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The TowerPro MG996R is a high-torque servo with durable metal gears. The listing gives a stall torque of 9.4kg/cm at 4.8V and 11kg/cm at 6V, an operating range of 4.8V to 7.2V and a 180-degree operating angle.
It responds quickly and accurately, with an operating speed of 0.17 seconds per 60 degrees at 4.8V and 0.14 seconds per 60 degrees at 6V.
The package includes a 3-pin power and control cable and mounting hardware, and the wire colours are red for positive, brown for negative and orange for the PWM signal.
High torque: 9.4kg/cm at 4.8V and 11kg/cm at 6V.
Durable metal gears: strength for heavier loads.
Fast, accurate response: 0.17s/60 degrees at 4.8V and 0.14s/60 degrees at 6V.
Wide voltage: 4.8V to 7.2V.
180 degree range: standard position servo.
Ready to mount: 3-pin cable and mounting hardware included.
A hobby servo combines a small motor, a gearbox and a position sensor with control electronics. You send it a pulse every 20 milliseconds or so, and the width of the pulse tells it where to go: about 1.5 milliseconds is centre, with roughly 1.0 and 2.0 milliseconds at the ends. The servo drives its output shaft until the sensor says it has reached the commanded position, then holds it against the load.
Digital servos process the signal with a microcontroller and drive the motor at a much higher rate than analogue servos, which gives faster response, a smaller dead band and stronger holding torque. Metal gears cope better with shock loads than plastic ones, and ball bearings keep the shaft smooth and reduce wear.
Always power a servo from a supply that can deliver its peak current, not from a weak receiver port, and keep the linkage free so the servo never strains against a mechanical stop. A stalled servo draws a large current and can overheat within seconds.
Robot arms and legged robots
RC cars and steering
Large RC aircraft control surfaces
Pan-tilt platforms
Arduino and hobby robotics
The specification table lists an operating voltage of 4.8V to 7.2V, a running current of 500 to 900mA at 6V, a 180-degree operating angle, a weight of 55g and dimensions of 40.7 x 19.7 x 42.9mm.
The stall current can be several amps, so use a suitable power supply and do not power the servo from a microcontroller board's regulator.
Operating voltage: 4.8V-7.2V
Running current: 500-900mA (6V)
Operating angle: 180 degrees
Speed: 0.17s/60 (4.8V); 0.14s/60 (6V)
Stall torque: 9.4kg/cm (4.8V); 11kg/cm (6V)
Weight: 55g
Dimensions: 40.7 x 19.7 x 42.9mm
Wires: red +, brown -, orange signal
1 x TowerPro MG996R metal gear servo motor, 180 degree
Robotics and RC builders who want the popular MG996R metal-gear servo.
9.4kg/cm at 4.8V and 11kg/cm at 6V.
4.8V to 7.2V.
180 degrees.
55g.
0.17s/60 degrees at 4.8V and 0.14s/60 degrees at 6V.
One MG996R servo with a 3-pin cable and mounting hardware.
| Brand | TowerPro |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40.7 x 19.7 x 42.9 mm |
| Operating Voltage | 4.8-7.2V |
| Rotation Angle | 180 degrees |
| Running Current | 500-900 mA (6V) |
| Weight | 55.000000 g |
| Selling unit | PCS |
