Sabertooth Dual 12A 6V-24V R/C Regenerative Motor Driver
Description
- Dual R/C motor driver
- Ultra-sonic switching frequency
- Thermal and over-current protection
- Lithium protection mode
- 12 Amp continuous / 25A Peak Power Rating
- 1 Amp Switching BEC
Sabertooth Dual 12A 6V-24V R/C Regenerative Motor Driver is a dual motor driver specifically optimized for use in radio-controlled vehicles. It is suitable for medium-powered robots, cars and boats. The Sabertooth 2x12 R/C replaces our 2x10 RC controller.

Out of the box, it can supply two DC brushed motors with up to 12A each. Peak currents of 25A 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. This special R/C edition of our motor driver comes with options for exponential control, autocalibration and built-in mixing. The operating mode is set with the onboard DIP switches so there are no jumpers to lose.
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 vehicle a quick and nimble edge. Sabertooth has a built in 5V Switching BEC that can provide power to a microcontroller or R/C receiver and a servo or two. The lithium cutoff mode allows Sabertooth to operate safely with lithium ion and lithium polymer battery packs - the highest energy density batteries available.
- 1x Sabertooth Dual 12A 6V-24V R/C Regenerative Motor Driver
- Up to 24V in: 12A continuous, 25A peak per channel
- 24V in: 10A continuous, 12A continuous with additional heatsinking/airflow, 25A peak per channel
- Synchronous regenerative drive
- Ultra-sonic switching frequency
- Thermal and overcurrent protection
- Lithium protection mode
Applications
- Combat robots up to 30lb
- Differential drive robots
- Radio controlled tanks, cars and boats
- Roving cyborg bobcats
Good item work's great
Plug n play with my 20 lb beast, literally plug n go. Super easy, the differential steering formulae are spot on, I'll be buying more of these as the requirements arise...
I have used this controller for many years without any issues. I needed another one and Robotshop delivered quickly. Can't go wrong with Sabertooth controllers. I have never had an issue with any order placed thru Robotshop.
Place on a vehicle rc Blizzard, some small problems, stopping engines ... but on battery lipo it's less common, I will change the engines for Titans 380 as we see on the internet videos, The engines of origin are not strong. The controller is not guilty. Good shopping. Thank you
Good product, quick shipping, very easy to use
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