TowerPro MG996R Digital High Torque Servo Motor (360° Rotation)

TowerPro MG996R Digital High Torque Servo Motor (360° Rotation)

The TowerPro MG996R 360° Servo Motor is a continuous rotation, high-torque digital actuator designed for heavy-duty hobbyist applications. An upgraded version of the famous MG995, it features redesigned IC controls and a highly accurate PCB layout. The physical internal physical gear train is upgraded to tough aluminum 6061-T6. Consequently, it easily avoids the common stripping issues that plaque standard copper or plastic servos. This specific variant is modified for full continuous rotation rather than standard positional angles. The TowerPro MG996R 360° Servo Motor is the perfect budget brute for moving robotics or camera sliders.

Features

• Heavy-Duty Metal Gears: Upgraded aluminum 6061-T6 internals are lighter and much stronger than standard copper.

• Continuous 360° Rotation: Modified internals allow for non-stop spinning, perfect for drive wheels and pulley systems.

• Stable Dual Ball Bearings: The output shaft rests on high-quality dual ball bearings to prevent binding under heavy lateral loads.

• Redesigned Dead Band: Advanced IC controls drop the dead bandwidth down to roughly $1\mu s$ or $5\mu s$ for accurate reaction times.

• Universal “S” Type Plug: The default JR-style female header connects seamlessly into Futaba, Spektrum, or standard RC receivers.

Key Points

• It commands high stall torque outputs ranging from $9.4\text{ kg/cm}$ up to $11\text{ kg/cm}$ depending on your fed voltage.

• The analog control architecture responds rapidly to classic 50Hz PWM signal pulses.

• Requires an external battery power supply to prevent pulling too much current from a delicate microcontroller or Arduino.

• Comes packaged with standard plastic horns and installation screws to get you built and running quickly.

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