Posts in Castle Flight Customers

🏁 Castle Joins the 2025 Poor Boys RC Speed Run Challenge! 🏁

In honor of the Hornet’s 40th anniversary, racers from all over are modding, tweaking, and gearing up these classics in the ultimate test: who can go the fastest?

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight CustomersCastle CreationsJuly 3, 2025Poor Boys RC, RC Speed Run Challenge, Tamiya Hornet, Tamiya Grasshopper, July 2025Comment

Castle Link Explained: Versions, Updates and More!

Whether fine-tuning throttle, updating firmware, or reviewing performance data, Castle Link is your go-to software. With two versions available, users ask why the split. This post explains connection methods, features of each version, and how to optimize your Castle setup.

Tech Support, Castle Flight Customers, Castle Surface CustomersCastle CreationsJune 24, 2025castle link, ESC Programming, Castle Link V3, Castle Link V4, ESC tuning, B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter, Castle Link AppComment

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.

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight CustomersKate O'NeilJanuary 31, 2025Castle CreationsRC Tech, RC Innovation, Remote Control, Auto Tech, Castle Creations, ElectricRC, Autonomous, RC Car, RC TruckComment

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.

Castle Flight Customers, Castle Surface Customers, Tech SupportKate O'NeilOctober 30, 2023Electronic Speed Controller, Castle ESC, Remote Control, R/C Drag Racing, R/C Speed Run, Remote-controlled vehicles, Data LoggingComment

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.

Castle Flight Customers, Castle Surface Customers, Tech SupportCastle CreationsMarch 7, 2023500 Heli Class, RC Drag Racing, RC Speed Racing, CapPack, Ripple VoltageComment

The HEART of SKORPIOS Battlebot!

We are sending good vibes to Skorpios during Season 6 of Battlebots!

Castle Flight Customers, Castle Surface CustomersCastle CreationsMay 26, 2022BattleBots, Skorpios, Discovery Channel, Mamba XLX, 2028-800Kv, Castle Brushless Advantage

NEW FEATURE: DATA LOG CAPABILITIES NOW AVAILABLE ON CASTLE LINK MOBILE APP!

View and email a detailed turn-by-turn record of what your ESC actually experienced on your phone!

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight CustomersCastle CreationsMay 16, 2022mobile app update, Castle Link, Castle Link App, B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter Comments

Worlds Fastest RC CAR - The Epic Journey update from Raz Shifrin

Raz Shifrin is a man on a mission! We are very proud to be a part of this epic journey.

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight CustomersCastle CreationsMarch 10, 2022rc cars, World's fastest battery-powered remote controlled model car, World's fastest RC car, Castle ESC, Castle Brushless Advantage, Brushless Motor, Mamba XLX2, 1717-1650kv, Raz ShifrinComment

Castle Creations Data Logging Explained Start To Finish

Another great “How-To” from one of the FASTEST guys in R/C - Raz Shfrin.

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight Customers, Tech SupportCastle CreationsOctober 12, 2021Data Logging, Raz Shifrin, YouTube, Tech Corner Comments

TECH TIP: HOW DO I SET UP MY ESC TO RUN HV LIPOS??

There are a few considerations to be aware of if you are introducing LiHV batteries into your Castle powered setups.

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight Customers, Tech SupportCastle CreationsMarch 19, 2021Castle ESC, LiHV, High Voltage Lipo, castle link, Castle Link App Comment

NEWS: NEW CASTLE LINK VERSION 3.79.00 RELEASED

Castle Link Version 3.79.00 is now available.

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight CustomersCastle CreationsFebruary 12, 2020Castle Link Firmware Release, castle link, Castle ESC, Holmes Hobbies, B-LINK Bluetooth AdapterComment

NEW PRODUCT UPDATE: B-LINK BLUETOOTH ADAPTER NOW SUPPORTS iOS AND ANDROID DEVICES

You can WIRELESSLY program your Castle ESC on your iOS OR ANDROID device!

Castle Flight Customers, Castle Surface Customers, New Driving Products, New Flying ProductsCastle CreationsOctober 23, 2019B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter, Castle Link, Bluetooth, Castle Link App, Android, IOS

NEW PRODUCT: CC BEC 2.0 and BEC2.0 WP

From the trusted manufacturer of BECs comes the next generation of voltage regulators.

New Driving Products, New Flying Products, Castle Flight Customers, Castle Surface CustomersCastle CreationsDecember 3, 2016BEC2.0, Castle Creations, Voltage regulator, Battery Eliminator CircuitComment

NEW PRODUCT – DMR 30/40 DEDICATED MULTI-ROTOR ESC

New Flying Products, Castle Flight CustomersCastle CreationsSeptember 15, 2016Castle Creations, Castle ESC, Multi-Rotor, FPV, Racing Drones, Battle Drones, ATS, Adaptive Timing SystemComment

TECH TIP: AUX WHAT???

Castle Flight Customers, Castle Surface CustomersKate O'NeilAugust 20, 2015AUX wire functionality, Castle AUX advantages, Mamba X Series, Phoenix EDGE Series

SERVICE ADVISORY: TALON 90 AND TALON 120HV

Castle Flight Customers, Consumer AlertKate O'NeilJuly 8, 2015Talon 90, Talon HV120, Talon Installation Tip

Beta Testers Wanted!

Do YOU have what it takes to be a BETA TESTER?

Castle Surface Customers, Castle Flight CustomersCastle CreationsJanuary 20, 2015Castle Beta Testers, Beta Testers

New Castle Link version available: 3.57.12

Castle Flight CustomersKate O'NeilDecember 10, 2014Castle Link Firmware Release, Multi-Rotor, Phoenix, Phoenix Edge, Phoenix Edge HV, Phoenix HV, Phoenix ICE, Phoenix ICE HV, Talon, Talon HV, Thunderbird

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!

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.

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.

RC Gearing, Castle Link, Data Logging, Gear Ratio

winter, Cold weather R/C, Waterproof, Performance

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.

BLDC Motors, Castle Sensored Motors, Brushless Motor, Tech Tip

700X400 SERVICE ADVISORY UPDATE MMX8S SA202101

Mamba XLX2, Mamba Monster X8S

SERVICE ADVISORY SA2021-1

Castle customers using MAMBA XLX2 or MAMBA MONSTER X 8S ESCs, please take a moment to read this Service Advisory.

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