More than just a letter distinguishes these M10 micro gearmotors from our popular N10 (and N20) models! They might just be the next big thing, by which we mean they’re really tiny! Continue reading to understand why this product is marked *beta* – it’s important!
We worked with our brushed motor suppliers to develop an even-more-power-dense alternative to the fabled N10, and the result is on-paper-performance that puts most N-class motors to shame in a smaller formfactor, with a 33% weight saving. These things pack neodymium magnets and all. At their nominal voltage of 6V, our M10 motors stall at ~0.8A with a stall torque of up to 0.45 kg/cm.
That said, they are an experiment! N10s and N20s are a known quantity in the world of tiny robots, but the M10 is new. We have produced just a handful of units in 3 ratios to test the waters before a larger batch. Our own testing shows an alignment with the datasheets, but the truth is, only real-world test data will show if they deserve our hype. They might be awesome. They might be too delicate. We don’t know!
That’s where you (could) come in! We are offering this first limited batch at 25% off their eventual retail price regardless, but if you’re willing to share performance data or a detailed account of your experience with them in context, we’ll pop you a £5 shop voucher by email too, as a cheers with thanks!
*This will be at our discretion and independent of order quantity, but if you order several and provide great feedback we’ll happily bump up the voucher, as is only fair!
To reiterate, these are an experimental product and we can’t make bold promises about their reliability or longevity. We’re releasing them “early” as they have been heavily requested after our hinting online, and we’re hoping to gather enough data to determine whether changes are needed before we risk on a big batch. In the meantime, you get fun tiny motors for cheap, whilst stocks last!
A single package contains:
- 2x gearmotors (of the chosen ratio)
The key physical details are:
- Dimensions (W*H*L): ⌀10*8*~23.5mm + ~9mm D-shaft
- Shaft dimensions (D*L): ⌀2.5*~9mm + 9mm long, 2mm A-F flat section
- Mounting screws: 2x M1.4*0.3, 7.2mm between centres, 37° from horizontal
- Weight: 5.4g
- All metal construction, including steel gears
Electrical attributes:
- Input voltage: nominally 6V, 0.6-8.4V (ideal for 2s LiPo)
- No-load RPM (20:1/30:1/50:1): ~1500/~1000/~600 RPM
- Loaded RPM (20:1/30:1/50:1): ~1100/~860/~500 RPM
- No-load current (at 6V): ~0.080A
- Working current (at 6V): 0.1A-0.6A
- Stall current: 0.8A
- Stall torque (20:1/30:1/50:1): ~0.2/~0.3/~0.45 kg/cm
Click here to download a 3D model of the RB1806 (opens Google Drive)
Essential dimensions:
Need a higher quantity? Feel free to email sales@ranglebox.com to enquire about bulk order discounts!
