Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter

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The Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter gives you access to powerful Castle Link ESC tuning features right from your iOS or Android smartphone! Castle Link is an essential component of customization for all Castle ESCs. While the controllers are plug and play, the benefits of fine tuning your Castle ESC through the Castle Link Programming Suite have only reinforced the sophistication and value of the Castle product line. Not only do you get the ability to adjust many variables to enhance your experience, you have the assurance that firmware updates for future features and improvements for your controller are provided at no cost to you. 

Discover just how easily and quickly you can reign in tuning with the release of the Castle B•LINK WIRELESS ADAPTER, which will allow most Castle Link compatible products to be programmed via wireless enabled mobile devices using the free application, with firmware updating to be added soon.

CASTLE LINK APP FEATURES:
The Castle Link App contains all of the same tuning options as the Castle Link USB Programming Suite used on a Windows compatible PC, now with even greater flexibility. 

NOTE:

  • All current Castle Creations ESCs, many older units and the BEC 2.0 and BEC Pro are supported, for a complete listing of compatible ESCs and accessories please view the PDF file in the resources tab above.
  • App available for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play. 

Features:

  • WIRELESS COMMUNICATION allows you to interface with most Castle Link compatible ESCs and accessories to change parameters and update  firmware.
  • DATA LOG VIEWING allows the user to view and download data logs wirelessly, giving you the information needed to fine tune your setup.
  • COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT at 1.20" x .81" x .25" (30.48mm x 20.55mm x 6.55mm) and 0.23oz (6.62g), it can be installed in the vehicle or airframe without significantly increasing model weight.
  • CONVENIENT WATERPROOF DESIGN allows you to quickly adjust settings in the field without disconnecting or disassembling the model. It can stay installed in the model or be easily swapped between models.
  • FREE APP DOWNLOAD is readily available in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once downloaded it does not require a data connection so it can be used in the most remote of areas and won’t use data.
  • EASY TO USE application can be used with multiple B-Link Wireless Adapters or can store model information and allow you to use one adapter on multiple models.
  • PASSCODE PROTECTED with (user-selectable) 4-digit code to prevent unwanted tampering with your settings.
  • SYNC information between multiple devices by creating a free account (requires internet connection to sync database).
Specifications:
Input Voltage: Minimum: 4.5V - Maximum: 13V
Max Continuous Current: 10A
Maximum Burst Current: 20A
Dimensions (with wires): 7.25" x 0.81" x 0.27" (184.15mm x 20.55mm x 0.27"mm)
Dimensions (w/o wires): 1.20" x 0.81" x 0.27" (30.48mm x 20.55mm x 0.27"mm)
Weight: 6.62gm / 0.015lbs
Needed for Operation: Castle Link App found at Apple Store or Google Play. 

This product was added to our catalog on May 1, 2018

Esteban Ronquillo
Verified Owner
Monday, May 28 2018 (about 7 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
If you are serious about tuning, the B-Link has got to be the best thing you can do to your Castle ESC equipped machine. Castle link is nice and all, but some of my builds are difficult to access the receiver, so plugging in a castle link is a bit of a pain. Having the ability to install this in between the ESC and receiver, and then tune the ESC with my iphone makes this a must have accessory. I have never been able to tune my throttle, brake and drag brake profiles so effortlessly! I have 3 b-links, and as I get cars dialed in to perfection, I will gradually move the b-links to other cars until they are all perfect. The only complaint I have is that Castle didnt make this possible sooner!
Alexey Voevodskiy
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jan 18 2022 (about 3 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
A little pain until I figured out how it works.
First - always turn on bluetooth and GPS (!!!) on your device (without active GPS B-link WILL NOT CONNECT TO ESC even if you set location permission for Castle link app on your phone - it won't work unless you turn on GPS).

