Dave L
Well I finally got a new Motor Controller, (unfortunately the BV4113 just didn't have the horse power, even with a cooling fan). Anyway I now have the sabertooth 2x5. I have read several others using theirs successfully so it's obviously an ID10T error! I have seen three different switch settings, but I am still having problems. Depending on which dip setting and values I use, either nothing moves (Sabertooth blue light flashes when it receives the input signal) or I can only get one side to move and have no control over the speed. (the one side runs like a bat out of hell! Not good, since this is supposed to be a Dog babysitter!)
I am using a R/C tank body (tracked) using two motors (differntial drive). I have the Modified Movement Servo, Left Wheel on D1 (EZB)and S1 (Sabertooth), Right Wheel on D2. (EZB)and S2 (Sabertooth). 9.6VDC battery to B+/-, EZB has a separate 7.2Vdc battery.
Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated!
Dave L.
@Gotrobbed - First let me say "I'm not worthy!, Sir" Your R2 is looking awsome.
Do you use a Modified servo Movement panel? If so what settings? I have tried swapping the motor cables and servo position settings. Even when using just the joystick panel, the motors don't move in the correct directions, much less consistantly. I'll Try again tomorrow using your suggestions.
Dave L.
Hi Dave
Did you get it working ? . Hows the robot coming along.
Steve_C
Nope. Even using Gotrobbed's settings. The controller still doesn't run the motors properly. Using a game controller joystick, if I push the controll fwd, one motor run full tilt. If I push the controller left, then both motors go fwd. In most cases niether motors work using the Modified servo Movement panel, if they do it's intermittant and random.
Dave L.
Hi Dave.
Just a thought you've only got the signal and ground wires connected from the EZ_B to the sabertooth havent you?. You dont need the power (red) connected.
Steve_C
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@DJ
Nice one DJ
Steve_C
@Steve_C. Yes, to just Signal and ground wires. In fact I will be digging the O-Scope out today. Now if I can just remember how to turn it on?!
Thanks DJ, I'll try it tonite.
DJ, You're Awesome Sir!
A quick change of the switch settings and it's running perfect.