Dual motor controller

Thanks guys, never thought about using escs, makes sense to me. I ended up going with the saber tooth 2x12 because of its simplicity and ability to be configured. It has 6 dip switches and is compatible with lipo batteries. Eddie, I'm using a spektrum DX 18 specifically for its dual sliders for the tracks. I'll set up the 2x12 to run each motor individually. MCL I was reading the manual on the saber tooth and it says you can go full speed forward to full speed reverse without braking. It's also regenerative and will charge you battery when in reverse. Might be something you're looking for.

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Originally Posted by Snowman3725

Thanks guys, never thought about using escs, makes sense to me. I ended up going with the saber tooth 2x12 because of its simplicity and ability to be configured. It has 6 dip switches and is compatible with lipo batteries. Eddie, I'm using a spektrum DX 18 specifically for its dual sliders for the tracks. I'll set up the 2x12 to run each motor individually. MCL I was reading the manual on the saber tooth and it says you can go full speed forward to full speed reverse without braking. It's also regenerative and will charge you battery when in reverse. Might be something you're looking for.

Cool, sounds like that'll work out good for you. I have spectrum radios and love my DX 18's. Those sliders are perfect for excavator tracks.
That is very interesting about the batteries charging in reverse using that speak control. I did not know that they would do that.
Thanks

I'm not entirely sure if it's when in reverse, or if when the motor spins against the direction of travel when going forward to stopping/reverse, like in newer train locomotives, or hybrid cars. If the motor is spinning with no power going to it, it reverses the electrical flow. Maybe like an alternator in a car too?

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Originally Posted by Snowman3725

I'm not entirely sure if it's when in reverse, or if when the motor spins against the direction of travel when going forward to stopping/reverse, like in newer train locomotives, or hybrid cars. If the motor is spinning with no power going to it, it reverses the electrical flow. Maybe like an alternator in a car too?

Here is a paragraph from the Robotmarket place website about the Sabertooth:

"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."

I can't imagine it will make that much of a re-charge for your excavator. Especially that we don't really crawl with them much.... But a cool feature..