
POLOLU-1588 · Pololu

This gearmotor consists of a low-power, 6 V brushed DC motor combined with a 171.79:1 metal spur gearbox. The gearmotor is cylindrical, with a diameter just under 25 mm, and the D-shaped output shaft is 4 mm in diameter and extends 12.5 mm from the face plate of the gearbox. This gearmotor is also available with an integrated encoder. Key specifications: voltage no-load performance stall extrapolation 6 V 35 RPM, 100 mA 14 kg⋅cm (190 oz⋅in), 2.0 A (Pololu item #1588)
| Part number | POLOLU-1588 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pololu |
| Category | Motors & Actuators › DC & Gear Motors |
| Pins | 2 |
| Voltage (max) | 6 V |
| Current | 2 A |
172:1 Metal Gearmotor 25Dx56L mm LP 6V pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | + | passive | Motor terminal M1 (+) |
| 2 | - | passive | Motor terminal M2 (-) |
Schematic symbol and footprint
Footprint: Motor leads, 2 wire pads (off-board motor) — to scale, pad 1 in yellow (mm). Check against the datasheet before ordering PCBs.
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