Castle Creations Thunderbird-6 Brushless Speed Controller User Manual


Castle Creations Thunderbird-6 Brushless Speed Controller User Manual - cover page
Brand
Thunderbird
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
410 KB
Published
07 August, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
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About this manual

The Castle Creations Thunderbird-6 is a 6-amp brushless speed controller designed for 3S LiPo, NiCad, or NiMh batteries. It features a linear BEC, Castle Link compatibility, and requires no programming for basic operation with 3S LiPo batteries. The unit measures 1.02 x 0.67 x 0.32 inches and weighs 0.1 oz.

What's inside

  • Specifications
  • Safety First
  • Installation
  • Fly your Thunderbird
  • Changing Optional Settings
  • Battery Type
  • Brake Behavior
  • Motor Direction
  • Troubleshooting
  • Warranty

Specifications

Max amps6
Max volts15 volts
Battery compatibility3S LiPo 10 NiCad/NiMh
BEC typelinear regulator
BEC max current1.5 amp max
Length1.02" (26mm)
Weight0.1 oz (4 grams)

Frequently asked questions

Does the Thunderbird-6 require programming?

No, it requires no programming for basic operation with 3S LiPo batteries.

What battery type is the default setting?

The default setting is for Lithium Polymer type batteries.

How do I reverse the motor rotation?

You can swap any two of the motor side connections or use programming function 3 to reverse rotation via software.

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