06 - Setup
Version 9.1 by Eric Nantel on 2021/12/20 13:41
Microcontroller / Autonomuous
1. Set the Sabertooth DIP Switches for your needs | |||
Sabertooth 2 x 12A Standard | Typical Setup | ||
![]() | 1 | OFF (Enable RC Mode) | |
2 | ON (Enable RC Mode) | ||
3 | OFF (Lithium Battery Mode) | ||
4 | OFF ( Enable Independent Mode) | ||
5 | ON (Disable Exponential) | ||
6 | OFF (Disable Timeout) | ||
Sabertooth 2x12 - Dip Switch Wizard | |||
Sabertooth 2x12 - User Guide | |||
2. Connect the Sabertooth to your Microcontroller | |||
![]() | Jumper on "VS" to use the Sabertooth as the power source for the BotBoarduino | ||
![]() | No Jumper to isolate the middle row and avoid conflicts | ||
![]() | Ground or 0V | ||
![]() | D3 To "S1" on Sabertooth #1 | ||
![]() | D5 To "S2" on Sabertooth #1 | ||
![]() | D6 To "S1" on Sabertooth #2 | ||
![]() | D9 To "S2" on Sabertooth #2 | ||
![]() | Jumper on "Ext" to power the BotBoarduino from the Sabertooth 5V regulator | ||
![]() | Jumper on "VL = VS" to link the two together | ||
3. Load the microcontroller with Code | |||
Lynxmotion GitHub - Arduino A4WD3 Examples | |||
4. Connect the battery | |||
5. Enjoy |