Sidewinder SC

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by ta_man

I understand the 1410 on 3S might be beyond what the Sidewinder SC can handle - that's why I asked abouit using with MMP or Monster. I didn't think about switching speed until later, by which time Ferret had already posted his reply. The 1410 4 pole on 3S would need a switching speed equivalent to that required by an 11,400KV 2 pole motor on 2S. That's up to 96K RPM on the 2 pole motor with 2S.

We don't recommend 3s because if we did, everyone with a 4wd SC truck would immediately try it... And that motor isn't appropriate for 3s in a 4wd SCT truck.

Both the motor and controller are 3s capable, in the right application... But not in a 4wd SCT truck.

[ZippyBasher]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

We don't recommend 3s because if we did, everyone with a 4wd SC truck would immediately try it... And that motor isn't appropriate for 3s in a 4wd SCT truck.

Both the motor and controller are 3s capable, in the right application... But not in a 4wd SCT truck.

So yes 3s is ok... in something like a rustler... I will.

[Bmr4life]

Originally Posted by ZippyBasher

So yes 3s is ok... in something like a rustler... I will.

Yeah, can I put this in a rustler or 2wd slash on 3s?

[Thomas Porfert]

Originally Posted by Bmr4life

Yeah, can I put this in a rustler or 2wd slash on 3s?

Not really intended for 3s on the 2wd slash. ESC temps will get a little high along with motor temps. You would be very limited on gearing and may have to keep the run times under 5 minutes. The safest setup for a 3s on a 2wd Slash would be the soon to be released 1415/1Y 2400kv motor. With the extra length it will produce significantly more torque, handle higher wattage and increase efficiency. Much much lower motor temps and a lot more gearing options. You would need to run the Mamba Max or Mamba Max Pro.

Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

[ZippyBasher]

Originally Posted by Thomas Porfert

Not really intended for 3s on the 2wd slash. ESC temps will get a little high along with motor temps. You would be very limited on gearing and may have to keep the run times under 5 minutes. Thomas Porfert
Castle Tech Support

I Realize you work for CC but I still think the motor will handle the 3s in a rustler or 2wd slash just fine. Considering the weak 2 pole VXL motor pushes my Full Aluminum Rustler with masher 2k's. Maybe the Speedo will run a bit warm but I dont see the motor needing cool down every 5 minutes

I have this system on the way. Since this motor has so much torque I'm wondering if it is going to present a problem for those of us running 2wd.

Does this ESC have a torque control setting?

If not, can torque control be added to to the firmware?

If torque control was available, could you set it up so that when Torque Control is enabled via Castle Link Software:
A) "Punch Control" is disabled
AND
B) Field Link could use the Punch Control adjustment to adjust the Torque Control?

Thanks,


Chris

OK, I downloaded the Castle Link software and it looks like Torque Control is available on the Sidewinders. It would be cool to be able to adjust it with the field link card in place of Punch control.