{"product_id":"dc-geared-motor-12v-10rpm-high-torque-for-robotics-automation","title":"DC Geared Motor 12V 10RPM – High Torque for Robotics \u0026 Automation","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDC Geared Motor 12V 10RPM – High Torque for Robotics \u0026amp; Automation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"product-lede\"\u003eThis 12V DC geared motor outputs 10 RPM with 4.5 kg-cm rated torque for smooth positioning in robotic arms, smart dustbins, and curtain controllers with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo‑Load Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 RPM @ 12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 kg-cm (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStall Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 kg-cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo‑Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 0.1 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStall Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1.2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm (with flat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 mm Ø × 65 mm (with gearbox)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-automatic-plant-watering-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Plant Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a soil moisture sensor and Arduino to open a valve when the soil dries out.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi‑Fi Curtain Opener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an ESP32 to control motor direction via a smartphone app for smart home automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/colour-sorting-conveyor-belt-kit-using-arduino-uno-and-stepper-motor\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour‑Sorting Conveyor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry Pi with a colour sensor drives a belt for high‑school sorting projects.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCBSE Class 12 Physics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demonstrate rotational motion and torque measurement by lifting a known load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-smart-dustbin-lid\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Dustbin (B.Tech):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultrasonic sensor triggers the lid motor for a hands‑free waste bin, ideal for Smart India Hackathon.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compat-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLibrary \/ Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via motor driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny digital PWM pin (e.g., D9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogWrite()\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via motor driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny digital PWM pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogWrite()\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via motor driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny PWM pin (e.g., 44–46)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogWrite()\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP8266 NodeMCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via motor driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny GPIO with PWM (e.g., D1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogWrite() \/ PWM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via motor driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny GPIO with PWM (e.g., GPIO 25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eledcWrite()\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via motor driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny PWM‑capable pin (e.g., GP0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePWMOut (MicroPython)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via motor 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