Mini Plastic Gearmotors
These brushed DC gearmotors are compact and affordable — perfect for building a quick, miniature robot. They are intended for use at 4.5 V, though in general, these kinds of motors can run at voltages above and below this nominal voltage, so they should operate comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The plastic gearbox is protected by a built-in safety clutch that will typically slip before the gear teeth can shear.
The mini plastic gearmotor family offers two output shaft orientations relative to the motor shaft (offset and 90°), two motor options (normal and high-power, or HP for short), and two gearbox options (120:1 and 180:1). The 120:1 versions are white and the 180:1 versions are yellow. Additionally, some versions of these gearmotors are also available with an optional extended motor shaft, which allows for the addition of encoders like our magnetic encoder pair kit to provide motor speed or position feedback.
| Motor Type | Stall Current @ 4.5 V |
No-Load Speed @ 4.5 V |
Stall Torque @ 4.5 V |
 90° output |
 90° output + motor shaft |
 offset output |
 offset output + motor shaft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high-power (HP) |
1250 mA | 150 RPM | 25 oz-in | 120:1 mini HP | 120:1 mini HP | 120:1 mini HP | 120:1 mini HP |
| low-power | 800 mA | 120 RPM | 20 oz-in | 120:1 mini | 120:1 mini | 120:1 mini | 120:1 mini |
| 80 RPM | 30 oz-in | 180:1 mini | 180:1 mini |
Note: The stall torque values listed are approximate, and the built-in safety clutch might start slipping at lower torques.
The gearmotors in the table above all have a 3 mm diameter D-shaft output. These shafts are just like the ones on our micro metal gearmotors and are compatible with many Pololu wheels and our 3 mm universal mounting hubs. We also carry two low-power, 120:1 mini plastic gearmotors with 2 mm diameter spline outputs: 90° 2mm spline output and offset 2mm spline output.
Alternatives available with variations in these parameter(s): shaft type no-load speed @ 4.5V extended motor shaft? Select variant…
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| Pololu item #: 1520 | |
| Brand: PCX | supply outlook |
| Status: Active and Preferred | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (high-power brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is offset from but parallel to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads. This version also has a 5×1.5 mm extended motor shaft.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 150 RPM, 130 mA | 1.8 kg⋅cm (25 oz⋅in), 1.25 A |
| Pololu item #: 1516 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is offset from but parallel to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads. This version also has a 5×1.5 mm extended motor shaft.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 120 RPM, 80 mA | 1.4 kg⋅cm (20 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1123 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive, low-current gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The splined output shaft has a crest diameter of 2 mm and is perpendicular to the motor shaft. The gearbox is protected by a built-in safety clutch that helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 120 RPM, 80 mA | 1.4 kg⋅cm (20 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1124 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is perpendicular to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 120 RPM, 80 mA | 1.4 kg⋅cm (20 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1515 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is perpendicular to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads. This version also has a 5×1.5 mm extended motor shaft.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 120 RPM, 80 mA | 1.4 kg⋅cm (20 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1593 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 180:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is perpendicular to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 80 RPM, 80 mA | 2.2 kg⋅cm (30 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1512 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (high-power brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is offset from but parallel to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 150 RPM, 130 mA | 1.8 kg⋅cm (25 oz⋅in), 1.25 A |
| Pololu item #: 1125 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is offset from but parallel to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 120 RPM, 80 mA | 1.4 kg⋅cm (20 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1594 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 180:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is offset from but parallel to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 80 RPM, 80 mA | 2.2 kg⋅cm (30 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1122 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive, low-current gearmotor (brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The splined output shaft has a crest diameter of 2 mm and is offset from but parallel to the motor shaft. The gearbox is protected by a built-in safety clutch that helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 120 RPM, 80 mA | 1.4 kg⋅cm (20 oz⋅in), 800 mA |
| Pololu item #: 1511 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (high-power brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is perpendicular to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 150 RPM, 130 mA | 1.8 kg⋅cm (25 oz⋅in), 1.25 A |
| Pololu item #: 1519 | |
| Brand: PCX | |
| Status: Special Order Only | |
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This compact, inexpensive plastic gearmotor (high-power brushed DC motor with a 120:1 reduction gearbox) is well suited for use in small robots. While intended for operation at 4.5 V, it should run comfortably in the 3 V to 6 V range. The gearbox has a 9.7mm-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft that is perpendicular to the motor shaft, and a built-in safety clutch helps protect the gears from excessive loads. This version also has a 5×1.5 mm extended motor shaft.
Key specifications:
| voltage | no-load performance | stall extrapolation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 V | 150 RPM, 130 mA | 1.8 kg⋅cm (25 oz⋅in), 1.25 A |
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