Castle X Series Drivers Ed Guide

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per cell detected. The ESC will beep the number of cells detected between the initialization “ring” and the arming “rings” on initial
power up of the ESC.
If the number of cells indicated does not match the number of cells in your LiPo pack, do not operate the vehicle. Unplug your
battery and ensure that it is fully charged.
Check with your battery manufacturer to make sure 3.2V per cell is their recommended cutoff. You can change this value in
Castle Link if a higher per cell voltage is needed.
Option 2: None
This setting disables low voltage cutoff.
Do not use this setting with any Lithium pack! Use this setting ONLY with NiCad or NiMH packs.
3. Brake Amount
Sets what percentage of available braking power is applied with full brake.
Option 1: 25% Power Option 3: 75% Power
Option 2: 50% Power (Default) Option 4: 100% Power
4. Drag Brake
Sets the amount of brake applied at neutral throttle for a slight braking effect while coasting.
Option 1: Drag Brake Disabled (Default)
Vehicle will coast with minimal resistance from the motor at neutral throttle.
Option 2: Drag Brake 10%
Low amount of braking effect from the motor at neutral throttle.
Option 3: Drag Brake 20%
Moderate braking effect from the motor at neutral throttle.
Option 4: Drag Brake 30%
High braking effect from the motor at neutral throttle.
Option 5: Crawler Full On
This setting applies full brake at neutral throttle to prevent crawler-type vehicles from
rolling or coasting when stopping on an incline.
5. Motor Type
Sets which type of motor you will use with the Castle ESC.
The ESC may be damaged if this setting does not match the motor type/hook-up method in the car, and this damage
is NOT covered under warranty.
Option 1: Brushless (Default)
See Brushless Motor Setup, figure 1 on page 2, and figure 2 on page 2.
Option 2: Brushed Reversing
See Reversing Brushed Motor Setup, figure 3 on page 3.
Option 3: Brushed High Power
See High Power Brushed Motor Setup, figure 4 on page 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you’re still having difficulties with your Castle ESC after trying the suggestions offered here, please contact Castle Creations
technical support at the email or phone number listed in the next section.
Problem: My Castle ESC may or may not arm, but it will not calibrate to my transmitter.
Solution: Most calibration issues can be solved by changing settings on the transmitter. Make sure you have both your throttle
and brake endpoints (called EPA or ATV on your radio) on the throttle channel set to between 100 to 120%. If you have a Futaba-
made transmitter, make sure to have the throttle channel set to the reversed position. See Castle ESC/Radio Calibration on page 3.