The MG996R servo motor is a high-torque digital servo with metal gears and a double ball bearing design. It comes with a 30cm wire and a 3 pin 'S' type female header connector that fits most receivers, including Futaba, JR, GWS and Hitec.
MG996R Metal Gear Digital Servo: Overview
This High-Torque MG996R Digital Servo features metal gearing resulting in extra high 10kg stalling torque in a tiny package. The MG996R is essentially an upgraded version of the famous MG995 servo, and features upgraded shock-proofing and a redesigned PCB and IC control system that make it much more accurate than its predecessor.
The gearing and motor have also been upgraded to improve dead bandwidth and centering. The unit comes complete with 30cm wire and 3 pin 'S' type female header connector that fits most receivers, including Futaba, JR, GWS, Cirrus, Blue Bird, Blue Arrow, Corona, Berg, Spektrum, and Hitec.
This high-torque standard servo can rotate approximately 120 degrees (60 in each direction). You can use any servo code, hardware, or library to control these servos, so it's great for beginners who want to make stuff move without building a motor controller with feedback & gear box, especially since it will fit in small places. The MG996R Metal Gear Servo also comes with a selection of arms and hardware to get you set up nice and fast!
MG996R Servo Motor: Specifications
Parameter | Value |
Weight | 55 g |
Dimension | 40 x 20 x 37 mm approx. |
Stall torque | 9.4 kgf·cm (4.8 V), 11 kgf·cm (6 V) |
Operating speed | 0.17 s/60º (4.8 V), 0.14 s/60º (6 V) |
Rotation Angle | 120° (+- 60 from center) |
Operating voltage | 4.8 V to 6 V |
Running Current | 500 mA |
Stall Current | 2.5 A (6V) |
Dead band width | 5 µs |
Bearing | Stable and shockproof double ball bearing design |
Gears | Metal Gears for Longer Life |
Temperature range | 0 ºC – 55 ºC |
MG996R Servo Arduino Connection: Wiring
Wire Color | Function |
Orange | PWM |
Red | VCC |
Brown | GND |
High Torque Metal Gear Servo: Choosing the Right Servo
If you need a similar metal gear servo, see the MG995 servo motor 180° 10 kg.cm metal gears, and for a smaller one, see the MG90S micro servo motor 180° 2.2 kg.cm metal gears or the SG90 micro servo motor 180° 1.8 kg.cm plastic gears. To control several servos from one board, see the PCA9685 16-channel 12-bit PWM servo motor driver I2C module for Arduino, and for a metal horn see the servo motor metal arm horn 35mm long type 25T. You can also browse all robotic servo motors, or see the servo motor PTZ pan/tilt bracket platform for a pan/tilt project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What voltage does the MG996R use?
The operating voltage is 4.8 V to 6 V.
What is the MG996R wire length and connector?
The unit comes complete with a 30cm wire and a 3 pin 'S' type female header connector.
What are the MG996R wire colors?
Orange is PWM, Red is VCC, and Brown is GND.
Which receivers does the MG996R fit?
The connector fits most receivers, including Futaba, JR, GWS, Cirrus, Blue Bird, Blue Arrow, Corona, Berg, Spektrum, and Hitec.
What is the difference between the MG996R and the MG995?
The MG996R is essentially an upgraded version of the MG995 servo. It features upgraded shock-proofing and a redesigned PCB and IC control system that make it much more accurate than its predecessor.
What does the MG996R come with?
It comes with a selection of arms and hardware to get you set up nice and fast.
Why Choose the MG996R Servo Motor
The MG996R servo motor gives you a high-torque metal gear servo with a double ball bearing design and a 30cm wire. If you are building a robotics project this term, RAM Electronics offers the MG996R servo motor in Egypt along with other servo motors. Contact us if you need help choosing the right servo for your project.