Castle link hand held programmer - Page 4 - RC-Monster Forums

lutach · 12.02.2008, 06:25 PM

It would be easier for Castle to just make a programmer. A simple LCD graphic display cold be used kind of like the one found on the JR R-1 radio. Just for the ones who needs to mess with the throttle and brake curves. I never messed with it so I don't know how useful it really is.

jhautz · 12.02.2008, 06:26 PM

LOL.... I use the EEE PC as my portable programmer too.

wallot · 12.02.2008, 06:29 PM

with programmer you still need to go through lot of steps. with prog. card u set everything at once. mgm cards have upgradable software

+1 BT link with Windows CE sw :) that would be so cool

Dadx2mj · 12.02.2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Edumakated

If it can program the throttle and brake curves then a handheld would be cool for me. I just don't want to lose any functionality. At least have some preset curves or something...

The ability to change the throttle and brake curves would be great but even if a hand held programmer lacked them being able to adjust punch control, motor timing, and drag brake among a few other things track side without having a laptop would be great I think.

BrianG · 12.02.2008, 07:03 PM

Easy solution: Castle needs to release Mamba Monster Platinum edition! Features include:

> Limited-edition, numbered Mamba Monster ESC.

> Redesigned aluminum case with integrated heatsink.

> Includes limited edition Castle/HP mini notebook PC preloaded with the latest version of Castle Link.

> Full color, laminated manual with geniune autographs of all the Castle Creations team members.

> Castle Gear T-Shirt

> Everything arrives in an aluminum attache case with embossed Castle Creations Logo.

All for the bargain price of $699.99. Act now! Supplied limited. Operators standing by...

lutach · 12.02.2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Easy solution: Castle needs to release Mamba Monster Platinum edition! Features include:

> Limited-edition, numbered Mamba Monster ESC.

> Redesigned aluminum case with integrated heatsink.

> Includes limited edition Castle/HP mini notebook PC preloaded with the latest version of Castle Link.

> Full color, laminated manual with geniune autographs of all the Castle Creations team members.

> Castle Gear T-Shirt

> Everything arrives in an aluminum attache case with embossed Castle Creations Logo.

All for the bargain price of $699.99. Act now! Supplied limited. Operators standing by...

I can actually have one of my clients do a Castle mini PC with Windows XP for a lot cheaper then that, but it would be just way more expensive and a little program box would be nicer lol.

BrianG · 12.02.2008, 08:11 PM

I didn't exactly shop around. It was just a tongue-in-cheek response.

lutach · 12.02.2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I didn't exactly shop around. It was just a tongue-in-cheek response.

I'm putting some pictures in photobucket. I'll post them here in a few minutes.

lutach · 12.02.2008, 08:43 PM

Here are the pictures:

BrianG · 12.02.2008, 09:24 PM

The two top ones would probably be the easiest since they are running a full Win OS, which the link works on. Doesn't need to be powerful to run that one piece of software.

Dadx2mj · 12.02.2008, 09:30 PM

LOL I thought the whole idea here was to get away with having to take a laptop to the track not getting all to buy one

lutach · 12.02.2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadx2mj

LOL I thought the whole idea here was to get away with having to take a laptop to the track not getting all to buy one

It is, but the few that would still like to carry a bulky laptop and can spend the extra $$$ might go with that option. I still think a nice program card with a graphic LCD would do the trick. Like I said before, graphic LCDs are not expensive at all.

pasan · 12.03.2008, 01:40 AM

But programming that graphics LCD would be.

12.20.2008, 01:02 AM

Is there any possibility of this coming out any time soon? Or some kind of programable card that can up load different settings, to a MMM. Being able to hook the card up to the computer and change parameter would be cool to.

I am getting a 4s and a 6s lipo soon and i like to set my l.v.c. a little higher then normal. Also I want to be able to change settings from racing to bashing. My main problem is, my computer is a Mac. I don't get access to a windows based PC to often.

Unsullied_Spy · 12.20.2008, 07:33 AM

Perhaps have the normal stuff all programmed like normal, and the curves (if you decide to mess with them--I prefer a linear throttle curve, that's why I don't drive nitro) would be programmed into it through your computer, with 2 or 3 different curves you can load in.

I just program mine once and that's all I need. I do have my laptop so re-programming in the field is easy. It's a Dell Inspiron 1525 so the 17" screen makes it a big large, but I don't think it's difficult to bring along.