
POLOLU-1163 · Pololu

These small brushed DC gearmotors can deliver a lot of power for their size. This version has a 6V brushed DC motor combined with a 73:1 metal spur gearbox. The gearmotor is cylindrical with a diameter of 20 mm, and the D-shaped output shaft is 4 mm in diameter and extends 10.7 mm from the face plate of the gearbox. Key specs at 6 V: 180 RPM and 250 mA free-run, 60 oz-in (4.3 kg-cm) and 3.2 A stall. Note: This gearmotor is being replaced by a new version with a slightly different gear ratio and a longer output shaft (the motor portion is unchanged). This short-shaft version will be… (Pololu item #1163)
| Part number | POLOLU-1163 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pololu |
| Category | Motors & Actuators › DC & Gear Motors |
| Pins | 2 |
| Voltage (max) | 6 V |
| Current | 3.2 A |
73:1 Metal Gearmotor 20Dx42L mm (Short Output Shaft) 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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