Pololu
120:1 Plastic Gearmotor, 90º Output
A 120:1 plastic gearmotor with a 90° output shaft — the output is perpendicular to the motor axis, making it a compact choice for small robot designs where s...
A 120:1 plastic gearmotor with a 90° output shaft — the output is perpendicular to the motor axis, making it a compact choice for small robot designs where side-mounted wheels or mechanisms are needed. The enclosed gearbox and low-current brushed DC motor run on 3–12V, with a built-in safety clutch that slips before gear teeth can shear.
At 6V, the motor delivers approximately 75 oz·in of torque at 85 RPM, with a low 70mA free-running current that makes it a good match for small motor drivers and robot controllers.
Key Features
- 120:1 Gear Ratio – Good balance of speed and torque
- 90° Output Shaft – Perpendicular to the motor axis for compact mounting
- 3–12V Operating Range – Flexible voltage for different battery configurations
- Built-In Safety Clutch – Protects gears from excessive loads
- Enclosed Gearbox – Pre-assembled, fully enclosed gears
Specifications (at 6V)
- No-Load Speed – 85 RPM
- No-Load Current – 70mA
- Stall Torque – ~75 oz·in
- Stall Current – 800mA
- Operating Voltage – 3–12V
- Gear Ratio – 120:1
- Output Shaft – 7mm diameter × 6mm long, two flattened sides, 90° to motor axis
Ideal For
- Small robot drives with side-mounted wheels
- Compact wheeled platforms
- Educational robotics projects
- Low-cost alternative to modified hobby servos
Package Contents
- 1× 120:1 plastic gearmotor (90° output)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Stall torque
- The maximum twisting force a servo can produce when its output is held still and cannot move. It helps you judge whether the servo is strong enough for a robot joint, steering linkage, or other load.
- Torque
- A twisting force that causes something to rotate, usually measured in newton-metres or kilogram-centimetres. It matters when choosing motors, servos, gears, and tools because higher torque is needed to lift heavier loads, turn larger wheels, or move mechanisms without stalling.
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