NEWS: SIDEWINDER 4 KEEPS COOL WITH CRYO-DRIVE

CRYO-DRIVE™ technology was debuted in January of 2018 with the launch of the SIDEWINDER 4 ESC. It is the result of Castle Creations’ Software and Electrical Engineers putting their heads together to improve the thermal performance of the well-known Sidewinder 3 electronic speed control. The end result is new software that minimizes the amount of time the ESC’s electrical components spend generating heat by optimally controlling which components are being used while driving the motor. This is happening thousands of times per second, which greatly reduces the rate at which the ESC heats up.  Overall, the Sidewinder 4 generates heat much slower than previous versions. 

With this software breakthrough, the Sidewinder 4 sports a completely re-designed case. A great deal of time was spent studying fluid dynamics simulations in order to optimize the airflow through the case. Improving the airflow into and out of the case, allows the cooling fan to become more effective. In order to take full advantage of the improved airflow efficiencies, a larger, higher flowrate 30mm fan was selected. The improved case coupled with the 30mm fan significantly increases the Sidewinder 4’s ability to remove heat from critical components, such as MOSFETs and capacitors.

By reducing the rate at which the Sidewinder 4 heats up and removing heat more efficiently, CRYO-DRIVE™ takes thermal performance to a whole new level. The Sidewinder 4 allows users to push beyond the limits of previous generation Sidewinders by handling higher gear ratios in heavier vehicles with longer runs.

The proof is in the pudding.

For the FIRST TIME a Sidewinder can be paired with our 1415-2400KV motor for 4x4 Monster Trucks and SCTs on 3S. HUGE amounts of torque, low temperatures, and incredible speed make this the perfect combo for hardcore bashing and driveshaft snapping power!