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Sabertooth Dual 25A DC Motor Driver
The Sabertooth 2X25 is a versatile dual DC motor driver capable of supplying up to 25A continuous (50A peak) per channel. Suitable for high-powered robots up...
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The Sabertooth 2X25 is a versatile dual DC motor driver capable of supplying up to 25A continuous (50A peak) per channel. Suitable for high-powered robots up to 100lbs in combat or 300lbs for general-purpose robotics, it features synchronous regenerative drive that recharges batteries during braking and reversing.
Controllable via analogue voltage, R/C, simplified serial, or packetised serial, with independent and speed+direction operating modes set via on-board DIP switches. Screw terminal connectors mean no soldering is required. A built-in 5V BEC powers your microcontroller or R/C receiver, and lithium cutoff mode enables safe use with Li-ion and LiPo batteries.
Key Features
- Dual 25A Channels – 25A continuous, 50A peak per channel
- Synchronous Regenerative Drive – Recharges batteries during braking and reversing for fast stops
- Multiple Input Modes – Analogue, R/C, simplified serial, and packetised serial
- DIP Switch Configuration – No jumpers to lose; set operating mode on-board
- Thermal & Overcurrent Protection – Safe operation even during stalls
- Built-in 5V BEC – Powers microcontrollers or R/C receivers directly
- Lithium Battery Mode – Safe cutoff for Li-ion and LiPo packs
- Ultrasonic Switching – 32kHz switching frequency for silent operation
- Screw Terminals – No soldering required
Specifications
- Current: 25A continuous, 50A peak per channel
- Voltage: 6–24V nominal, 30V absolute maximum
- Switching Frequency: 32kHz (ultrasonic)
- Input Modes: Analogue, R/C, simplified serial, packetised serial
- Dimensions: 65 × 80 × 20 mm
Ideal For
- Combat and competition robotics
- Differential drive (tank-style) robots
- High-powered general-purpose mobile robots
- R/C vehicles and autonomous platforms
Package Contents
- 1× Sabertooth Dual 25A DC Motor Driver
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- DIP switch
- A DIP switch is a small set of physical on/off switches used to configure hardware settings without software. It matters because changing features such as auto power-on or charging limits may require moving these tiny switches correctly.
- LiPo
- A LiPo (lithium polymer) battery is a rechargeable lithium battery widely used in portable projects because it is light and compact. LiPo cells need correct charging circuitry and careful handling to stay safe, so equipment that supports LiPo generally includes charging or protection hardware suited to that battery type.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- motor driver
- An electronic circuit that lets a low-power controller switch and control a motor that needs more current than the controller pins can safely provide. Checking motor driver support matters because pumps and motors usually cannot be connected directly to a microcontroller output.
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