Castle Creations Sidewinder SV3 Waterproof 1/10 ESC/Motor Combo (7700kV) w/1406 Sensored Motor
About this part
This is the Castle Creations Sidewinder SV3 WP 1/10 ESC and Brushless Motor Combo, including a 1406 7700kV Brushless and Sensored Motor. Castle’s Sidewinder ESC is now waterproof! The Sidewinder 3 can power crawlers on water filled trails, AWD's in rain soaked parking lots, and SCT's on adventures through muddy fields. Drivers can now give in to those irresistible urges to drive in the mud or rip through puddles without damaging their ESC.
NOTE: Sensored capabilities of the motor cannot be utilized with the Sidewinder 3. If you require sensored operation you will need a sensored ESC like the Castle Creations Mamba X (CSE010-0155-00).
Designed for 1/10th
The Sidewinder 3 is a great fit for 1/10th off-road, on-road, and rock crawlers running up to 3S LiPo. It features updated circuitry for faster response time and improved reliability. As always, the Sidewinder 3 offers industry-leading software functions and USB programming capability via Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately).
You asked. Castle listened.
For more than a decade Castle has been providing award winning brushless sensorless motors to R/C enthusiasts worldwide. In response to overwhelming requests by their customers, Castle has brought technological advancements together that will deliver unprecedented performance in our their Sensored motor Line.
ESC Specifications:
Input Voltage: MIN: 2S LiPo; MAX: 3S LiPo
Operating Environment: Waterproof* design allows for use in nearly any environment.
Brake: Proportional
Reversible: Yes - with lockout
Size (LxWxH): 1.93x1.48x0.79" (49x38x20mm)
Weight (w/127mm long battery wires and no battery connector): 1.96 oz (55.5g)
*Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry unit.
Input Voltage Range: 2S LiPo
Kv: 7700
Max. RPM: 100,000
Size: Length: 49.5mm; Diameter: 36mm
Weight (w/wires): 189 g / 6.7oz
Shaft Size: Length: 15mm; Diameter: 1/8" (3.17mm)
Mounting Hole Specifications: M3 @ 25mm
Connectors: 4mm male Castle Bullet Connectors
Application Guidelines: 1:10 on-road 2S use, lighter 1/10 off-road buggies w/conservative gearing (not for 2WD/4WD SCT use)
Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight: up to 4lbs.
Tech Notes: Running modes: SMARTSENSE, Sensored, Sensorless
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews3.0 · 3 reviews
Although motor is sensored, the esc is not so not I have a motor constantly cogging.. Was told Castle products are great but this combo is worse than any of my Spektrum combos and cost more to boot. Go Spektrum if you looking for a lower priced good motor esc combo or make sure you get castle copperhead esc which has the capability
Put this in my team losi 22s sct, its got more power than I know what to do with. Wheel standing torque at almost any speed, all with just a 2s lipo. Definitely worth every penny.
Bought this for some speed for my on road car, bought the fan to keep it cool and still can’t get it to stop overheating. Called customer service and basically from what they said was I would have to run bigger gears to slow my car down for it to stop overheating. It really just took a little longer than one run down the street to overheat. In my opinion it’s a junky speed control with a good name. The motor would hold up if paired with something to handle to power this motor can pull with a 3s lipo.
Reviewers report mixed experiences with this waterproof ESC and motor combo. One owner running it on an on-road car with a 3S LiPo found it overheated after a short run even with a cooling fan fitted, and felt the speed control was poor. Customer service suggested running larger gears to reduce load. A second owner in a 22S SCT with a 2S LiPo praised its strong low-end torque and wheel-standing ability. A third reported motor cogging, attributing it to the ESC not matching the sensored motor, and felt it was poor value compared with other brands. Overall, reviewers disagree sharply on performance, and the overheating and cogging complaints are the recurring concerns. The sample is small.
- + Strong power and wheel-standing torque
- + Good performance on a 2S LiPo in a 22S SCT
- − Overheating under load, even with a fan
- − Motor cogging reported with sensored motor
- − Perceived as poor value for the price