Sidewinder 3 ESC Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE

Install ESC and motor in your vehicle.

1. Solder a high quality battery connector to the ESC.

2. Mount the ESC and motor into the car.

3. Connect the 3 motor wires to the ESC.

4. Connect the ESC Rx lead to CH2 on your receiver.

5. Make sure the ESC’s switch is o.

You MUST Calibrate this ESC to your radio before your ﬁrst run.

1. Connect a battery.

2. Turn on your transmitter and hold full throttle.

3. While holding full throttle on your transmitter, turn the ESC switch

ON. After a few seconds you’ll hear multiple tones and the ESC’s

red LED will light.

4. Now hold full brake on the transmitter. After a few seconds you’ll

hear multiple tones and the ESC’s yellow LED will light.

5. Now relax throttle to neutral. After a few seconds you’ll hear

multiple tones and ALL the LEDs will light.

6. A few seconds later the ESC will arm with a double tone and you’re

ready to go!

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2. Mount the ESC and motor into the car. 3. Connect the 3 motor wires to the ESC. 4. Connect the ESC Rx lead to CH2 on your receiver. 5. Make sure the ESC’s switch is off. You MUST Calibrate this ESC to your radio before your first run. 1. Connect a battery. 2. Turn on your transmitter and hold full throttle. 3. While holding full throttle on your transmitter, turn the ESC switch ON. After a few seconds you’ll hear multiple tones and the ESC’s red LED will light. 4. Now hold full brake on the transmitter.
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SIDEWINDER 3 VITAL INFORMATION Sidewinder 3 is recommended for all 1/10 buggy and truggy applications that weigh less than 5lbs (2.25kg) ready to run. Do not use controller in heavier vehicles such as eRevos or eMaxx class vehicles. BATTERY CHOICE Sidewinder 3 can handle a maximum of 3s LiPo or 9 cell NiCad/NiMh. The motor in your combo has a separate rating. Always use the lower of the motor or the controller’s ratings.