Castle link hand held programmer

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Dadx2mj

LOL I thought the whole idea here was to get away with having to take a laptop to the track not getting all to buy one

It is, but the few that would still like to carry a bulky laptop and can spend the extra $$$ might go with that option. I still think a nice program card with a graphic LCD would do the trick. Like I said before, graphic LCDs are not expensive at all.

[pasan]

But programming that graphics LCD would be.

Is there any possibility of this coming out any time soon? Or some kind of programable card that can up load different settings, to a MMM. Being able to hook the card up to the computer and change parameter would be cool to.

I am getting a 4s and a 6s lipo soon and i like to set my l.v.c. a little higher then normal. Also I want to be able to change settings from racing to bashing. My main problem is, my computer is a Mac. I don't get access to a windows based PC to often.

[eovnu87435ds]

Originally Posted by dorji

Is there any possibility of this coming out any time soon? Or some kind of programable card that can up load different settings, to a MMM. Being able to hook the card up to the computer and change parameter would be cool to.

I am getting a 4s and a 6s lipo soon and i like to set my l.v.c. a little higher then normal. Also I want to be able to change settings from racing to bashing. My main problem is, my computer is a Mac. I don't get access to a windows based PC to often.

I use a mac for all my Castle link programming. the solution I use is VMware fusion with windows XP installed as a virtual machine, but you would need to pay for both pieces of software... I'm not sure if this will take control of USB or not, but a program called darwine lets you run windows apps on a mac without installing a virtual machine or boot camp, and its free!

[johnrobholmes]

To my knowledge, a iphone, palm, or other handheld PC can't host USB yet. Can't use Castle link till they can host usb.

Just got my Monster Combo, and it looks like there is a slot cut out to house a programmer in the box.

[lutach]

Simple like the Asian guys are doing will do. Like I said before, those graphic LCDs are cheap and if anyone needs to change the throttle curve it's the only option I see. I don't bother with the throttle curve anyways and would just like to change other settings without the need of a laptop. Any other device such as a iphone or palm will just get too expensive.

[stum]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

To my knowledge, a iphone, palm, or other handheld PC can't host USB yet. Can't use Castle link till they can host usb.

Just got my Monster Combo, and it looks like there is a slot cut out to house a programmer in the box.

Simple enough to use a bluetooth why do we need a cable? Just a bluetooth plug into the ESC and software and done.. Any smartphone would handle this just fine.

[Unsullied_Spy]

Perhaps have the normal stuff all programmed like normal, and the curves (if you decide to mess with them--I prefer a linear throttle curve, that's why I don't drive nitro) would be programmed into it through your computer, with 2 or 3 different curves you can load in.

I just program mine once and that's all I need. I do have my laptop so re-programming in the field is easy. It's a Dell Inspiron 1525 so the 17" screen makes it a big large, but I don't think it's difficult to bring along.

[ssspconcepts]

I wonder if it would be any easier and less expensive to use something like a palm device, iPhone, or iTouch...all that would be required is to write an application to "interpret" the Castle Link program and then make an interface cable that goes from the bottom of the smart device to the controller.

If its marketed correctly and given adequate tech support, I would think other programmers and hobbiest would jump on the band wagon and start developing other applications for all sorts of RC hobbies (planes, helis, trains, boats, cars, etc.). Just my two cents...

[suicideneil]

Necro post ftw!

Any update on the handheld programmer? Or is the MMpro and new motor line up sucking resources up right now?

[rcdriver16]

get an acer