Sidewinder SC

[ta_man]

Originally Posted by Semi Pro

where did you get it from?

Ordered it from Tower on September 19th - the day I saw it listed.

One thing leaves me puzzled regarding the Sidewinder SC combo.

The motor is more complex than the cm36 motors.
The controller handles more power than the regular Sidewinder.
It comes with a Blower.
And yet it retails for less money the regular Sidwinder combo.

It just sounds too good to be true.
What gives?

Avner.

BTW - this puzzelments didn't prevent me from pre-ordering one for myself and another two fror friends.

[ta_man]

Originally Posted by Ferret

One thing leaves me puzzled regarding the Sidewinder SC combo.

The motor is more complex than the cm36 motors.
The controller handles more power than the regular Sidewinder.
It comes with a Blower.
And yet it retails for less money the regular Sidwinder combo.

It just sounds too good to be true.
What gives?

Avner.

BTW - this puzzelments didn't prevent me from pre-ordering one for myself and another two fror friends.

Yes, isn't that amazing.

Maybe Patrick just wants to take over the entire market for ROAR mod motors and is willing to go with a lower margin to pump up the volume.

Similar thing with MMP vs MM - a more capable ESC that cost less to manufacture so the saving was passed on to the consumer.

It will be really interesting to see the prices of the standalone motors (1406 as well as the 1410).

[ta_man]

OK, just saw a price for the standalone 1406: Tower has it listed for $102 with a retail price of $120.

Which seems weird because the retail price they list for the Sidewinder SCT system (motor, ESC, and blower) is $120.

[hootie7159]

A vendor on eBay is selling them for $127 shipped...I'm getting mine on sat!!...

[T-birdJunkie]

Silly question. Where is the ESC made?

[Arct1k]

I'm sure mike will list them soon. How about throwing a bone to the monster. :)

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by T-birdJunkie

Silly question. Where is the ESC made?

In our Kansas facility. All our ESCs are made in our Kansas facility.

[reno911]

I want one!

Thing is I don't know if I would run it in the 4x4 or the 2x4!

Patrick any word on getting into the mounting market. I would think you have all the equipment to make plastic hold downs and mounts for all your esc's there is certainly a market for them. Traxxas took that from you on the MMM. You guys should look into that. I would love to be able to mount this using screws!

[bruce750i]

This system just pulled the rug out from under Tekin and their long awaited 2-pole 4x4 motors.

[Thomas Porfert]

Originally Posted by ta_man

OK, just saw a price for the standalone 1406: Tower has it listed for $102 with a retail price of $120.

Which seems weird because the retail price they list for the Sidewinder SCT system (motor, ESC, and blower) is $120.

That is the 1406, not the 1410 that is included with the Sidewinder SCT combo. Same internal design and components, different length motor. We had to price them a bit higher than the current 36mm 2 pole slotted motors (MAP is $85.99) for standard 1/10th applications. You could use the 1410 in a regular 1/10th, but with only one kv option, your choices are limited and the motor is a bit torquey for a standard 1/10th.

Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

[Arct1k]

Is the 1410 going to be available as a standalone motor and any idea on MAP?

[Thomas Porfert]

Yes it will. Just not sure on when and how much as of right now. As soon as we have any more details, we'll get it posted as soon as possible.

Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

[phatmonk]

So I have bought the combo for my Slash 4x4.3s I take it is ok?BTW how many amps is the SC Sidewinder rated for?

[Arct1k]

No IIRC they say its only good for 2s on slash 4x4 and that it has slightly less power handling than the orginal MM but better thermal protection.