Description
The Pololu 6V 1000:1 Micro Metal Gearmotor is a miniature high-power brushed DC motor equipped with a 986.41:1 precision metal gearbox, designed for projects that require ultra-low speed and high torque output. With long-life carbon brushes, it ensures extended operational durability and smooth performance even under demanding conditions.
This compact gearmotor has a 10 × 12 mm cross-section and a D-shaped 3 mm output shaft, making it ideal for applications in robotics, automation, model-making, and mechatronic systems that need precise motion control.
Key Features
High reduction ratio 986.41:1 for extremely slow, controlled rotation
Operates efficiently at 6V with long-life carbon brushes
High torque output 125 oz·in suitable for heavy-load miniature mechanisms
Compact size 10×12×29.5mm ideal for small robots and precise devices
Reliable metal gearbox ensures long-term stability and low wear
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 6V DC |
| Gear Ratio | 986.41:1 |
| Free-Run Speed @ 6V | 32 RPM |
| Free-Run Current @ 6V | 120 mA |
| Stall Current @ 6V | 1600 mA |
| Stall Torque @ 6V | 125 oz·in (9 kg·cm) |
| Motor Type | Brushed DC Motor (HPCB, Carbon Brush) |
| Brush Type | Long-life Carbon Brushes |
| Shaft Type | D-shaped |
| Shaft Diameter | 3 mm |
| Shaft Length | 9 mm |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 29.5 × 12 × 10 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Extended Motor Shaft | No |
Applications
Educational and competition robots
Micro gearboxes and robotic joints
Sensor-driven mobile platforms
Miniature actuators and control mechanisms
What’s Included
1 x Pololu 6V 1000:1 Micro Metal Gearmotor
