Castle Creations XLX2

[@dougk4071]

I asked my local hobby store if they had qs8 anti spark connectors and he looked at me like uhhhh what. Lol not knowing how to solder and having a crap soldering iron sucks. Definitely a great tutorial, thanks

[@MORCmadness]

🤯😂

[@MORCmadness]

Great work man you make it look so easy

[@KiloWattRC]

Qs8 are definitely easy to work with.

[@danielketchum7853]

Thanks for your video 🙏🏾 been taking all the info from your video 😂

[@KiloWattRC]

No problem, I am glad ot working out for you

[@AMartinez2.0]

Great info! Thanks 🔥

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

Good step by step. Nice video 👍🍻

[@KiloWattRC]

Thanks for checking out the video man.

[@timt8029]

Nice video. I need to get an actual soldering station.

[@KiloWattRC]

Thanks for checking it out. Home depot has decent weller solder stations starting @ $45

[@timt8029]

@@KiloWattRC Thanks for the heads up. Didnt realize a place like that would sell actual Weller stuff.

[@MarceloJunior-xi6xq]

I'm trying to adjust to use a sensorless brushless in XLX2 but I only have the option to run in "Smart Sense" and "Brushed" mode. Would you have any indication to run a motor only in brushless mode? Thank you so much for these details...

[@KiloWattRC]

Just pick smart sense and don't connect the sensor wire

[@keithhughes2936]

I figured out that out about a dummy plug after I made a mess with mine.

[@gilvasquez1317]

Would xt90 be enough or does it have to have qs8 connectors? Awesome video btw 🙏

[@KiloWattRC]

Thanks for watching. Castle recommends 8mm bullet conn with XLX2. Qs8, EC8, XT150, castle 8mm connectors, 8mm bullets. I am not saying it won't work but xt90 are definitely not recommended

[@gilvasquez1317]

@@KiloWattRC i appreciate the quick response bro 🙏

[@rclife9725]

Hey bro I just noticed your channel I got a quick question I have a ESC to XOXO too and my bullet broke right at the ESC board but where the solder meets the board the board is still in good condition you think it would make it from a solder job or I would have to replace it

[@KiloWattRC]

Its probably better to send it in for warranty. Although its possible to solder back on, but not a guaranteed fix

[@jr1985ii1]

So just curious what temp do you have your soldering iron set to? I’m new to soldering but refuse to take my stuff somewhere to have it done. But my first go at it didn’t go very well.

[@KiloWattRC]

450F i have it set to

[@udluuz8797]

Nice work! Subbbed

[@KiloWattRC]

I appreciate the support forreal 💯

[@bt1bt136]

can I run a qs8 connector to esc and ec5 connectors to both battery's?

[@KiloWattRC]

I would just run QS8 all together

[@skullkidl9432]

Would you recommend this over the max5? Or do you think I should wait for the castle 12s? Also what servos do you run on the kraton? Good videos btw.

[@KiloWattRC]

Thanks for watching forreal 🙏.. it really depends, if you are into bashing the max 5 is perfect, if more into speed the XLX and XLX2 are perfect. Castle 12s i haven't heard anything new and not sure if the idea has been boycotted yet. PowerHD 65KG is the servo i use.

[@skullkidl9432]

@@KiloWattRC thanks for the reply. I feel like I might aim for the XLX2 as it has the best of both worlds (speed/bashing) and it will give me more gearing options, maybe cooler temps? Im also stuck on motor option what would you pick; leopard, TP, HW, or the castle 2028’s

[@MrMikebeben]

@@skullkidl9432 def go with the xlx2 combo with the 2028 1100kv. The can is the same size as the 800kv but with higher RPM. I run that set up in my kraton EXB 8s and over geared with a 39 spur and 45 pinion and it’s an absolute beast. I was running the hobbywing max5 combo with 1100kv and it has nothing on the castle system

[@youtubsuck]

@@MrMikebeben amazing 45t do you bash or speed.

[@atvlifefam2424]

What’s the point of doing it if the battery leads are only 10 gauge just asking

[@KiloWattRC]

The esc has no problem handing 600 plus amps with 10 AWG wires from the battery. Got s bunch of castle XLX2 esc videos running 10AWG from battery on my channel

[@ekimusman2]

did you leave the xlx2 wire length stock from the factory or did you snip anything? also, how long was your jumper wire? thanks!

[@KiloWattRC]

I used original wire lengths. I say maybe 5 to 6 inches long for jumper wire

[@toysforboysrc]

Does you xlx2 jerk or stumble when you go into neutral?

[@KiloWattRC]

No or I haven't noticed it.

[@toysforboysrc]

@@KiloWattRC …. I’ve reached out to dozens of ppls asking about it and the only honest answer I got back was from EXOCAGED says his xlx2’s do it too. Others said it’s not normal and to check this that n the other but I’m left with doing a firmware update on the radiolink v2

[@mmoyn]

👍🏽✨

[@KiloWattRC]

Thanks for watching

[@NepDouble07]

Is it necessary to use a dummy connector to solder these? Or does it just make it easier?

[@KiloWattRC]

Yes its important, if not then the male pins in female connector misalign themselves making it hard to connect and disconnect them

[@NepDouble07]

@@KiloWattRC Damn, I wouldn't of even been aware of that. I just bought some extra female plugs to use for when I go ahead and solder them up.

[@Reeltherapy843]

Nice!!

[@KiloWattRC]

Just a lil something. I figure I film while I do my thang for checking out the video

[@racingrivals8934]

How the hell you can dislike a vid like this

[@KiloWattRC]

Man I appreciate 🙏 the support man forreal. Some people literally have a job to look at videos and hit the dislike button without out even leaving their honest feedback in the comments

[@racingrivals8934]

@@KiloWattRC i believe you

[@Youworstnightmare77]

Actually I never see the esc conect to castle link cable . Just The program card conect to the PC. I miss something?

[@KiloWattRC]

Right at 8:30 I plug esc RX cable to the program card. Hopefully this helps

[@Youworstnightmare77]

@@KiloWattRC ok i see.it but to made the fireware do not need conecct the batteries to the esc confirmed the update? I just said cause i dont see afer you do in the computer settings changes just . Jump to the esc ar conected with the motor and made the calibrate. Never see the esc on

[@KiloWattRC]

No batteries are needed. The laptop supplies the correct voltage to power on esc and to be connected

[@Youworstnightmare77]

@@KiloWattRC I see you ar the man. Have a big question.. if I buy the Bluetooth b link. Can made the firmware update to the xlx2 without use laptop or pc?

[@KiloWattRC]

@@Youworstnightmare77 you can only change esc settings with the B link. You would need laptop for updates and data logging

[@asiringoringo1]

Do you know why my xlx2 I have to double tap the reverse to go forward instead the other around ?

[@KiloWattRC]

What radio are u running. U might have to calibrate radio to throttle

[@asiringoringo1]

@@KiloWattRC I did that radio calibration and I am using dx4c

[@KiloWattRC]

I would try a different reciever to rule out a possible cause

[@racingrivals8934]

Calibrate it to your radio and maybe your radio is damage

[@asiringoringo1]

@@racingrivals8934 I did that, I put the radio and receiver to my Arrma big rock is fine but soon I put in to k8 and losi dbxle has the same problem, but I ordered new radio from radiolink

[@skeeter7791]

Seriously can I pay you to do mine?

[@KiloWattRC]

Shipping is no joke man.