We searched high and low to find an affordable yet high quality DC motor for robotics, and a solid start to our Robot Motors section. After a lot of trial and error, testing dozens of motors, we have found what we believe to be a solid choice for small-medium sized robots weighing 2-5 lbs. The RPM make them an ideal choice for 3-4" wheels, and with an integrated encoder you can calculate odometry data to make your robots navigate the real world.
This motor includes a 6-pin 2.0mm pitch PH JST cable that breaks out motor inputs and the associated encoder I/O.
Documentation:
Product Specifications
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 6-8.4v |
| Gear Ratio | 40:1 |
| Rated Load Speed | 163 RPM +/- 10% |
| No Load Speed | 212 RPM +/- 10% |
| No Load Current | <400mA |
| Rated Current | 3A |
| Stall Current | 6A |
| Encoder type | Hall Effect Quadrature |
| Encoder PPR | 13 PPR |
| Encoder Output Resolution | 520 ticks/revolution |
| Encoder Voltage | 5v |
| Shaft Diameter | 6mm |