, such as the gearing, motor or battery, you must check your motor
temperature frequently on the intitial runs. If you can’t touch the motor
for 2 seconds, it’s too hot. If the motor gets too hot, reduce the pinion
size, increase the spur size, or reduce the pack voltage.
PROGRAMMING
Sidewinder 3 is programmable via your transmitter.
There are also many more programmable features
that may be accessed using your Windows PC and
a Castle Link USB adapter or a Field Link card (not
included.) See the Drivers’ Ed Guide for more details
on transmitter programming and the Castle Link
software for the latest features from the Castle engineering team.
WATERPROOF
Sidewinder 3 is not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If
unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt
or corrosives, then fully dry unit.
SIDEWINDER 3 VITAL INFORMATION
Sidewinder 3 is recommended for all 1/10 buggy and truggy applications
that weigh less than 5lbs (2.25kg) ready to run. Do not use controller in
heavier vehicles such as eRevos or eMaxx class vehicles.
BATTERY CHOICE
Sidewinder 3 can handle a maximum of 3s LiPo or 9 cell NiCad/NiMh. The
motor in your combo has a separate rating. Always use the lower of
the motor or the controller’s ratings.
The Sidewinder 3 system is a high performance system; you must
use high discharge cells!
MOTOR CHOICE
Castle recommends Sidewinder 3 for use with our 14xx series NeuCastle
motors. If you choose to use another motor, you must monitor the motor,
CONTROLLER MOTOR MAX CELLS
SIDEWINDER 3
4600 3S LiPo / 10NiXX
5700 3S LiPo / 10NiXX
6900 2S LiPo / 7NiXX
7700 2S LiPo / 7NiXX