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Castle power-system component option

Redcat Racing Gen9 International Scout 800A Trail Truck · RERGEN9

Castle lists the combination for heavier Gen9 builds under 9 lb ready to run. The ESC technical table limits this motor package to 3S despite the motor table and overview saying 4S; use 2S-3S only here. A battery connector is required. Verify the two-speed servo and receiver voltage before changing BEC output; no complete installed recipe is claimed.

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Parts & installation

Manufacturer documented
Vehicle
Redcat Racing Gen9 International Scout 800A Trail TruckRERGEN9
Position
center
Change
Replace the original motor and ESC with the manufacturer-listed Castle combo.

Parts needed

Sold packages; retained hardware is stated separately
PartQty
010-0155-09Mamba X ESC and 1406-2280Kv sensored motor combo1

Castle-recommended Gen9 component option, limited here to 2S-3S. Check receiver and shift-servo voltage before setting the BEC; installation hardware is not a complete bill.

Installation notes

  • This is an electronics component offering. Mounting, wiring and calibration must be checked for the actual vehicle; a full installed conversion recipe is not claimed.
  • Retain conservative gearing initially, verify motor/ESC temperatures, and match battery voltage to the motor package limit rather than the ESC-only headline.

Sources

Redcat Gen9™ / Castle Creations (opens in a new tab)
  • Castle specifies the 1406-2280/Mamba X combination at 2S-3S for crawling builds under 9 lb. BEC and auxiliary-servo requirements depend on the build.
SURFACE ESC, MOTOR COMBO: MAMBA X, SENSORED, 25.2V WP ESC AND 1406-228 / Castle Creations (opens in a new tab)
  • The ESC technical table limits the included 2280KV motor package to 3S, while the motor table and overview say4S. This reference uses the conservative 2S-3S route.