Tamiya motor kits provide compact, interchangeable gearboxes that let a brushed DC motor be matched to the torque and speed requirements of a wide range of robotic mechanisms. Options include single, double and twin‑motor arrangements, each offering a choice of gear ratios from low‑speed, high‑torque settings to fast, low‑torque configurations. Some kits incorporate a worm gear that locks the output shaft when power is removed, useful for holding position without braking. Others focus on low‑current operation or high‑efficiency performance, catering to projects where power consumption or rapid motion is critical. The modular design allows multiple output shafts and flexible placement, while the aluminium or plastic housings give reliable, repeatable operation in tight spaces.
Code: SKU-002732
Tamiya’s 12-speed multi-ratio mini motor gearbox features a more compact 030-form-factor brushed DC motor driving a single gear train that can be assembled to have one of twelve gear ratios: 4.6:1, 5.1:1, 9.7:1, 10.8:1, 20.4:1, 22.6:1, 42.8:1, 47.5:1, 89.9:1, 99.8:1, 188.7:1, or 209.7:1. More Details...
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Code: SKU-003088
This gearbox features a low-current brushed DC motor, which is great for projects where you want to keep your power consumption to a minimum. Its single gear train can be assembled to have one of three gear ratios: 12.7:1, 38.2:1, or 114.7:1. More Details...
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Code: SKU-002324
The high-speed gearbox can be assembled in 11.6:1 and 18:1 gear ratios. This high-efficiency gearbox is therefore suited for very fast vehicles or other fast mechanisms that do not require high torque. More Details...
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Code: SKU-002325
With possible gear ratios of 41.7:1 and 64.8:1, the high-power gearbox is well-suited for most vehicles that require a balance of speed and torque. More Details...
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Code: SKU-002327
This versatile, high-efficiency gearbox lets you build one of the following gear ratios: 11.6:1, 29.8:1, 76.5:1, 196.7:1, 505.9:1, and 1300.9:1. Whatever your application, chances are that one of the configurations will do the job. More Details...
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