Sidewinder 8th Quick Start Guide

Waterproof: The Sidewinder 8th ESC is resistant to water, but it is not intended for continuous operation while submerged. If the ESC is operated in wet
conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives and then fully dry the ESC. The ESC fan is not water resistant. Remove the fan from ESC
before exposing the vehicle to liquids. Always check to see that the rest of the components in your vehicle can withstand getting wet.
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SIDEWINDER 8TH ERROR CODES
GREEN/YELLOW FLASHING ESC input voltage is below the operating limit (drained battery)
RED/YELLOW/GREEN
FLASHING
Sudden and extreme rise in temperature (possibly over-geared)
RED/YELLOW FLASHING ESC temperature above the operating limit (possibly over-geared)
RED/GREEN FLASHING BEC temperature above the operating limit (possibly damaged
servo)
RED/YELLOW/GREEN
FLASHING AND BEEPING
ESC is not detecting a valid signal from the receiver
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DO THE MATH!
Not all LiPos are created equal, and surge ratings should never be used to determine a pack’s suitability for
a brushless application. Use the CONTINUOUS C rating only.
Using insufficient battery packs WILL shorten the life of this controller.
Sidewinder 8th setups frequently hit 125+ amps in peaks. We strongly suggest using
5,000 mAh or larger LiPo cells with a discharge rating of at least 30C (or high quality 25C batteries such
as Traxxas® Power Cells®). Our experience suggests using only mild gear ratios with NiMH cells. Do not
attempt to use NiMH cells in extreme setups.