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Picking The Right Sabertooth

Hey guys:) Im looking at getting a Sabertooth on order and not really which one to go with. I'm using a Jazzy Elite Electric Chair, that states a 40 amp system, but cant find anything on the motors for amperage. Doesn anyone have some experience with the Jazzy that can give me some insight?


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#33  

lol ya, going to save that kind of sillyness untill day 2 :O DAM! Hoping to get this part figured out before the weekend. Electrical panel and came today with the ST, and the Motherboard and power supply come tomorrow. Getting excited.

#34  

Yep, just press start button and the script will run for about 5 seconds then the motors and script will stop... well it should, anyway... It is just a simple test to see if the sabertooth responds... running and then stopping both channels (motors)

#35  

Ah ok ic:) Thanks so much for taking the time, Richard. Very much appreciated!

#36  

Ah, no worries... We'll get you up and running before you blow ....your saber... I mean complete your project....:P

#37  

:) Ill need it, thats for sure! lol

#38  

@Dana... Just a though... Do you own a multimeter? Maybe a good idea to connect it to your wheelchair motors to see generally what kind of amps they are pulling... This will help you determine if both motors are running ok...etc... I usually do this (for motors and electronics) for my projects for no other reason than to be able to estimate how long my batteries might last...

#39  

Yes i do, and definitely need to, use it alot as i move through this project. I have someone who will be taking care of the heavy lifting parts of the project, but im pushing through a lot of it so i have a good understanding of how things work on the electrical end of things, but don't trust myself enough, for the whole project.