castle 010-0176-00 Nano Sidewinder User Guide

castle 010-0176-00 Nano Sidewinder

Technical Specifications

Applications: 1:24 scale RC hobby vehicles weighing up to 1lb.

• Input voltage: MIN: 2S LiPo MAX: 3S LiPo 12.6 V
• BEC Specs: 5V output; 5A peak
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 15.5mm
  • Length: 28mm
  • Height: 9.3mm
• Weight: w/wires: 0.35 oz (10.0 g); w/o wires: 0.1 oz (2.9g)
• Supported Motor Types: Sensorless brushless and brushed.

Items Needed for Operation or Installation

• Programmability: Fully programmable Castle feature set using a Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately) and free downloadable Castle Link Windows software. B-Link Bluetooth adapter for Apple iOS and Android.
• Connectors: Battery and motor connectors sold separately.
• Castle Creations warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
• This is a high power product with the potential to be very dangerous. Please read the safety information before use. This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• P/N: 010-0176-00
• U.S. Patent # 7400103, 7492122, 7579796, 7740516, 8287328, 8678875, and 8905814 B2 – Other patents pending.
• Designed and assembled in Olathe, Kansas USA
• PKG: 095-0469-00
• 19326 01290 7
• Revision Date: 08/2023

About Sidewinder Nano
The Sidewinder Nano is a high-performance ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) designed for 1:24 scale RC hobby vehicles weighing up to 1lb. It supports both sensorless brushless and brushed motors, giving users flexibility in motor selection.

Motors
When using the Sidewinder Nano, it is recommended to start with the stock gearing. If you wish to change the gearing, motor, or battery, it is important to monitor the motor temperature closely during the first run. If the motor gets too hot, you can reduce the pinion size, increase the spur size, or reduce the pack voltage to prevent overheating.

Programming
The Sidewinder Nano is fully programmable using a Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately) and free downloadable Castle Link Windows software. Additionally, a B-Link Bluetooth adapter is available for Apple iOS and Android devices. For detailed information on programming and other features, please refer to the Driver’s Ed Guide available at www.castlecreations.com/SidewinderNanoResources or scan the provided QR code.

Motor Wires
The Sidewinder Nano ESC has three motor wires: negative battery wire, positive battery wire, and RX wire. These wires need to be properly connected for the ESC to function correctly.

Getting Started

1. Solder a high-quality battery connector to the ESC (refer to the Driver’s Ed Guide for Connectors and Power Wiring instructions).
2. Mount the ESC and motor into the vehicle.
3. Connect the motor to the ESC (refer to the Driver’s Ed Guide for Motor Wiring instructions).
4. Plug the RX wire into the receiver.
5. Calibrate your ESC to your radio (refer to the Transmitter Programming Reference section below).

Transmitter Programming Reference
Follow these steps to calibrate your ESC to your radio:

1. Turn on your radio and plug in the battery, but keep the ESC off.
2. Hold full throttle on your radio and turn on the ESC (green LED should light up).
3. When the red LED on the ESC flashes, move the throttle to full reverse.
4. When the yellow LED on the ESC flashes, move the throttle to neutral.
5. Your ESC is now armed and ready to go!

Audible Alert Reference
*Default Setting

FAQ

• What is the weight limit for vehicles using the Sidewinder Nano?
  The Sidewinder Nano is designed for 1:24 scale RC hobby vehicles weighing up to 1lb.

• Can I use brushed motors with the Sidewinder Nano?
  Yes, the Sidewinder Nano supports both sensorless brushless and brushed motors.

• How can I program the Sidewinder Nano?
  The Sidewinder Nano can be fully programmed using a Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately) and free downloadable Castle Link Windows software. You can also use a B-Link Bluetooth adapter for Apple iOS and Android devices.

• Is the Sidewinder Nano compatible with all types of batteries?
  The Sidewinder Nano supports 2S LiPo to 3S LiPo batteries with an input voltage of up to 12.6V.

ABOUT SIDEWINDER NANO

• Motors
  Please note that while Sidewinder Nano is capable of handling incredible amounts of power, your motor must also be up for thetask. Always run your motor within the manufacturer’s specs. Monitor motor, battery, and controller temps carefully and never let the motor get above 180ºF. Excessive heat in the motor can damage the motor, the Sidewinder Nano, and your batteries.

• Gearing
  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.

• Programming
  Sidewinder Nano is programmable via your transmitter, Windows® based PC, and a Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately), or B-Link Bluetooth® for Apple iOS and Android (purchased separately). See the Driver’s Ed Guide for more instructions on transmitter programming and the Castle Link system (“Transmitter Programming” and “Tuning with Castle Link”).

DRIVER’S ED GUIDE

For more detailed information regarding getting started, throttle calibration, using Castle Link, or transmitter programming please visit the resource center www.castlecreations.com/SidewinderNanoResources or scan the QR code.

GETTING STARTED

1. Solder a high quality battery connector to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide “Connectors and Power Wiring”).
2. Mount the ESC and motor into the vehicle.
3. Connect motor to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “Motor Wiring” ).
4. Plug the RX wire into the receiver.
5. Calibrate your ESC to your radio. (see below).
   YOU ARE NOW READY TO GO!

THROTTLE CALIBRATION

1. Radio on, battery plugged in, ESC off.
2. Hold full throttle, turn ESC on (green LED)
3. When red LED flashes, go to full reverse
4. When yellow LED flashes, go to neutral
5. Armed and ready!

AUDIBLE ALERT REFERENCE

• • • Start Fail
• • – Low Voltage Cutoff
• – • Over-Current
• • • – Radio Glitch
• • – • Over-Temperature
• • – – Excessive Load

TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING REFERENCE

1. Brake/Reverse Type
   • • With Reverse*
   • • • Without Reverse
   • • • • Crawler Reverse
2. Voltage Cutoff
   • • Auto-Lipo*
   • • • None
3. Brake Amount
   • • 25%
   • • • 50%*
   • • • • 75%
   • • • • • 100%
4. Drag Brake
   • • Disabled*
   • • • 10%
   • • • • 20%
   • • • • • 30%
   • • • • • • Crawler Full On
5. Motor Type
   • • Brushless*
   • • • Brushed Reversing
     *Default Setting

SIDEWINDER NANO SPECIFICATIONS

• Applications: 1:24 scale RC hobby vehicles weighing up to 1lb.
• Input voltage: MIN: 2S LiPo MAX: 3S LiPo 12.6 V
• BEC Specs: 5V output; 5A peak
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 15.5mm
  • Length: 28mm
  • Height: 9.3mm
• Weight:
  • w/wires: 0.35 oz (10.0 g);
  • w/o wires: 0.1 oz (2.9g)
• Supported Motor Types: Sensorless brushless and brushed.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR OPERATION OR INSTALLATION

Programmability:
Fully programmable Castle feature set using a Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately) and free downloadable Castle Link Windows software. B-Link Bluetooth adapter for Apple iOS and Android.

Connectors:
Battery and motor connectors sold separately

References

• Castle Homepage

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