MG996R High‑Torque Metal‑Gear Servo Motor (180° / 360°)

Key Features & Specs
• Gear & bearings: Full metal gear set with dual ball bearings—built for durability and precision  
• Operating voltage: 4.8 – 6 V
• Torque:
• ~9 kg·cm @ 4.8 V
• Up to 11 kg·cm @ 6 V (some premium units reach ~12 kg·cm) 
• Speed: ~0.19 s/60° @ 4.8 V; ~0.14–0.18 s/60° @ 6 V 
• Rotation options: Choose between standard 180° and continuous 360° rotation versions 
• Build & dimensions:
• Weight: ~55 g
• Size: 40.7 × 19.7 × 42.9 mm 

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🔧 Ideal For
• Robotics (robotic arms, pan‑tilt units)
• RC models (cars, planes, boats)
• DIY home automation & gadgets
• Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects
• Industrial/light-actuated uses

Uses PWM control: 1–2 ms pulse every 20 ms to position between 0° and 180° (standard) or continuous for rotation version .

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✅ Package Includes
• 1 × MG996R servo (specify 180° or 360° on product page)
• Set of servo horns & mounting screws
• ~300 mm 3-wire cable (signal, V+, GND)

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💡 Tips for Users
• Use stable 5–6 V power supply capable of ≥2 A to avoid stalling.
• Connect servo GND to your controller’s GND when using microcontrollers.
• Specify clearly: 180° (position control) vs 360° (continuous rotation).