Castle News

Keep updated on all things Castle Creations! Here you will find the latest and most up-to-date news, deals, exclusive offers, and everything in between.
DIGGING DEEP: THE WORLD OF RC TRUCK PULLING
RC truck pulling is one of the most torque-hungry, community-driven niches in the RC hobby. Whether you’re curious about the history, rules, events, or how to get started, this guide... Read more...
The 2025 Poor Boys RC Speed Run Challenge
In honor of the Hornet’s 40th anniversary, racers from all over are modding, tweaking, and gearing up these classics in the ultimate test: who can go the fastest? Read more...
Castle Link Explained: Versions, Updates, and More!
Whether fine-tuning throttle, updating firmware, or reviewing performance data, Castle Link is your go-to software. With two versions available, users ask why the split. This post explains connection methods, features... Read more...
Maximizing RC Speed Without Overheating: Gearing Tips
We are going to dive into how to fine-tune your gearing for speed (mostly) without cooking your ESC or motor—and how a few Castle “tools” make it easy to get... Read more...
Dynamic Duo of Power: Castle Cobra 5 & Cobra 5 Ace
Introducing the Castle Cobra 5 and Cobra 5 ACE, a high-performance ESC duo engineered to overpower 1/7th and 1/5th scale RC machines with cutting-edge hardware and software advancements. Read more...
Off the Cuff Blog Series
Welcome to our OFF THE CUFF BLOG SERIES, where we explore the unexpected. As enthusiasts, we can’t help but look to exciting advancements in Auto Tech to imagine the future... Read more...
Performance Advisory: ARRMA Granite GROM 1/18th Scale
This blog addresses the shaft failures reported on the 0808 motors in the upgraded ARRMA GROM vehicles. Read more...
COBRA 8 - OUR NEXT GEN ESC DESIGNED FOR 8TH SCALE!
Cobra 8 ESC Designed for 1/8th Scale Read more...
Cold Cruisers: Tips and Tricks for Winter RC Car Enthusiasts
Castle Creations: Tips and Tricks for Cold Weather RC Runs Read more...
ESC Survival Guide: Preventing Failures for Ultimate RC Performance
ESC Survival Guide: Preventing Failures for Ultimate RC Performance Read more...
Expert Tips: Caring for your Castle Motor
Protecting your investment. Caring for your Castle motor. Read more...
New 1721 1260Kv Motor! The BEST RC Bash Motor?
New 1721 1260Kv Motor! The Best RC Bash Motor? Read more...
When to Use a Cap Pack in Your Air or Surface Setup
We discuss all things Capacitor Packs! Read more...
Castle ESC Tuning for Crawlers
Castle ESC Tuning for Crawlers! Read more...
BRUSHLESS SENSORED MOTORS FOR 1:14 AND 1:16 SCALE VEHICLES!
We are pleased to introduce our 10 series sensored brushless motors for 1:14th and 1:16th scale vehicles!  Read more...
Motor Series: Sensored vs. Sensorless
Castle breaks down the difference between sensored and sensorless motors. Read more...
MAMBA X Series Audible Alerts - What are they saying?
MAMBA X Series Audible Alerts Read more...
Ultimate Castle Motor Comparison Review
Innovation RC reviews Castle Creations motors. Read more...
NEW PRODUCT: 1412 SERIES MOTORS FOR SERIOUS TORQUE
New Product: 1412 Series Sensored Motors  Read more...
New Feature: Data Log Capabilities Now Available on Castle Link Mobile App
Version 3.0 of Castle Link is available for iOS and Google Play. Read more...
New Product: 1721-2400Kv Brushless Motor
New Product Alert! 1721-2400Kv Brushless Motor Read more...
Data Logging Explained
Raz Shifrin explains Data Logging Read more...
NEW PRODUCT: Motor Rebuild Kits for 14XX & 15XX Sensored Motors
Castle Creations Motor Rebuild Kits Read more...
NEW PRODUCT: COPPERHEAD 10 PERFORMANCE ESC
New Product Alert! Copperhead 10 Performance ESC Read more...
TECH TIPS: How Do I Set Up My ESC to Run HV LiPos?
Tech Tips: How Do I Set Up my ESC to Run HV LiPos? Read more...
Service Advisory SA2021-1
Service advisory for Mamba X 8S firmware update. Read more...
Guest Contributor: A 20 Horsepower ESC
Castle Creations new Mamba XLX2 ESC outputs 20 horsepower Read more...
Tech Tips: Castle ESC Calibration - When, Why, and How
Tech Tips: ESC Calibration Tutorial Read more...
NEW PRODUCT UPDATE: B-LINK BLUETOOTH ADAPTER NOW SUPPORTS iOS AND ANDROID DEVICES
B-link Bluetooth Adapter Now Supports iOS and Android Devices Read more...
Guest Contributor: The Paths to Speed - Series I
RHouse 21 guest contributor: Paths to Speed Read more...
Castle 1406 Sensored Motors: 2-Pole Turn Count Equivalent
Castle's 1406 Series Sensored Motors: 2-Pole Turn Count Equivalent Read more...
X-Bus Telemetry Link
Castle's Spektrum X-Bus Telemetry Link Read more...
Tech Tip: Aux What??
Castle's auxiliary wire explained!  Read more...
Service Advisory: Talon 90 and Talon 120HV
Service Advisory for the Talon 90 and Talon 120HV. Read more...
Counterfeit Warning of Castle Motors
Counterfeit Warning of Castle's 08XX, 14XX, 15XX, 17XX, and 20XX motors. Read more...
Nic Case Built the Fastest RC Car in the World
Nic Case has broken the Guinness World Record for fastest R/C car. Read more...
Beta Testers Wanted
Castle Creations is always looking for power enthusiasts to test our products. Read more...
New Castle Link version available: 3.57.12
There's a new firmware update available for ALL brushless aircraft Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs). Read more...
Big Squid RC's "mini-review" of Castle's Polarized Connectors
Big Squid RC's "mini-review" of Castle's Polarized Connectors Read more...
Castle Creations Chosen by Blade Helicopter
Castle Creations Talon 15 ESC chosen by Blade Helicopters. Read more...
Talon HV120 and Castle Link Update
Castle's Talon HV120 and Castle Link Update. Read more...
Service Advisory: Castle 14XX and 15XX Series Motors
Castle Creations Service Advisory for 14XX and 15XX Series Motors Read more...