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).
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
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.
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.
Just a waste of time.
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.
It makes tuning my cars so much more efficient for such a small weight/power penalty.