Castle Creations Sidewinder Review

Originally Posted by jnev

Oh, too bad I sold mine when I got rid of my rc18mt.... looks like I'll have to buy another. Anyone have a spare they want to get rid of?

I have a 18t with a hacker esc and tekin motor that needs a new home.

Does the sidewinder have a usb port like the mamba max?

[johnrobholmes]

Originally Posted by Desmo

Does the sidewinder have a usb port like the mamba max?

No it does not.

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

No it does not.

So we can't update firmware on it?

-J

[johnrobholmes]

Originally Posted by JeffEmbracedDC

So we can't update firmware on it?

-J

You can if you have the Castle link. If you buy if from a vendor who will program if for you, you don't have any worries.

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

You can if you have the Castle link. If you buy if from a vendor who will program if for you, you don't have any worries.

by "the Castle Link" I assume you're referring to the mini-usb cord and software? Though I thought I just read it doesn't have the usb port? Hm.. I'm not clear on this.

[johnrobholmes]

Originally Posted by JeffEmbracedDC

by "the Castle Link" I assume you're referring to the mini-usb cord and software? Though I thought I just read it doesn't have the usb port? Hm.. I'm not clear on this.

Yes, the Castle link is the programming software and the adapter needed for programming the Sidewinder. Since the Sidewinder has no usb port the Castle link adapter is used on the RX plug.

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

Yes, the Castle link is the programming software and the adapter needed for programming the Sidewinder. Since the Sidewinder has no usb port the Castle link adapter is used on the RX plug.

Ohh okay this makes 100% sense now. The CCBEC is the same way I suppose? I just ordered one and didn't realize that! Now I gotta get an adapter..

Thanks :D

-Jeff