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Software Revision History - Castle Link

Release Notes
Version Number Type Release Date File Size Release Notes
3.55.00 Beta 05/28/13 15.1MB
  • Added Monster and Mamba Max Pro firmware V1.45
  • Added original Phoenix 35, 60, 80, and 140 firmware V4.05
  • Bug Fix: CastleLink V3.54.00 would innapropriately update Car Field Link cards with a bad controller map. Fixed.
3.54.00 Beta 05/03/13 14.9MB
  • Added Sidewinder V2 / Sidewinder SCT / Sidewinder3 firmware V1.42
  • Added Phoenix Edge Production firmware V4.07
  • Added Serial Link firmware V0.03
  • Added Field Link Car update
    Increased the maximum main gear tooth count to 400
  • Bug Fix: BEC Voltage rounding issues
  • Bug Fix: Castlelink now resizes text properly when used in nonstandard DPI environments
  • Bug Fix: Corrected settings printouts to make sure they do not overflow over a single page

Graph Viewer:

  • Rendering has now been optimized for higher performance
  • Ratio/Poles/KV information is now saved with log files
  • Added ALT-Left/Right for more precise movement
  • Changed graph label button coloring to make button states easier to recognize
  • CSV files can now be opened directly with Castlelink
    -In Windows right click on the *.csv log files and choose "Open With" then navigate to the Castlelink executable
  • Added line thickness option in graph viewer
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issues with Left Right arrow keys being used in the graph viewer
  • Bug Fix: Corrected graph label scroll bar issues when high dpi is used

Field Link Programmers:

