Anyone tried Castle's new Field Link?
#1
Anyone tried Castle's new Field Link?
It says you can program most settings from the field w/o a computer and its only $30...
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...k.html#driving
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...k.html#driving
#2
Tech Regular
If there is a PC at the track, I'll use that, but I use the stick/manual method and it work fine.
The card does seem to allow for finer tuning (as opposed to 25%, 50%, 75%) by 10% increments. At least that's what it looks like. I don't know this, just guessing.
The card does seem to allow for finer tuning (as opposed to 25%, 50%, 75%) by 10% increments. At least that's what it looks like. I don't know this, just guessing.
#3
Tech Lord
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Yeah, got mine Tuesday! Took a few min getting the hang of it, but now I won't go out to run without it.
The setting that are in percentages - it varries on the card - drag brake is 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 100%. Brake Strength and Punch are set 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100%. There's nothing inbetween, these are hard wired choices.
The card or 'Field Link' as Castle calls it is so cool. Whip shell off, pull esc wire from rcvr, plug into card, flip switch on, program!
The setting that are in percentages - it varries on the card - drag brake is 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 100%. Brake Strength and Punch are set 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100%. There's nothing inbetween, these are hard wired choices.
The card or 'Field Link' as Castle calls it is so cool. Whip shell off, pull esc wire from rcvr, plug into card, flip switch on, program!
#5
Tech Regular
I'm still sold to track side PC programming, but Castle made a great move for people who don't have that option! Great move for them and the users!
#6
Tech Elite
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I have one coming in the mail , i think its great for going out and bashing , now i can mess with my settings without having to take a laptop with me everyplace. There is a lil more fine tuning via the computer but for on the go this should do the trick , i just wish castle would have made it a little nicer like the ezrun programming cards that are all backlit and digital but hey its better then nothing and i stand by castle's products and usually always use there esc's and motors. Iv had many different esc's and motors but i always go back to castle in the long run...
#8
Woah, When did this come out? This is perfect. you don't know how many times I get to the track and realized I forgot to Turn on or off LVC.
#9
Tech Addict
Na, if i'm going to spend another $30 on tuning without a computer I'll just buy (and did) the Tekin RX8 ESC. All in one faster and censored.
#11
looks like a great alternative but I also use a netbook via castle link. Plus it gives me something to do in between rounds of racing
#13
Tech Champion
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But the link card is certainly a nice product. If you're happy with the adjustments it provides, it will get the job done.
#14
I find the Field link a bit disappointing. It's a simple design which cannot be updated with new features when they become available.
Hobbywing's professional programmer makes a lot more sense. Hardware-wise, it's pretty basic - an LCD with a few buttons. But the big differentiator is it's software updateable. New features could be added by the manufacturer without purchasing an entirely new unit.
I was a bit surprised Castle didn't go down this route. They have an excellent history of software updates for their products and a programmable Castle Field would have been a perfect addition to their Caste Link ecosystem.
Additionally, a form factor like the Hobbywing programmer would have kept the unit portable but would allow for an unlimited number of settings to be accessed.
Hobbywing's professional programmer makes a lot more sense. Hardware-wise, it's pretty basic - an LCD with a few buttons. But the big differentiator is it's software updateable. New features could be added by the manufacturer without purchasing an entirely new unit.
I was a bit surprised Castle didn't go down this route. They have an excellent history of software updates for their products and a programmable Castle Field would have been a perfect addition to their Caste Link ecosystem.
Additionally, a form factor like the Hobbywing programmer would have kept the unit portable but would allow for an unlimited number of settings to be accessed.
#15
Tech Elite
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I hated taking a laptop or even a netbook to the track or out bashing with me , i would have to worry about it when i wasnt around , it would get dirty and plus its just another thing to carry around with me . This castle feild programming card i can throw right in my pocket or tool box. I never really mess with the throttle or break curves much anyway so to do it at home on the computer isnt much of a problem . but like i said in my previous post i def. wish they woulda put a lil more time into this and made it digital and backlit like the ezruns and hobby wings and also being able to update the firmware woulda been a great idea also. ohwell its simple and basic and helps allot so whatever . I only paid $25 on towerhobbies for it anyway...