Castle Sidewinder 8th Sport 1/8 scale ESC + 2200kV Motor Combo

Sidewinder 8th is our sport 1/8 scale waterproof* combo capable of 2-6S LiPo, with an 8 amp peak BEC. This is the perfect upgrade for 1/8 scale buggies, truggies and on-road vehicles as well as 1/10 scale monster trucks weighing up to 11 lbs. It can also work as a great upgrade for some 4WD short course trucks for 3s or 4s operation. It also comes standard with a highly efficient ESC cooling fan.

This combo includes the Sidewinder 8th ESC and our 1515B-2200Kv motor featuring the same internal design as the award-winning Neu-Castle 1515-2200Kv motor.

• ESC:
• Input Voltage Range:
• MIN: 2S LiPo
• MAX: 6S LiPo
• BEC Specifications: 5.5V fixed; 8A peak
• Operating Environment: Waterproof* design allows for use in nearly any environment.
• Brake: Proportional
• Reversible: Yes, may be disabled for racing.
• On/Off Switch: No
• Cooling Fan: Yes, included 30mm, removable**
• ESC Size:
• L: 2.45" (62.2mm)
• W: 2.20" (56mm)
• H: 1.33" (34mm)
• ESC Weight (w/wires): 3.52 oz. (100g)
• Connectors: 6.5mm female bullets for motor connection.
• Recommended Motors: Neu-Castle 1515b 2200kv motor included in combo.
• Telemetry Link Capable: No
• Application Guidelines: Intended for up to 6S (25.2 Volt) operation in vehicles weighing less than 11 lbs, with batteries, ready-to-run.
• Items Needed for Operation:
• Battery connector (not included). 6.5mm Castle Connectors are recommended.
• Product Use Statements:
• *Although Sidewinder 8th and Castle brushless motors are waterproof, they are not intended for operation while completely submerged in liquid. They can corrode when exposed to corrosive materials, such as salt water. Always rinse the ESC and motor with clean water after exposure to corrosives or dirt. While the motor and controller may be waterproof, we suggest users confirm that the rest of their vehicle, including the batteries, servos, radio and chassis are also waterproof before exposing them to liquids of any kind. **The cooling fan must be removed prior to driving in wet conditions. It is not waterproof.
• Programmability:
• Fully programmable Castle feature set using Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately) and freely downloadable Castle Link Windows software.
• Tech Notes:
• Monitor motor temperatures closely; overheating a motor will cause permanent damage to the magnets. Never exceed 180° F on the the motor or ESC.
• Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight: 11 lbs.
• Motor:
• Input Voltage Range: 25.2V
• Kv: 2200
• Max. RPM: 60,000
• Motor Size:
• L: 2.96" (75.3mm)
• Diameter: 1.57" (40mm)
• Weight (w/wires): 15.15 oz. (429.6g)
• Shaft Size: Diameter: 5mm, Length: 20mm
• Connectors: 6.5mm male bullet connectors.
• Mounting Hole Specifications: 3mm screw holes @ 1" (25.4mm) spacing.
• Cooling Fan: N/A
• Items Needed for Operation: N/A
• Product Use Statements: N/A
• Application Guidelines:
• Intended for up to 6S (25.2 Volt) operation. Incredible in monster trucks weighing up to 11 lbs with up to 6S LiPo packs, and works great in 1/8th buggies and truggies as well.
• Tech Notes:
• Monitor motor temperatures closely; overheating a motor will cause permanent damage to the magnets. Never exceed 180° F on the the motor or ESC.When using on a heavy truck (10 - 11 lbs) you must run conservative gearing as the sport Sidewinder ESC will run hotter compared for a Mamba Monster ESC.
• Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight: 11 lbs maximum.