  • Updated controller maps to include latest car firmware versions, Edge controllers, and Talon controllers
3.53.13 Beta 01/18/13 14MB
  • Bug Fix: Certain car controllers were failing to update. This release addresses that issue and will restore units that failed to update to working condition
3.53.11 Beta 01/11/13 14MB
  • Added CastleLink connection help for Sidewinder3 and Monster2
  • Added original production firmware for QBase ESC.
3.53.10 Beta 01/07/13 14MB
  • Bug Fix: Certain car controllers were failing to update. This version will fix units that failed to update.
3.53.08 Beta 01/03/13 14MB
  • Scroll bars can be enabled on the main window allowing easier use on low resolution monitors (File->Auto Scrollbars)
  • The graph viewer can be launched from the main window (File->Graph Viewer)
  • Graph Viewer: Can now right click graph labels to change units
  • Graph Viewer: milliAmp Hours added to capacity unit options (View->Capacity Setup)
  • Graph Viewer: Horsepower added to power unit options (View->Power Setup)
  • Graph Viewer: Hover over session break (Vertical red bars) to view session number and length
  • Graph Viewer: Graph smoothing option (View->Graph Smoothing)
  • Graph Viewer: Logs can now be exported in multiple image formats
  • Added Sidewinder V2 / Sidewinder SCT / Mamba Max Pro Firmware V1.39
  • Added support for Sidewinder 3
  • Added support for Mamba 2
  • Added support for Phoenix Edge
3.52.10 Beta 09/27/12 14MB
  • Bug fix: Duratrax Element would not work properly after settings were updated. Fixed.
3.52.09 Beta 09/12/12 14MB
  • Added additional technical information regarding throttle endpoints in the Vehicle Type help window.
  • Added Phoenix Firmware V4.02
  • Added Sidewinder V2 / Sidewinder SCT / Mamba Max Pro Firmware V1.38
3.51.05 Beta 03/30/12 12.8MB
  • Fixed bug that caused an error when opening certain data log files
  • Fixed incorrect text on Mamba/Sidewinder brake help
  • Updated demo mode selections to latest firmware options
  • Added Phoenix Firmware V4.01
  • Added Sidewinder V2 / Sidewinder SCT / Mamba Max Pro Firmware V1.33
3.50.20 Beta 02/22/12 12.8MB
  • Added support for Phoenix/Phoenix ICE V4.00 firmware.
  • Added support for Traxxas XO-1 ESC.
  • Added support for Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster BR-XL V1.09 firmware (eliminates low throttle irregularities).
  • Splash screen images are now stored in the database to reduce the number of files Castle Link requires.
3.41.1 Beta 07/01/11 11MB
  • Added Phoenix 3.28 for non-Ice controllers
  • Added various OEM products
  • Fixed Czech language errors on multiple products
  • Fixed Mamba Monster V1.32 manual cutoff voltages in CastleLink as well as Field Link
  • Update Field Link Air map to include Phoenix 3.28
  • Update Field Link Car map to include various OEM products
  • Changed back-end database to reduce file size
3.40 Beta 05/18/11 12.5MB
  • Fixed several issues that caused the program to lock up
  • Fixed an issue that would not allow transmitter calibration data to be reset if it was corrupted
3.30.3 Beta 04/15/11 12.5MB
  • Fixed several bugs that resulted in the Castle Link application crashing under certain applications.
3.30.1 Beta 04/07/11 12.5MB
  • Bug fix: Some controllers caused Castle Link to crash, fixed.
3.30 Beta 04/05/11 12.5MB
  • Added multi language support. Currently supported languages are Chinese(Mandrin) and Czech (special thanks goes out to Ivan from Horejsi model Ltd. for his extensive help with the Czech translation).
  • Added support for the HPI Vapor, and HPI Vapor Pro products.
3.29 Beta 01/07/11 12.5MB
  • Added new firmware for the Sidewinder SCT and the Sidewinder Sv2
3.28.1 Beta 12/22/10 12.4MB
  • New Phoenix / Phoenix Ice software. Phoenix users, please discontinue use of version 3.28.1
3.28 Beta 12/21/10 12.5MB
  • Governor targets between 95% and 100% now trigger a more accurate information page for the user
  • Helicopter Governor Fixed RPM mode now has better information as to how the user should set up their transmitter
  • Added a menu option to reset the flash on your CastleLink device
  • Added additional error checking to prevent flash corruption during firmware updates
3.27 Beta 10/14/10 11.1MB
  • Added Sidewinder SCT V1.29 software
  • Added Thunderbird V3.24 software
  • Updated Car and Air Field Links for compatibility with latest software versions
3.26 Beta 08/12/10 11.2MB
  • Added Mamba Firmware V1.29
  • Added Phoenix Firmware V3.24
  • Updated firmware for Car Field Link to support all new versions of Mamba firmware
  • Updated firmware for Air Field Link to support all new versions of Phoenix firmware
3.255 Beta 07/21/10 10.8MB
  • Added Mamba Firmware V1.28
3.254 Beta 07/19/10 10.3MB
  • Added support for Phoenix ICE 150
  • Added support for Phoneix ICE HV 120
  • Added support for Mamba XL
  • Added support for Mamba XL HV
  • Added support for Hydra ICE
  • Added support for Hydra ICE HV
  • Bug Fix: Berg 7 Demo Mode was crashing program
3.253 Beta 05/13/10 9.2MB
  • Added firmware V1.26
3.251 Beta 02/17/10 9.1MB
  • Added Mamba Max Pro 1 Cell controller to Field Link programmer
  • Bug Fix - HPI Blur controllers incorrectly showed that a new version of software was available
3.25 Beta 02/12/10 9.1MB
  • Made Phoenix/ICE/HV/ICE HV/TB 3.2 a production release
  • Added Demo Mode
  • Mamba Max Pro Timing Boost Amount was not being disabled when CHEAT mode was disabled
  • Mamba Max Pro custom timing engage dialog would allow users to modify the fully engaged RPM with the keyboard
3.241 Beta 01/08/10 8.7MB
  • Fixed bug that would show incorrect a single incorrect logging data point at a reset (red vertical bar on graph)
  • Added Phoenix ICE 100 software version 3.21
3.24 Beta 01/05/10 8.7MB
  • Fixed bug when loading logged data files created with CastleLink version 3.23
    Added Phoenix/Phoenix HV/Phoenix ICE/Phoenix ICE HV software version 3.20
3.23 Beta 12/29/09 8.6MB
  • Added Phoenix/PhoenixHV/Phoenix ICE/Phoenix ICE HV/Thunderbird software version V3.11
  • Added Mamba Pro One Cell V1.24
3.22 Beta 11/12/09 8.6MB
  • Added Phoenix/PhoenixHV/Phoenix ICE/Phoenix ICE HV/Thunderbird software version V3.00
  • Added Desktop icon for Graph Viewer
3.19 Beta 11/12/09 8.6MB
  • Added Mamba Max Pro V1.24
3.18 Beta 10/08/09 7.9MB

Castle Link:

  • Bug preventing some nationalities from being able to run Castle Link correctly has been fixed
  • No longer have to 'Run as Administrator' to store your default motor-pole / gear ratio setup

Castle Link Graph Viewer:

