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Miuzei MG996R Metal-Gear Digital Servo (6-Pack)
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Miuzei MG996R Metal-Gear Digital Servo (6-Pack)

by Miuzei

★ Best for: Driving a full 6-DOF arm

Six 55g metal-gear servos — enough to drive a full 6-DOF arm in one buy.

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Why we recommend it

The MG996R is the default servo for hobby robotic arms, and a six-pack is exactly what a 6-DOF arm needs. Metal gears handle the side loads a moving arm puts on each joint far better than the plastic gears in micro servos, and ~10 kg·cm of torque is enough for the shoulder and elbow on a desktop-scale arm. Buying a matched set keeps response and centering consistent across joints, which matters a lot once you start running coordinated motion. Pair them with a PCA9685 driver and a separate 5–6V supply for clean, repeatable movement.

At a glance

Quantity6 servos
Weight55 g each
GearsMetal
Torque~9–11 kg·cm (at 4.8–6V)
Rotation~180°
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