Secondly, I had problems with the throttle and brake curves in the Castle application - I did a throttle calibration several times, but the curves did not work. Every time the motor was started with 100% throttle (i.e. no ramp up). As it turned out, the problem was in my Traxas TQi transmitter, where the smooth throttle parameter was also in the settings. In general, the transmitter settings interrupted the setting of the curves in the B-link settings of ESC. In the end, I set the TQi settings to default, and only then did the curves start working in the application.
Bill Deras
Wednesday, Jul 1 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
Using my 2-3 year old Android phone, I ran into issues with the app and the B Link Bluetooth Adapter from the very beginning. The only way I found to link the adapter to the Mamba X ESC was to repeatedly turn off/restart the phone until the app recognized the adapter. May work better with other brands of cell phones; but, certainly not mine. Will be buying the USB adapter instead. Buyer beware!
Alfredo Montero
Verified Owner
Thursday, Nov 21 2019 (about 5 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
I like it but I use android and got it to use with the app but doesn't work as it should maybe gotta update it. doesn't send info to the esc.
Trevor Baker
Verified Owner
Monday, Aug 10 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
I was super excited when I first got this and paired with my mambax8s, worked perfectly when I first set it up. A week later I was wanting to enable torque control so I got on my tablet went to the app and it went down hill from there. My tablet just did not want to sync with the B link anymore and when it did, it would connect for maybe 2 secs and then disconnect. I synced some other devices afterward just to be sure it wasn't on my end. Will be returning B link. Shame cause I had high Hope's for this $50 product...
Erik
Verified Owner
Wednesday, May 10 2023 (about 2 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
Works pretty well with one exception. Do not try to update your firmware through this! It will fail 100% of the time. For everything else it’s great. I don’t know why they even let you attempt a firmware update with this. I’m using an iPhone. The app is good and has all the features.
James Ja
Verified Owner
Wednesday, May 3 2023 (about 2 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
made things worse. then I had to burrow the neighbors lap top to sort it out. Skp this
El Manalo
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Apr 12 2023 (about 2 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
Almost had a heart attack but in the end it worked out well...let me explain:
I was doing a firmware upgrade (to 2.13) and in the middle of the firmware upgrade my process on the phone it seems hung up and would not progress forward. The Castle Link app had a hung progress bar and said do not move off the app and do not turn off the phone...after being in turmoil for 30 minutes I decided I was forced to do just this.
I had to restart my phone, restart the app. Restart the ESC. Luckily my phone was able to connect with the B link and the ESC!
I decided to first re-install the lower versions and those went fine. I installed version 2.13 (this is the most current version at time of this writing) like I originally intended and that went successfully! Whew!

I was already worried I had to send back the ESC, which then would have meany my Arrma Limitless would be dead until I got the ESC back. It wound up working fine and tested it a few times with the new version, able to connect to it and change some ESC parameters for punch and braking, even trying out ABS! Ran my limitless up and down the block, shakedown runs nothing crazy but was looking for how the car behaved and being a new car was looking for anything coming loose or getting hot. Nothing to complain about, specifically the ESC is running just fine. I spent my time on checking the car mechanically and only once in a while checking the ESC settings. No issues at all so it gets the 5 stars in the end.

As a RC fanatic (both cars and planes) who was away and now back into it all I can say is that there are so many tuning options with the Transmitter and now the ESCs it's amazing.

tip for the new person: Restart your phone before doing this and shut down notifications from other apps during the ESC firmware upgrade.

My ESC - Mamba 8X for a 1717 1650kv motor. Running a 30T gear on the Limitless.
John D
Verified Owner
Saturday, Mar 4 2023 (about 2 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
Just full of disappointment, it's 2023 and castle isn't up to par. Glitchy, constant connection issues, download data worked once, make a change to the settings and send to esc and it doesn't save. Had to use my computer to make changes and view logs, why did I buy this if I still have to use my computer?
Just a waste of time.
Kyle H
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Dec 7 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
This adapter was plug and play for me when using the Castle App on iPhone.
Although I wouldn't rate the app 5 stars as it's clunky and a bit glitchy, the adapter itself worked flawlessly. Took me 10 minutes total from opening the package to having a tune ready to go.

If you are using this with an iPhone I would 100% recommend it, I do not have experience with the Android side of things though so I won't give my opinion there.
Matthew Taylor
Verified Owner
Friday, Aug 5 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
I was really disappointed in the connectivity issues with this. It usually takes me 4-5 tries to get it to link up to my BEC, and it constantly disconnects. When I finally get it to work, it’s really neat, and is a cool idea, but for some reason, mine doesn’t like to link up very well.
Mikel Norman
Verified Owner
Friday, Jul 29 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
purchased in May to use with my Copperhead 10 ESC and this ESC is NOT added to the Bluetooth link/app at that time I haven't checked since due to getting it programmed the traditional way. Giving a 4 star because i have seen the capability of the Bluetooth link/app but slight disappointed it wasn't updated with the new copperhead 10 but still a 4 star knowing it was a newer ESC and things take time.
Horace
Verified Owner
Thursday, Dec 23 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
Easy to use. No issues at all. A must have if you want to program your ESC in my opinion
Gori rider
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jan 19 2021 (about 4 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
Highly recommend getting this if you just got a new castle creations esc. Very helpful getting things set to how you want it. Not something you’d want plugged in all the time for on-the-fly adjustments, but ideal for when you want to know how your esc is communicating to your motor and want to make more dramatic adjustments.
John Henke
Verified Owner
Monday, Dec 21 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
It is easy to install and makes changing your Esc settings really easy.
Tim Kachel
Verified Owner
Sunday, Apr 5 2020 (about 5 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
Very convenient device. Re-entering into RC after almost a decade i was super excited to find this.
It makes tuning my cars so much more efficient for such a small weight/power penalty.
Warren bell
Verified Owner
Friday, Apr 15 2022 (about 3 years ago)
Castle Creations B Link Wireless Adapter
A wast of money does not work app does not send setting to b link uninstall app a few times .a wast of time .and money