  • Added ability to display temperature in degrees C or degrees F
  • Added ability display actual head-speed or prop-speed by entering the gear ratio
  • Removed menu items to select individual data-curves, instead simply click on the label below the graph
  • Added a 'How To' help menu option
  • No longer have to 'Run as Administrator' to change your motor-pole / gear ratio or temperature setup
3.161 Beta 08/05/09 6.73MB
  • Software bug fix for certain Phoenix HV controller update issues
3.16 Beta 08/03/09 6.7MB
  • Added release version of firmware for Phoenix-ICE controllers
  • Added release version of firmware for Mamba Max Pro controllers
  • Many changes to the Graph-Viewer application used by data-logging controllers
3.13 Beta 05/07/09 6.26MB
  • Added Phoenix ICE compatibility
  • Added Mamba Max Pro compatibility
  • Added data logging and graph viewing functionality for Phoenix ICE
  • Added / revised USB connection help for multiple controllers.
  • Bug fix: In the motor and gearing form, setting gear ratio above 16 would cause error
  • Bug fix: In the motor and gearing form, setting KV above 6350 would cause error
  • Bug fix: Berg connection diagram was incorrect, showed receiver pack at 12V
  • Bug fix: Installer prerequisites were updated to correct changes in .NET install package
3.12 Beta 10/21/08 5.9MB
3.11 Beta 08/15/08 5.32MB
3.10 Beta 06/27/08 5.0MB For a complete explanation of the new features included in this version, click here to read the BETA SOFTWARE RELEASE NOTES page.
  • Added new Phoenix firmware (V2.00 Beta)
  • Added 'File - Print' to allow a settings list to be printed
  • Added new dialogs and functionality required for new governor mode in Phoenix firmware
3.051 Final 05/08/08 4.4MB
  • Minor bug: fixed discrete cutoff voltages settings on the Monster Max.
3.05 Final 03/24/08 4.7MB
  • Updates to Hydra software to version 1.04 and Sidewinder software to version 1.18
3.04 Final 01/22/08 4.4MB
  • Updates to Mamba, Mamba Max and Sidewinder software to version 1.17
3.03 Beta 01/21/08 4.6MB
  • Updates to Mamba, and Mamba Max software to version 1.16
  • Initial release of Sidewinder software
3.01 Beta 09/07/07 3.5 MB
  • Added Thunderbird software version 1.05
  • Added initial release of Phoenix SHV software, version 1.00
3.00 Beta 05/26/07 3.8 MB
  • Added Phoenix software version 1.56
  • Changed CastleLink firmware to allow linking of new Phoenix HV controllers
  • Initial Vista support - Changed CastleLink device to use a standard HID driver so no 'Signed Driver' would be required.
2.25 Final 05/07/07 3.2 MB
  • Added Hydra software version 1.03
  • Added Thunderbird 36/54 software version 1.04
  • Bugfix: removed duplicate Phoenix software version 1.55
2.24 Final 05/01/07 3.3 MB
  • fixed bug with newer Phx-10 versions
2.23 Final 02/13/07 3.1 MB
  • Added Mamba software version 1.09
2.22 Final 01/19/07 3.1 MB
  • Added Phoenix software version 1.55
  • Added Barracuda software version 1.03
2.19 Final 09/22/06 3.3 MB
  • Added Phoenix software version 1.53
  • Added Barracuda software version 1.02
2.18 Final 08/14/06 2.8 MB
  • Added new functionality for Berg 7P real-time programming/viewing
2.17 Final 07/07/06 3.1 MB
  • Added new functionality for Berg 7P real-time programming/viewing
2.165 Final 06/02/06 2.8 MB
  • USB Device firmware upgrade
  • Increased link flexability/stability
  • Bug fix: setting Mamba brake strength to 100% actually set it to 0% on some firmware versions
2.15 Final 05/04/06 2.8 MB
  • Added formatting options to help popups
  • Added functionality to open multiple help popups at once
2.13 Final 01/12/06 3.8 MB
  • Released Mamba-25 version 1.04
  • Released Phoenix version 1.23
  • Fixed bug: Castlelink would crash when connecting to a specific older version of the Phoenix-35/45
2.12 Final 11/30/05 3.6 MB
  • Added new version of software for the Mamba-25
2.11 Final 11/07/05 3.6 MB
  • Added software for compatibility with latest Phoenix-25s
  • Added software for compatibility with latest Phoenix HVs
  • Improved accuracy of Mamba throttle/brake curves
2.10 Final 10/13/05 3.5 MB
  • Added 'About...' menu item which shows the currently running version
  • Added 'Help...' menu item which gives basic Castle Link operational help
  • Added help buttons ('?') to each setting to provide a description of each setting as well as each option
  • Added Phoenix Software Version 1.22
  • Fixed bug relating to international decimal punctuation discrepancies (Computers set to use the ',' character as a radix)
2.041 Final 08/29/05 3.4 MB
  • Added Thunderbird software version 1.03
  • Fixed typo on new Phoenix-25 software, "Brake Delay" setting ".9 seconds" was mis-typed as ".8 seconds"
2.04 Final 08/23/05 3.4 MB
  • Added ability to disable auto update
  • Added Thunderbird Support
  • Added new Phoenix-25 support
2.03 Beta 07/01/05 3.5 MB
  • Added Phoenix version 1.161
2.02 Beta 06/30/05 3.5 MB
  • Added error checking in "Check For Updates"
  • Fixed deadlock bug in "load/Save Settings"
  • Added Phoenix v1.6
2.01 Beta 06/23/05 3.5 MB
  • Increased MDAC version requirement
  • Added Phoenix v1.51 for Phoenix-10
2.00 Beta 06/13/05 3.5 MB
  • Initial release
  • Added Phoenix v1.50