Orangutan X2 Robot Controllers

Pololu’s Orangutan X2 is by far the most powerful Orangutan. The design features a dual-AVR architecture that leaves an Atmel ATmega644 AVR microcontroller almost completely available to the user while taking care of low-level motor control tasks on the pre-programmed mega168. This chip also doubles as a programmer for the master processor. A stacked motor driver PCB allows the compact integration of beefy motor drivers that can deliver hundreds of watts. The Orangutan X2 is available with the VNH2SP30 or VNH3SP30 motor drivers and with or without a 4-line x 20-character LCD.

Orangutan X2 Package Options and Pricing

Components included in the Pololu Orangutan X2 Robot Controller with LCD.
  1. Orangutan X2 main board
  2. Motor driver (VNH2SP30 or VNH3SP30) daughter board
  3. USB A to Mini-B cable
  4. 4-line x 20-character LCD with LED backlight (with LCD option)
  5. Extra IDC connector for LCD (with LCD option)
  6. 15" LCD cable (with LCD option)


The most basic unit (VNH3SP30 motor drivers, no LCD) is $109. Upgrading to VNH2SP30 motor drivers adds $10 to the basic unit cost, and adding an LCD adds $30. The highest-end Orangutan X2 (VNH2 motor drivers with LCD), is $149. For more information about the VNH motor drivers, please see the “VNH3SP30 and VNH2SP30 Comparison” section of the dual high-power motor driver page.

Orangutan X2 with VNH3
Pololu item #: 716
Price: $109.00
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Orangutan X2 with VNH3

This version comes with VNH3SP30 motor drivers. It does not include an LCD.

Orangutan X2 with VNH2
Pololu item #: 718
Price: $119.00
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Orangutan X2 with VNH2

This version comes with VNH2SP30 motor drivers. It does not include an LCD.

Orangutan X2 with VNH3 and LCD
Pololu item #: 720
Price: $139.00
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Orangutan X2 with VNH3 and LCD

This version comes with VNH3SP30 motor drivers and a 4-line x 20-character LCD.

Orangutan X2 with VNH2 and LCD
Pololu item #: 738
Price: $149.00
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Orangutan X2 with VNH2 and LCD

This is our top-of-the-line version. It comes with VNH2SP30 motor drivers and a 4-line x 20-character LCD.