6-12 VDC MOTORS

1-1/2-9 VDC Gear Motor with a right angle gearbox and a 5/16" shaft. Shaft comes out of gear box back towards the motor. Overall size is 3" X 3-1/2" X 2-1/2" and weighs in at just over 1/2lb. Draws 250mA no load and 750mA full load. This bugger is one of the best motors we have had. Nominal voltage is 9 VDC (75 RPM) but will run off of just (1) AA battery with good torque and up to 12VDC for short periods.

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Nifty little DC motor will run from 1.5 to 12VDC (think: a single AA battery), but at 6VDC will draw only 2mA, stall at 45 and spin approx 400 rpm. At 12VDC it draws close to 3mA, stalls at 90mA and spins approx 950 rpm. Nominal 6VDC. Measures 1-1/4” dia x 7/8” with a striated 1/16” dia x 3/8” shaft. Solder tabs are on the bottom. Great solar project motor.

Sometimes a motor is just a nice, sturdy cylindrical motor made in Germany—like this 12VDC, 2800rpm beast, which stalls under 3V and has 2" of wire attached, ending in a (2)-pin connector. Has a spindle on both sides—(1) that looks like a threaded rod, and (1) that has a 1-2/4” dia plastic gear on it. Cylinder is approx. 3-1/2” long, plus the gear and bare spindle, which extends approx 1/2”.

Not actual flames, we want you to stay safe; the metaphorical flames that encourage learning. We’ve taken our best little DC project motor and paired it with a bright red propeller for all your electronic science project needs; you’ll receive (2) of each. The motor runs on 1.5-12VDC so a single battery is all you need. It’s 1-1/4” dia. x 1” at its thickest with a 3/8” knurled shaft and has (2) connectors for easy alligator-clip connections. The plastic propeller is approx. 3” dia., has (3) angled 1-3/16” long blades mounted to a 9/16” center cone that looks like it’s from a P-51 Mustang and presses onto the motor shaft. Compare voltages, build simple and complex circuits, generate electricity: this is STEM science at its best.

Little takeout 3-6VDC Mabuchi motors (6VDC nominal) spin approx 4000 rpm and draw 50mA no load. Stall at 300mA and measure 1-1/2" long x 1-1/16" dia with a 1/2” long x 3/32” dia shaft with a 2-sheave 9/16” dia pulley. Sheaves are 1/16” ID. Wired with 2” leads (positive and negative) for super easy battery or wall adapter hook up. A little dusty but incredible for scout projects, classroom robotics projects or making your own army of walking zombies.

This 3-9VDC 3-1/2” long cylindrical style motor was once going to be an airpump. Open on one end has a piston style action coming off the shaft side with cam and piston attached. Overall it measures 3-1/2” x 2-3/4” x 2”. Has two 3/16” terminals on the motor side of the unit. Great motor and assembly!

Little takeout 3-6VDC Mabuchi motors (6VDC nominal) spin approx 4000 rpm and draw 50mA no load. Stall at 300mA and measure 1-1/2" long x 1-1/16" dia with a 1/2” long x 3/32” dia shaft with a 2-sheave 9/16” dia pulley. Sheaves are 1/16” ID. Wired with 2” leads for super easy battery or wall adapter hook up. These were originally from copiers so you'll want to wipe 'em down before use.

This 3-6VDC motor operates optimally at 6VDC, draws 450mA no load, stalls at approx 2.4A and spins at about 13K rpm. Measures 2" long x 1-1/16" dia with a little 3/8" dia x 5/16" 12-tooth gear. Simple +/- leads are wired to a double jack that can easily be cut off or jumped. Leads are 14” long.

Double shafted doozy! 6300 RPM reversible mabuchi motor runs between 3-9VDC with its nominal voltage being 9VDC. Draws 20mA not loaded and 200mA fully loaded. 1-1/4" x 15/16" diameter with a shaft that measures 7/16" x 1/16". Tiny spade terminals for easy connection.

Jackpot! A match made in heaven. We’ve combined our strongest little gear motor with its matching wall adapter for all your DIY needs. The reversable gear motor is 1-1/2-9 VDC with a right angle gearbox and a 5/16" shaft. Overall size is 3" X 3-1/2" X 2-1/2" and weighs in at just over 1/2lb. Draws 250mA no load and 750mA full load. This bugger is one of the best motors we have had. Nominal voltage is 9 VDC (75 RPM) but will run off of just (1) AA battery with good torque and up to 12VDC for short periods. The included plug-in wall adapter is standard 120Vac input, 9 VDC output at 1 Amp through it’s 6’ cord. Simply snip off the plug on the adapter to reveal two wires. Then connect to the two terminals on the motor. Presto! (Consult an electrician if you have questions)

Our light-duty 12VDC motor draws just 5mA no load, stalls at 100mA and spins approx 700 rpm. Measures 1-1/4" dia x 3/4" with a 11/32" long x 1/16" shaft. Solder terminals on the bottom. Great for small projects and science fairs.