The Sabertooth 2X60 is one of the most versatile, efficient and easy
to use dual motor drivers on the market. It is suitable for high powered
robots - up to 120lbs in combat or up to 1000lbs for general purpose
robotics.
Out of the box, the Sabertooth can supply two DC brushed motors with
up to 60A each. Peak currents of 120A per channel are achievable for a
few seconds.
Overcurrent and thermal protection means you'll never have to worry
about killing the driver with accidental stalls or by hooking up too big
a motor.
Sabertooth allows you to control two motors with: analog voltage,
radio control, serial and packetized serial. You can build many
different robots of increasing complexity for years to come with a
Sabertooth. Sabertooth has independent and speed+direction operating
modes, making it the ideal driver for differential drive (tank style)
robots and more.
The operating mode is set with the onboard DIP switches so there are
no jumpers to lose. Sabertooth features screw terminal connectors -
making it possible for you to build a robot without even soldering.
Sabertooth is the first synchronous regenerative motor driver in its
class. The regenerative topology means that your batteries get recharged
whenever you command your robot to slow down or reverse. Sabertooth
also allows you to make very fast stops and reverses - giving your robot
a quick and nimble edge. [/p]
Sabertooth has a built in 5V 1A Switch-mode BEC that can supply power
for your receiver or microcontroller, as well as 3-4 standard analog
servos. The lithium cutoff mode allows Sabertooth to operate safely with
lithium ion and lithium polymer battery packs - the highest energy
density batteries available.
Sabertooth's transistors are switched at ultrasonic speeds (24kHz) for silent operation.
Sabertooth 2X60 uses 0.8 milliohm MOSFETs in its bridge.
Use of our motor drivers with cheap AC adapters is not recommended. Use a battery or at least put a battery in parallel with a DC supply.
