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Thank you for stopping by! As a leading manufacturer of high-performance electronic speed controls (ESC) and BLDC motors for for the radio controlled (R/C) car, air and marine enthusiast markets as well as commercial markets, we aim to share relevant product news and resources for current and future customers here. Give us a shout here if there is something you would like to learn more about!

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GEARING UP FOR SPEED: How to Maximize RC Performance Without Overheating
GEARING UP FOR SPEED: How to Maximize RC Performance Without Overheating

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.

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

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.

OFF THE CUFF: RC ROOTS, BIG-PICTURE THINKING
OFF THE CUFF: RC ROOTS, BIG-PICTURE THINKING

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.

Calling all Winter Warriors!
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.

COBRA 10 EARNS PRESTIGIOUS  "RECON G6 CERTIFICATION"
COBRA 10 EARNS PRESTIGIOUS "RECON G6 CERTIFICATION"

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

Performance Advisory: Granite Grom 1/18th
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. We're here to support your passion and investment every step of the way!

COBRA 10 - FROM THE TRAILS TO THE TRACK!
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.

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

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

ESC Survival Guide: Preventing Failures for Ultimate R/C Performance
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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NEW PRODUCT: CASTLE ESC CAGES AVAILABLE FROM RPM R/C PRODUCTS
New Driving Products, Castle Surface CustomersKate O'NeilMarch 10, 2015Castle ESC mounting cage, Sidewinder 3, Sidewinder SCT
It's official: Nic Case built the fastest r/c car in the world!
RC Industry News, Castle Surface CustomersKate O'NeilJanuary 21, 2015Nic Case, Nic Case 200 mph, World's fastest battery-powered remote controlled model car, World's fastest RC car
Beta Testers Wanted!

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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
Big Squid RC's "mini-review" of Castle's Polarized Connectors
New Driving Products, Product Reviews, Tech SupportKate O'NeilDecember 3, 2014Big Squid RC, Castle Connectors, Castle Creations Polarized Connectors, Castle Creations Product Review, Castle Polarized Connectors
Service Advisory: Castle 14xx and 15xx Series Motors
Tech Support, Consumer Alert, Castle Surface CustomersKate O'NeilNovember 24, 2014
Talon HV120 and Castle Link Update
New Flying Products, Tech SupportKate O'NeilNovember 7, 2014600 size helicopter, 700 size helicopter, Castle Link, Talon HV120
Castle Link adapter for Blade 180 CFX helicopter
Tech SupportKate O'NeilNovember 6, 2014Blade 180 CFX, Blade helicopter, Castle Link, Horizon Hobby
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