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# 227:1 Metal Gearmotor 25Dx56L mm MP 12V with 48 CPR Encoder

**Brand:** Pololu

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/227-1-metal-gearmotor-25dx56l-mm-mp-12v-with-48-cpr-encoder

## Pricing

- **Price:** $68.08
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 1 units
- **Supplier (Pololu):** 0 units
- **SKU:** PL-3245

## Description

This medium-power 12V brushed DC gearmotor features a 226.76:1 metal spur gearbox and an integrated 48 CPR quadrature encoder on the motor shaft, providing 10,884.47 counts per revolution of the gearbox output shaft for precise position and speed feedback. The gearmotor has a cylindrical form factor with a diameter just under 25mm. The D-shaped output shaft is 4mm in diameter and extends 12.5mm from the gearbox face plate. Key Features 226.76:1 Metal Gearbox – High gear ratio for strong torque output 48 CPR Quadrature Encoder – 10,884.47 counts per revolution of output shaft Medium-Power 12V Motor – Brushed DC motor with reliable performance Metal Spur Gears – Durable construction for demanding applications D-Shaped Output Shaft – 4mm diameter, 12.5mm extension for secure mounting Specifications Voltage: 12V Gear Ratio: 226.76:1 No-Load Speed: 33 RPM No-Load Current: 200mA Stall Torque: 23 kg·cm (320 oz·in) Stall Current: 2.1A Encoder Resolution: 48 CPR (motor shaft) Diameter: ~25mm Output Shaft: 4mm D-shaped, 12.5mm long Ideal For Robotics and mobile platforms Precision position control systems Motorised mechanisms requiring encoder feedback PID-controlled drive systems Package Contents 1× 227:1 Metal Gearmotor 25Dx56L mm MP 12V with 48 CPR Encoder

**Product Type:** physical

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