castle-creations castle link User Manual
Important, please read this in its entirety before
downloading and using Castle Link Beta 1.51
V1.51 is the most significant software update Castle Creations has released for its Phoenix line of
brushless sensorless speed controllers. This revision is our effort to create the best helicopter speed
control available. In the process of improving helicopter functions we also improved features across all
modes of flying, not just helicopter functions. All functions are documented by blue questions marks
above the settings which you can check in the Castle Creations link anytime you have an ESC plugged
into the link.
brushless sensorless speed controllers. This revision is our effort to create the best helicopter speed
control available. In the process of improving helicopter functions we also improved features across all
modes of flying, not just helicopter functions. All functions are documented by blue questions marks
above the settings which you can check in the Castle Creations link anytime you have an ESC plugged
into the link.
Please read and print or print and read before using this software version. Print this so you will have a
manual and reference for using the brand new Castle Creations Phoenix controller you will have by
installing this software.
manual and reference for using the brand new Castle Creations Phoenix controller you will have by
installing this software.
Error Codes
We have added persistent error codes that the LED will flash until the ESC is disconnected from the
power source. The codes should help explain the conditions that are experienced by the controller in use.
We have added persistent error codes that the LED will flash until the ESC is disconnected from the
power source. The codes should help explain the conditions that are experienced by the controller in use.
1 flash -
Startup Failed
2 flashes - Low voltage cutoff in soft cutoff mode complete (voltage could not rebound above
cutoff voltage)
3 flashes - Over current (soft cutoff mode)
4 flashes - Low voltage cutoff (hard cutoff mode)
5 flashes - Over current (hard cutoff mode)
6 flashes - Prop strike detected
7 flashes - Excessive radio noise
SETTING
Throttle Type
Throttle Type changes how the ESC responds to the servo signal that is changed when you move the
transmitter throttle stick. There are no industry standards, and different transmitters will give different
signal for MIN (off) and MAX (full throttle). As a result, Castle must offer the following modes to
accommodate the different transmitters in use.
Auto calibrating is primarily for gliders;
Airplane Fixed Endpoint is for most fixed wing power planes.
Governor mode(s) (Low and High) is for collective pitch helicopters when you want a fixed head-speed
throughout the collective range.
Helicopter Fixed Endpoint is for fixed pitch helicopters and collective pitch helicopters when a manually
set throttle and pitch curve is used on the transmitter.
Throttle Type changes how the ESC responds to the servo signal that is changed when you move the
transmitter throttle stick. There are no industry standards, and different transmitters will give different
signal for MIN (off) and MAX (full throttle). As a result, Castle must offer the following modes to
accommodate the different transmitters in use.
Auto calibrating is primarily for gliders;
Airplane Fixed Endpoint is for most fixed wing power planes.
Governor mode(s) (Low and High) is for collective pitch helicopters when you want a fixed head-speed
throughout the collective range.
Helicopter Fixed Endpoint is for fixed pitch helicopters and collective pitch helicopters when a manually
set throttle and pitch curve is used on the transmitter.
Issue Date 5/18/2006
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