Tigh-Torque Digital servo motor MG996R

📊 MG996R Servo Motor
🧠 General Overview
Type: Digital servo motor
Model: MG996R
Gear Type: Metal gear (high durability)
Rotation Type: Position-controlled servo (not continuous by default)
Control Method: PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
⚡ Electrical Characteristics
Operating Voltage: 4.8V – 6.6V
Typical Voltage: 5V
Idle Current: ~10 mA
No-load Current: ~170 mA
Stall Current: ~1.4A – 2.5A (depending on load/voltage)
💪 Torque & Speed
Stall Torque:
9.4 kg·cm @ 4.8V
11 kg·cm @ 6V
Operating Speed:
~0.17 sec/60° @ 4.8V
~0.15 sec/60° @ 6V
🔄 Movement & Control
Rotation Range: 0° to 180° (standard)
Dead Band Width: ~1 µs (high precision)
Control Signal:
PWM frequency: ~50 Hz (typical)
Pulse width: ~1 ms to 2 ms
🔌 Wire Configuration
3-pin interface:
Brown: Ground (GND)
Red: VCC (5V power)
Orange/Yellow: PWM signal
⚙️ Mechanical & Physical
Dimensions: ~40.7 × 19.7 × 42.9 mm
Weight: ~55 g
Connector Type: JR/Futaba compatible
Wire Length: ~30 cm
🔧 Internal Features
Metal gear train (stronger than plastic)
Double ball bearing (better stability)
Upgraded control IC for improved accuracy
Improved centering and reduced jitter
🌡️ Operating Conditions
Temperature Range: 0°C to 55°C
Shock Resistance: Moderate (metal gears help durability)
🔋 Power Requirements
External power supply recommended (not from microcontroller directly)
Stable 5V–6V supply needed for best performance
📦 Package Includes (Typical)
Servo motor (MG996R)
Servo horn arms (plastic arms)
Mounting screws
🧪 Typical Applications
Robotic arms
RC cars, boats, airplanes
Pan-tilt camera systems
Automation mechanisms
DIY robotics projects
⚠️ Limitations
High current draw (can reset Arduino if powered incorrectly)
Not ideal for precision industrial control
Can heat under heavy load