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Are sensored motors waterproof or water resistant?
They are water resistant. We have added a double silicone conformal coating to the sensor circuit board to give it a level of water resistance. There are some precautions that need to be taken for reliable sensored operation and prolonged life. It is recommended to apply dielectric grease to the outside of the sensor port of the motor while the sensor wire is installed; if water gets in the sensor connection the motor will still operate, but it will operate in sensorless mode. Please refer the document “Running and Maintaining Castle Motors in Wet Conditions”
How do I change the direction of the motor when running sensored?
Unlike sensorless operation, you cannot simply swap two of the motor wires; the A,B,C wires between the motor and ESC must stay aligned correctly. To change the motor direction while running sensored you must change a setting on the ESC; the “Motor Direction” setting is accessible via the Castle Link USB programmer for Windows operating systems.
What Castle ESCs support sensored operation?
Currently the 1/14th/1:10th scale (crawler) Mamba Micro X2, 1/10th scale Mamba X, 1/10th scale Copperhead 10, 1/8th scale Mamba Monster X, 1/6th scale Mamba Monster X 8S and the 1/5th scale Mamba XLX2 are capable of sensored operation.
Can I trade in my old sensorless Castle motor for a new sensored version?
Absolutely! You can take advantage of our trade-in program to get a reduced cost on a new motor with a new full 1-year warranty. You can find details on our trade-in program on our Service Center.
Let us know in the comments below if you have any additional questions!
