Dimension Engineering Sabertooth 2x12A/6-24V regenerative motor controller board

The Sabertooth 2x12A Dual Motor Controller Board is a versatile and efficient driver module for wheeled or tracked robots weighing up to 45 kg. It is designed for a continuous current draw of 12A, with peak values of up to 25A per motor.

The Sabertooth 2x12A features overcurrent and overtemperature protection, which automatically puts the module into safety mode when the current exceeds safe levels. The transistors operate at 32 kHz, allowing for smooth and quiet operation. Additionally, the controller can be expanded with a Kangaroo X2 motion controller to enhance motor positioning accuracy and smooth speed. The Kangaroo X2 easily connects with the Sabertooth controller, enabling the use of quadrature encoders or potentiometers.

The Sabertooth Dual 12A regenerative motor controller can be controlled via PWM signals or a serial/TTL interface, compatible with popular single-board computers as well as Atmel and ST microcontrollers. The selection of signal type, address, and baud rate is done via a switch. Comprehensive documentation for configuration is available in the datasheet.

Technical specifications include:

• 12A continuous load, 25A peak per channel
• Up to 24V input
• Synchronous regenerative drive
• Ultrasonic switching frequency
• Overheat and overcurrent protection
• Lithium battery protection
• Control via PWM signals and TTL

The documentation includes:

• Sabertooth Dual PDF
• DIP Switch Wizard
• Quick Start Guide PDF
• Efficiency Comparison
• Description Manual
• Software Manual
• Arduino Library
• .NET (C# & VB) Library
• DEScribe PC Software.