MG996R Metal Gear High‑Torque Servo

Standard‑Size RC & Robotics Servo

Heavy‑duty MG996R digital servo with full metal gears and high torque, ideal for robotics, RC vehicles, pan‑tilt camera mounts, and any project that needs strong, precise position control.

MG996R Metal Gear High‑Torque Servo Compatibility 

Works with Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, RC receivers, and most servo controllers using standard 3‑wire (GND, VCC, signal) PWM control at 50 Hz.

Key Features 

High‑torque standard‑size servo, delivering up to around 9.4 kg·cm at 4.8V and 11 kg·cm at 6.0V, depending on the variant.

Metal gear train for improved durability and resistance to shock loads compared with plastic‑gear servos.

Digital control electronics and refined PCB/IC design for better centering and reduced deadband versus older MG995‑class servos.

Standard 180° positional control (approx.) using standard servo‑style PWM pulses on a single signal wire.

JR‑style 3‑pin connector and ~30–32 cm lead, compatible with most RC receivers and servo extension cables.

Technical Specs

Model: MG996R metal‑gear digital servo.

Operating voltage: typically 4.8–6.6 V DC.

Stall torque: about 9.4 kg·cm at 4.8 V, up to around 11 kg·cm at 6.0 V (specification varies slightly by manufacturer).

Operating speed: roughly 0.17–0.20 s/60° at 4.8 V, 0.13–0.16 s/60° at 6.0 V (no load).

Rotation range: typically 0–180° positional control (continuous‑rotation versions exist, sold separately by some vendors).

Dimensions: about 40.7 × 19.7 × 42.9 mm; weight ~55 g.

Idle / stall current: can draw up to ~2–2.5 A at stall, so use an external 5–6 V supply rather than powering from a microcontroller’s onboard regulator.

Ideal Uses

Robotics joints, arms, and grippers that need strong, repeatable positioning.

Differential‑steering robot drive (when coupled to wheels) and high‑torque steering mechanisms.

RC cars, planes, and boats where robust metal gears are preferred over plastic.

Pan‑tilt camera mounts, turrets, and gimbals for heavier loads.

What’s Included

1 × MG996R Metal Gear High‑Torque Servo.

Safety Note

Always power the servo from a dedicated 4.8–6 V supply capable of at least 2–3 A per servo and share ground with your control board. Avoid stalling the servo for long periods at high torque, as this can overheat the motor and cause premature failure.