This is an outstanding Gear Motor with an encoder, model No. GB37Y3530 - 12V - 83R. It's a powerful 12V motor equipped with a 131:1 metal gearbox and an integrated quadrature encoder. The encoder offers a resolution of 16 counts per revolution of the motor shaft, which equals 2096 counts per revolution of the gearbox's output shaft. The motor has a 0.61' long, 6 mm(0.24') - diameter D - shaped output shaft. It can start rotating at as low as 1V but is designed for 12V operation. The face plate features six evenly - spaced M3 threaded mounting holes forming a regular hexagon, with 15.5 mm (0.61') between neighboring hole centers. This motor is a perfect choice for your mobile robot project. Remember, don't screw more than 3mm (1/8') into the mounting holes to avoid hitting the gears. Specifications include a 131:1 gear ratio, 83 + 10% RPM no - load speed, 350 mA no - load current, 1.0 V start voltage, 45 Kg.cm stall torque, 7 A stall current, 20 M Ω insulation resistance, 5 V encoder operating voltage, Hall encoder type, 16CPR(motor shaft)/2096CPR(gearbox shaft) encoder resolution, and a weight of 205g. Documents like dimensions, encoder wiki doc, and encoder instruction are available. The shipping list includes one GB37Y3530 - 12V - 83R Gear Motor with Encoder.
Using this motor is easy. First, connect it to a 12V power source, though it can start at 1V. For mounting, use M3 screws in the six holes on the face plate, but be careful not to screw more than 3mm to avoid damaging the gears. When working on your mobile robot project, this motor will provide reliable power. For maintenance, keep it clean and dry. Check the encoder regularly to ensure it's functioning properly. If you notice any abnormal noise or performance, stop using it and check for possible issues.
