MOTOR REDUCER DOUBLE AXIS

SKU: 6009521635733

R65.00

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Description

Product Description

This module consists of a high-speed DC motor mated to a durable $1:48$ reduction gearbox. The standout feature is the dual output shaft—the axle protrudes from both sides of the yellow housing.

This allows you to drive a wheel on one side while simultaneously using the other side for a feedback mechanism (like a speed encoder) or to power a second mechanical part. It is the gold standard for hobbyist robotics where space-saving and data tracking are priorities.


The “Double Axis” Advantage

  • Dual Functionality: Mount a wheel on the “outer” shaft and an optical encoder disk on the “inner” shaft to measure exactly how far your robot has traveled.

  • Synchronized Movement: Drive two separate mechanical components (like two small pulleys or arms) at the exact same speed using only one motor.

  • Balanced Mounting: Offers more structural stability for certain DIY chassis designs where the motor is sandwiched between two plates.

 

Common Applications

  • Encapsulated Smart Cars: Used when you need to add a speed sensor (Tachometer) to the motor without using up extra space on the wheel side.

  • Complex Robotics: Powering a wheel and a moving “arm” or decorative element at the same time.

  • Dual-Wheel Drive (Narrow Chassis): While rare, some ultra-narrow robot designs use one dual-shaft motor to drive two wheels at once (though this prevents the robot from turning like a tank).

  • Mechanical Demonstrations: Perfect for STEM projects showing how power is transferred across an axle.


Usage Tips

  1. Alignment: Ensure that whatever you attach to both sides is properly aligned to prevent “binding” or putting unnecessary strain on the plastic gears.

  2. Motor Drivers: Just like the single axis, this should be used with an L298N or L293D driver. Do not power it directly from a microcontroller’s data pins.

  3. Interference: If using an encoder on the second shaft, ensure your wiring doesn’t get tangled in the spinning axle.

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