Maximize RC Speed Without Overheating: Gearing Tips

We are going to dive into how to fine-tune your gearing for speed (mostly) without cooking your ESC or motor—and how a few Castle “tools” make it easy to get it right!

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DYNAMIC DUO OF POWER: CASTLE COBRA 5 & COBRA 5 ACE

Introducing the Castle Cobra 5 and Cobra 5 ACE, a high-performance ESC duo engineered to overpower 1/7th and 1/5th scale RC machines with cutting-edge hardware and software advancements.

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OFF THE CUFF: RC ROOTS, BIG-PICTURE THINKING

Welcome to our OFF THE CUFF BLOG SERIES, where we explore the unexpected. As enthusiasts, we can’t help but look to exciting advancements in Auto Tech to imagine the future of our RC hobby.

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Calling all Winter Warriors!

Don’t let winter put your hobby on ice! Castle Creations is offering great tips and cool discounts to keep your RC vehicles blazing trails in the frostiest conditions.

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COBRA 10 EARNS PRESTIGIOUS "RECON G6 CERTIFICATION"

By surviving a 12-hour minimum test of durability, the COBRA 10 ESC earned the coveted “Recon G6 Certified” emblem!

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Performance Advisory: Granite Grom 1/18th

By making this small adjustment, you’re not only safeguarding your motor from potential failure but also unlocking the full potential of your Castle-powered Arrma Grom.

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COBRA 10 - FROM THE TRAILS TO THE TRACK!

New to the Cobra 10 is the HILL HOLD™ software feature, designed specifically for RC crawling enthusiasts.

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COBRA 8 - OUR NEXT GEN ESC DESIGNED FOR 8TH SCALE!

The Cobra 8 features a 32-Bit Dual-Core processor, ushering a new era of possibility.

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COLD CRUISERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR WINTER R/C CAR ENTHUSIASTS

From choosing the right tires and adjusting tire pressure to modifying the setup of your car, you'll learn to make adjustments based on the specific challenges presented by winter weather.

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ESC Survival Guide: Preventing Failures for Ultimate R/C Performance

In this blog post, we'll delve into the common causes of ESC failures and discuss how to prevent them.

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EXPERT TIPS: THE CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR CASTLE MOTOR

We understand that your R/C equipment is more than just a hobby—it's an investment of your time, energy, and passion. That's why this guide is designed to safeguard your investment and help you extract every ounce of performance from your Castle Creations motor.

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NEW 1721 1260KV MOTOR! THE BEST RC BASH MOTOR?

Could this be the BEST midsize or largescale basher motor? Come check out just how versatile the all new 1721 1260kv motor is!

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WHEN TO USE A CAPPACK IN YOUR AIR OR SURFACE SETUP

A CapPack delivers smooth electrical flow, which helps reduce the load on an ESCs on-board capacitor(s) and aids in prolonging the life of your ESC.

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Castle ESC Tuning for Crawlers

The Castle Link software gives you access to a whole new world of tuning options, this overview covers the crawling/trail settings most commonly used!

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BRUSHLESS SENSORED MOTORS FOR 1:14 AND 1:16 SCALE VEHICLES!

NEW 10 Series Brushless Sensored Motors - BIG POWER in a tiny package!

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MOTOR SERIES: SENSORED VS SENSORLESS

A simple overview of SENSORED vs SENSORLESS motors for RC surface applications.

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MAMBA X SERIES AUDIBLE ALERTS- WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?

Castle Mamba X and Cobra ESCs provide users with audible alerts that notify them of various issues or error conditions to help diagnose problems. Find video and PDF resources here.

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FOR SPORT AND RACING BOATERS, THE TIME HAS COME TO MAKE WAVES!

Castle is back in the marine market with a whole new way to overpower catamarans and monohulls- the NEW HYDRA XLX2.

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PRODUCT UPDATE: MAMBA MICRO X2

Mamba Micro X2 ESCs will be shipping with an external BEC until a supply chain disruption is resolved.

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ULTIMATE CASTLE MOTOR COMPARISON REVIEW! (New 1717 & 2028!)

Innovation RC channel is ALWAYS full of good stuff!

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NEW PRODUCT: MOTOR REBUILD KITS FOR 14XX & 15XX SENSORED MOTORS

Overheated your motor? Bent the output shaft? Our rotor replacement kits allow you to repair a damaged rotor or shaft. It is easy to replace and contains all of the parts necessary to get your motor back up and running.

NEW PRODUCT: COPPERHEAD 10 PERFORMANCE ESC

Meet the COPPERHEAD 10 PERFORMANCE ESC. If you’re ready to transform your 1:10 scale stock vehicle or kit from dull to dangerously fun, look no further.