MD520 12V 520 DC Gear Motor with Encoder, 1:19/1:30/1:56, 550/333/205RPM for Balance Car Chassis
MD520 12V 520 DC Gear Motor with Encoder, 1:19/1:30/1:56, 550/333/205RPM for Balance Car Chassis
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Overview
This 520 DC gear motor with encoder is designed for balance cars and 4-wheel trolley / smart car chassis. It uses a high-precision magnetic (Hall) encoder for speed measurement and direction detection, and features carbon brushes plus an all-metal gear reducer for reliable drive performance.
Key Features
- AB-phase incremental Hall encoder for speed measurement and direction detection
- Encoder includes built-in shaping function and pull-up resistor; directly outputs square wave for MCU I/O reading
- High-precision 11-line magnetic ring; strong magnetic anti-interference
- All-metal gears and carbon brush motor construction
- Multiple reduction ratios available: 1:19 / 1:30 / 1:56
- Reference tutorials mentioned for balance cars / Mecanum wheel / Ackerman car applications
Specifications
| Parameter | MD520Z19_12V | MD520Z30_12V | MD520Z56_12V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated motor voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet brush | ||
| Output shaft | Diameter 6mm D-type eccentric shaft | ||
| Stall torque | 3.1 kg*cm | 4.8 kg*cm | 8.3 kg*cm |
| Rated torque | 2.2 kg*cm | 3.3 kg*cm | 6.5 kg*cm |
| Speed before deceleration | 11000 rpm | 11000 rpm | 12000 rpm |
| Speed after deceleration | 550 +/- 10 rpm | 333 +/- 10 rpm | 205 +/- 10 rpm |
| Power rating | <= 4W | <= 4W | <= 4W |
| Rated power (shown) | 3.6W | ||
| Stall current | 3A | 3A | 4A |
| Rated current | 0.3A | 0.3A | 0.3A |
| Gear reduction ratio | 1:19 | 1:30 | 1:56 |
| Encoder type | AB phase incremental Hall encoder | ||
| Encoder supply voltage | 3.3-5V | ||
| Number of magnetic loops | 11 | ||
| Interface type | PH2.0 6Pin | ||
| Function | With its own pull-up shaping, the single-chip microcomputer can directly read the signal pulse | ||
| Motor installation width | 76mm | ||
| Applicable chassis width scenario (shown) | Chassis width greater than 15cm | ||
| Single motor weight | 150 g +/- 1 g | 150 g +/- 1 g | 150 g +/- 1 g |
Power supply note (shown): For a motor with a rated voltage of 12V, the recommended power supply range is between 11V and 16V, and 12V is recommended.
Encoder Output Notes (Shown)
- Phase difference between the two signals: 100 degrees
- Hall encoder: 11 ppr, magnetic induction, power supply 3.3-5V
- Example given for 1:30 reduction ratio: single-phase output is 11 pulses per motor revolution; maximum output shaft counts per revolution: (30 * 11 * 4) = 1320 counts
- Encoder protection note (shown): bare magnetic encoder is relatively stable, no need for back cover
- Adapt to the microcontroller (shown): almost all micro-controllers
Applications
- Balance car
- 4-wheel trolley / smart car chassis
- Mecanum wheel car
- Ackerman steering car
- Navigation and positioning car
For product selection and integration support, contact https://rcdrone.top/ or email support@rcdrone.top.
Details
Get reliable speed and direction feedback on smart car and balance car builds with an encoder-ready 520 gear motor.
Choose 1:19, 1:30, or 1:56 reduction to balance speed and torque for your chassis and wheel setup.
A high-precision Hall encoder pairs with an all‑metal gearbox to keep control loops stable under load.
Full parameter table lists stall/rated torque, output RPM, current, and the 3.3–5V encoder supply range.
Use the ratio curves to pick higher speed (1:19) or higher torque and finer control (1:56) for your vehicle.
Mechanical drawings help confirm fitment, including the 6mm D‑shaft output and mounting dimensions.
AB-phase square-wave output makes it easy for most microcontrollers to read direction and speed.
Mounting bracket dimensions are provided for easier chassis layout, with matching fasteners available.
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