Castle Creations | Sidewinder Micro 1/18th Scale Power System

Slide on over to Sidewinder Micro for awesome Micro performance at an incredible price!
Sidewinder Micro is our new upgrade from the class leading original Mamba-25 controller that has dominated 1/18th scale since its introduction. Sidewinder Micro takes advantage of technology and price breakthroughs that only Castle can bring to the market. You won’t see this everyday, performance jumps ahead AND the price goes down. That’s the Castle commitment to our drivers.

Improved Performance
The Sidewinder Micro offers everything the original Mamba-25 did, and more:

Sidewinder Micro offers a huge step up in power handling from the original Mamba-25.
Sidewinder Micro offers refined software for ultra smooth starts.
Sidewinder Micro now controls brushed motors too. One controller DOES fit all!

Check out the Price!
Believe it or not, Sidewinder Micro is not only better than the original Mamba-25, but it's cheaper too! Sidewinder Micro ESC and combos run $20 to $30 less than their original Mamba-25 predecessors:

Sidewinder Micro ESC: ONLY $69.95
Sidewinder Micro/CM2042 Motor Combo: ONLY $119.95
Sidewinder Micro/CM2054 Motor Combo: ONLY $119.95
Sidewinder Micro/CM2068 Motor Combo: ONLY $119.95
Sidewinder Micro/CM2080 Motor Combo: ONLY $129.95

Programming Options
Just like the original Mamba-25, the following Sidewinder Micro settings can be changed with the transmitter:

Low battery voltage cut-off warning
Brake strength
Lockout reverse mode
Timing adjustment
Start-up mode
Reverse speed

The Sidewinder Micro ESC is Castle Link™ compatible too – drivers can use their Castle Link and a Windows PC to tune and tweak additonal settings, such as:

Throttle response curve
Brake response curve
Saved profile setup files
Punch control
Separate brake strength
Separate reverse power

For more information see the Castle Driver's Ed User Guide PDF.

Sidewinder Micro Specs

Part # and Retail Price:	SWM ESC: $69.95 SWM/CM2042: $119.95 SWM/CM2054: $119.95 SWM/CM2068: $119.95 SWM/CM2080: $129.95
Cells:	4-12 NiCad/NiMH 2-3s LiPo
Continuous:	More than you can handle!
Resistance:	0.045 ohms
Brake:	Proportional
Reversible:	Yes - with lockout
Low Voltage Cutoff:	Programmable
Size:	ESC: 0.95 x 1.72 x 0.4" Motor: 0.79" dia. x 1.3"
Weight w/wires:	ESC: 0.9 oz (24.5 g) Motor: 1.7 oz (48g)
Connector Type:	Universal

Trophies

Sidewinder Micro's predecessor, the Mamba-25, won many trophies including the RC Pro Series 18th Scale Nationals with Castle Driver Tim Mohr. In fact, the top three spots were taken by drivers using Castle Creations' original Mamba-25. Just wait til they get their hands on Sidewinder Micro!

Questions about Sidewinder Micro? Visit the Sidewinder Micro FAQ page.

Sidewinder Micro controller was designed and manufactured in Olathe, Kansas, using components sourced globally.
Product labels and images may not match those on this website.
Castle motors were designed in Kansas and manufactured in China.
Specifications subject to change without notice.