CASTLE Sidewinder 4 Quick Start Manual

ABOUT THE SIDEWINDER 4

Please note that while Sidewinder 4 is capable of handling
incredible amounts of power, your motor must also be up for the
task. Always run your motor within the manufacturer's specs.
Monitor motor, battery, and controller temps carefully and never
let the motor get above 100º C (212ºF). Excessive heat in the motor
can damage the motor, the Sidewinder 4 and your batteries.
Always start with stock gearing. If you wish to change
the gearing, motor, or battery, you must check your motor
temperature frequently on the first run. If the motor gets too
hot, reduce the pinion size, increase the spur size, or reduce
the pack voltage. Additional information about gearing can
be found in the Gearing Chart enclosed or available online at
www.castlecreations.com/GearingChart
Sidewinder 4 is programmable via your transmitter, Windows®
based PC and a Castle Link USB adapter or a Field Link card
(purchased separately). See the Drivers' Ed Guide at
www.castlecreations.com/SW4DEG for more instructions on
transmitter programming and the Castle Link system ("Transmitter
Programming", and "Tuning with Castle Link").
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(913) 390-6939 (ext. #1 Support, #3 Sales)
Product Support: castlecreations.com/contact-support
Sales: sales@castlecreations.com
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Revised 01/2018 Copyright 2018 © Castle Creations, Inc.
Application
Guidelines
Input Voltage
Range
BEC
Specifications
Product Use
Statement*
*Failure to adhere to the Product Use Statement constitutes a violation of the warranty agreement, and will
result in non-warranty service fees to repair or replace damaged products.
P/N:095-0388-00

SIDEWINDER 4 SPECIFICATIONS

1:10 scale RC hobby vehicles weighing up to 6.5
lbs
Min: 2S LiPo, Max: 3S LiPo, 6-8 NiMH
5.0 volts fixed, 2 amps
• Applying voltages higher than 12.6V will cause
irreparable damage to your controller, voiding the
warranty.
• Recommended battery capacity for 1:10 scale
vehicles is 5000mAh or larger. We recommend
using 30C continuous discharge or higher LiPo
batteries (or high quality 25C batteries such as
Traxxas® Power Cell).
• The Sidewinder 4 has 4mm motor bullet
connectors and the battery input wires are bare.
You must add the connector of your choice to
the battery leads. We recommend a high quality
connector rated for at least 40 amps.