User Manual

Power terminals
0V and 5V
The 0V and 5V connections are
used to power and interface to
low-power control circuits.
The 5V connection is a 5v
power output. The 2x60
utilizes a 1 Amp switching
BEC to power the onboard
electronics as well as to
provide power to your receiver
and up to 4 standard analog
servos. You can power
anything that requires 5V
straight from the Sabertooth
2x60. There is no need for an external BEC unless you need more than 1 Amp. The BEC will
work at full rated output throughout the Sabertooth’s operating voltage range. You can use the
BEC at full capacity whether you are running 7V or 24V in.
The 0V connection is the signal ground for the Sabertooth. In order to receive input signals
correctly, it must be connected to the ground of the device sending the signals. (Note: Internally
connected to B- )
Using the 0V and 5v connections to power a radio receiver in R/C mode and potentiometer in
analog mode is shown in Figures 2.1 and 2.2. If you are using multiple Sabertooths running from
the same radio receiver, only one should have the 5v line connected.
Figure 2.1: Analog input using a potentiometer
powered from terminal 5V.
Figure 2.2: R/C input using a receiver powered
from terminal 5V
The 5V terminal can be used to power loads up to 1A
continuously and 1.5A for peaks. The 0V signal must be
connected to the ground of the device generating the input
signal.