WARRANTY INFO: Your Castle ESC is warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase to be free from manufacturing and component defects. This warranty does not cover damages caused to your motor or controller from abuse. Abuse includes, but is not limited to, incorrect wiring, over-voltage, overloading, improper gearing, improper motor selection, incorrect controller settings, insufficient batteries, or inadequate connectors. Always monitor your ESC and motor temperatures during the first run after modifying your system to ensure they stay within the safe operating limits.WARNING: Drag and speed run setups are inherently abusive and exceedingly hard on all electronic components. Every component in the configuration can be strained, weakened or worse without extreme caution, an understanding of electric theory and advanced knowledge of all aspects of the RC hobby. High speed runs and drag racing are the most aggressive and volatile applications in the RC car hobby. Improper setup or use of this product can result in catastrophic failures of the motor, ESC and/or batteries. For this reason, Castle does NOT warranty products used in these abusive applications.

While the all new SIDEWINDER 4™ builds upon Castle’s most popular platform, the SIDEWINDER 1:10 SCALE SERIES, it is the first of its kind to run Castle’s newest technology, CRYO-DRIVE™. CRYO-DRIVE™ combines technology from cutting-edge hardware and software advancements to increase thermal performance. COOLER TEMPS mean LONGER RUNS and MORE POWER in your SIDEWINDER 4 setup.

The SIDEWINDER 4 is a versatile ESC and is accepted in a wide variety of applications. Whether throwing dirt, ripping through a corner or steadily dominating the trails, we’ve got you covered.

This combo includes a Sidewinder 4 ESC and 1410-3800Kv 5mm sensored* motor. The 1410-3800kv 5mm is ideal for short course trucks running on 2s LiPo and weighing up to 6.5 lbs; it can be run on a 3s LiPo with very conservative gearing. It is a cooling running torque animal for lighter 1/10th scale 2WD stadium trucks and buggies running up to a 3s LiPo.

Note

Sensored capabilities of the motor cannot be utilized with the Sidewinder 4. If you require sensored operation you will need a sensored ESC like the Mamba X.

Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If the unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry unit.

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Features

• 2s - 3s LiPo; 6 8 cell NiMH use in vehicles up 6.5lbs with battery, ready-to-run.

• Sensorless brushless and/or brushed motor operation.

• Waterproof design ESC and splash resistant 30MM fan*

• 5.0 volts fixed, 2 amps Peak BEC

• Audible alerts for error conditions

• Enhanced drag brake functionality

• Smoother sensorless startups

• Convenient transmitter programming for six common adjustable settings

• Additional settings and software updates available via Windows®based Castle Link software and USB adapter (sold separately) or via Field Link Card (sold separately)

• Telemetry Link compatible for Futaba® S.BUS2 (sold separately)

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Specifications

ESC

• Input Voltage Range: 2s - 3s LiPo; 6 - 8 cell NiMH

• BEC Specifications: 5.0 volts fixed, 2 amps.

• Operating Environment: Waterproof* design allows for use in nearly any environment

• Brake: Proportional

• Reversible: Yes, but may be disabled for racing.

• On/Off Switch: Yes

• Cooling Fan: 30mm fan included

• ESC Size: L: 2.08" (52.92mm) x W: 1.50" (38.05mm) x H: 1.28" (32.56mm)

• ESC Weight (w/wires): 2.26 oz. (64 g)

• Connectors: 4mm female bullets for motor connection.

Motor

• Recommended Motors: Combo includes 1410-3800kv brushless motor.

• Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight: No more than 6.5lbs with battery, ready-to-run.

• Programmability: Fully programmable Castle feature set using Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately) and freely

downloadable Castle

• Link Windows software.

• Input Voltage Range: 2-3S LiPo

• Kv: 3800

• Max. RPM: 100000

• Size: Length: 52.7mm

• Diameter: 36mm

• Weight (w/wires): 237g/ 8.4oz

• Shaft Size: Length: 21mm

• Diameter: 0.197" (5mm) Mounting Hole Specifications:

• M3 @ 25mm Cooling Fan:

• Connectors: 4mm male Castle Bullet Connectors

• Application Guidelines: For short course trucks running on 2s LiPo and weighing up to 6.5 lbs; it can be run on a 3s LiPo with very conservative gearing. It is a cooling running torque animal for lighter 1/10th scale 2WD stadium trucks and buggies running up to a 3s LiPo. Please refer to our Gearing Chart for recommended motor, battery and gearing for some of the more popular vehicles on the market.

• Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight: 6.5lbs

Note

Tech Notes: Monitor motor temperatures closely; overheating a motor will cause permanent damage to the magnets. Never exceed 180° F on the the motor or ESC. Water Resistant Design: Routine maintenance is recommended after running in wet conditions. Please refer to this document for running and maintaining motors in wet environments.

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Included items

Description	QTY
Sidewinder 4 ESC	1
Castle 1410-3800Kv 5mm sensored* motor	1
Quick Start Guide	1
1/10th scale gearing chart	1
Decal Sheet	1