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Some things are just better in pairs—like power and precision, speed and control, dominance and durability. 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.
Welcome to our OFF THE CUFF BLOG SERIES, where we explore the unexpected. The connections between full-scale vehicles and RC technologies are clear. As enthusiasts, we can’t help but look to exciting advancements in Auto Tech to imagine the future of our RC hobby.
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.
By surviving a 12-hour minimum event, the COBRA 10 earned the coveted “Recon G6 Certified” emblem!
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. We're here to support your passion and investment every step of the way!
New to the Cobra 10 is the HILL HOLD™ software feature, designed specifically for RC crawling enthusiasts.
The Cobra 8 features a 32-Bit Dual-Core processor, ushering a new era of possibility.
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.
In this blog post, we'll delve into the common causes of ESC failures and discuss how to prevent them.
Since gearing is usually calculated for a specific motor (especially in an RTR) for a good combination of speed and torque, if you put a faster motor in your rig and don’t change the gearing to match, you could overheat your motor and/or ESC, resulting in a failure. Today we will 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.
Read MoreBy 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. We're here to support your passion and investment every step of the way!
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we'll delve into the common causes of ESC failures and discuss how to prevent them.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe Castle Link software gives you access to a whole new world of tuning options, this overview covers the crawling/trail settings most commonly used!
Read MoreA simple overview of SENSORED vs SENSORLESS motors for RC surface applications.
Read MoreAnother great “How-To” from one of the FASTEST guys in R/C - Raz Shfrin.
Read MoreThere are a few considerations to be aware of if you are introducing LiHV batteries into your Castle powered setups.
Read MoreCastle customers using MAMBA XLX2 or MAMBA MONSTER X 8S ESCs, please take a moment to read this Service Advisory.
Read MoreBottom line: It’s all about the batteries... and a super low resistance ESC.
Read MoreESC setup requires calibration to your radio. Instructions and video here.
Read MoreLiPo batteries and cold temps don’t mix well. Here are some tips to keep your power system happy in frigid temps.
Read MoreTaking a “DUMP” on your runs. What just happened??!!??
Read MoreHere we will explore the differences between “Torque Monsters”, “KV Kings”, and “Killa-Volters”.
Read MoreLooking for a Castle setup with around the same top-speed as your desired ROAR-style 2-pole motor? Look no further.
Read MoreA brand new running mode is now available on firmware version V2.02. You can access it with a third channel on your transmitter, and it’s especially useful for crawler / rock racers.
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Since gearing is usually calculated for a specific motor (especially in an RTR) for a good combination of speed and torque, if you put a faster motor in your rig and don’t change the gearing to match, you could overheat your motor and/or ESC, resulting in a failure. Today we will 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.