EXCELLENT: Castle Creations Castle Link Software Tour • Data Logging and Graphing Demo • RC Plane

[@pril250]

Been using this on my helis for years now......very good

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for dropping in and commenting. Do you have any hot tips?? :)

[@pril250]

@@RCVideoReviews apart from the fact helicopter settings are slightly different, I used castle link extensively after converting my Trex 600 Nitro to electric to achieve optimum performance and to keep check on the stats. Once I was all setup including the throttle end points and governor I had no need to return to the software.....

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@pril250 Yeah, that makes sense. It's often the case with RC gadgets once they're setup.

[@charlestodt740]

Only auto seting can set end point for throtle. When I set fixedend point . Motor not running when stick was down. Motor running only when stick was 3/8 in forward.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, their calibration process leaves alot to be desired.

[@charlestodt740]

I adjust auto calibration end point . On 6S Lipo is OK . But when I want use 2x 4 Lipo in serial connection ESC dont count Lipo. I make this way. Hull throtle ,connect Lipo and ESC count Lipo . By 6s all OK , by 2x4 serial Lipo not count.

[@charlestodt740]

what is correct procedure for auto calibration throtle

[@taylorbagnell22]

Mine worked 1 time. When I plugged it into my computer it got really hot and wouldn't detect it

[@charlestodt740]

why ESC for 8S have only 5A BEC? This is risk used without External UBEC. LIPO 8S is for big plane and 5A bec is unsufficient

[@WTJimmy]

Never looked at Castle products, so thanks for the overview. I like your “setup” use approach and was wondering if it is beneficial to use the Castle ESC on the Judge to compare the data output on the lcd vs the data-log on the ESC. I also like the dynamic vs static comparison feature...provides peace of mind knowing the right ESC is being used. Thanks for sharing!

[@RCVideoReviews]

I definitely should try it on The Judge for a couple of runs to compare. I really want to check that static dynamic argument out though. See what the gaps truly are. They’re spendy so not for all planes IMHO but could be a very valuable setup tool.

[@ramikelboussi2685]

Is it possible to control the castle phoenix controller with an Arduino or Raspberry? using C or python ? Do you guys have any links about that?

[@misnerll]

You have to specify the number of poles the motor has so it can give you the correct RPM.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yup, I found that (overlay picture in the video @12:39 ..?)

[@tobydyes]

Good video

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

There’s been a lot of issues with castle esc’s in helis they seem to like to catch on fire lots of people have gotten extremely mad with them. Helicopters draw a lot more amps also. I’m a hobbywing guy. Heli motors can turn up to 250,000 revaluations a flight.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Oh yeah, I could see how that would get someone'd BP up. Dave flies these exclusively on his 2m pattern plane and his 63" Acuity. If anything catches on fire, you'll get the first warning credit! :)

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

txkflier helicopters always use a fixed throttle 99% of people use a governor either by way of esc or external gov. I’m just referring to the many posts I’ve seen in fb groups and on msg board helifreak I actually have zero experience with Castle creations.

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

txkflier the old V curve is a relic of the past especially with most esc’s offering gov mode now. The only helis that I’m using a V curve with is my micros because they don’t have any gov mode. Of course I have no idea what kind of helis you fly like scale or flybared but I only use hobbywing esc’s and they have excellent gov mode and are easy to setup. How is the transition from 3D heli to 3D airplane ? Easier?

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

txkflier haha I hear ya everyone has there style that they enjoy to each their own. Now don’t get me wrong it’s not like I’m a hardcore 3D flyer I’ve only been flying helis for 2 1/2 years but for myself I find flying patterns a bit boring and I enjoy pushing my limits to learning new things. For me I guess the 3D flying is more of being in total control of a heli that looks out of control to the average spectator I get excited every time I pull off a new trick or master one I’ve been working on.

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

txkflier haha I got a laugh out of that comment but I agree they are dangerous especially if you don’t know the guy flying. I’ve heard of them referred to as flying lawnmowers before lol.

[@tobydyes]

it's supposed to use one red wire for the receiver it doesn't make it 6 volts it makes it 12 volts

[@urabusssss]

Hi, will this V3 usb link work on Vapor Hpi sprint esc? Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sorry, I have no idea.

[@charlestodt740]

I am not very satisfied with calibration throtle on this ESC . End point another ESC have better used. I can only agree with author this video.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'm with you. The ESC calibration process on this is way over complicated.

[@charlestodt740]

I buy another ESC this is sclock.