Planetary Gear Motors
Planetary Gear Motors for Robotics & STEM Applications
Our planetary gear motors deliver high torque, compact size, and consistent performance — making them ideal for robotics competitions, STEM classroom projects, and automation builds. Whether you’re designing your robot’s drivetrain, creating a precision actuator, or teaching students control systems, our selection of planetary gearbox motors is engineered for durability, repeatability, and ease of integration. Our DC planetary gear motors are available in 1:1, 3.7:1, 13.7, 19.2:1, and 50.9:1 gearbox ratio options.
Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor (50.9:1 ratio, 12V, w/Encoder, 6mm hex shaft)
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor w/ Encoder combines a robust 12 V DC drive motor with a precision 50.9:1 planetary gearbox and high-resolution Hall-effect encoder. Designed for competitive robotics (FTC legal) and advanced automation applications, this motor delivers smooth output, high torque and accurate control. Comes with an encoder cable.
Shafts: 6mm hex with a 3mm tapped end
A 50.9:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 1,221.6 pulses
This motor is FTC Competition Legal
Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor (3.7:1 ratio, 12V, w/Encoder, 6mm hex shaft)
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor w/ Encoder combines a robust 12 V DC drive motor with a precision 3.7.:1 planetary gearbox and high-resolution Hall-effect encoder. Designed for competitive robotics (FTC legal) and advanced automation applications, this motor delivers smooth output, high torque and accurate control. Comes with an encoder cable.
Shafts: 6mm hex with a 3mm tapped end
A 3.7:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 88.8 pulses
This motor is FTC Competition Legal
Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor (1:1 ratio, 12V, w/Encoder, 6mm hex shaft)
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor w/ Encoder combines a robust 12 V DC drive motor with a precision 1:1 planetary gearbox and high-resolution Hall-effect encoder. Designed for competitive robotics (FTC legal) and advanced automation applications, this motor delivers smooth output, high torque and accurate control. Comes with an encoder cable.
Shafts: 6mm hex with a 3mm tapped end
A 1:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 24 pulses
This motor is FTC Competition Legal
Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor (13.7:1 ratio, 12V, w/Encoder, 6mm hex shaft)
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor combines a robust 12V DC drive motor with a precision 13.7:1 planetary gearbox and high-resolution Hall-effect encoder. Designed for competitive robotics (FTC legal) and advanced automation applications, this motor delivers smooth output, high torque and accurate control. Comes with an encoder cable.
Shafts: 6mm hex with a 3mm tapped end
A 13.7:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 328.8 pulses
This motor is FTC Competition Legal
Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor (19.2:1 ratio, 12V, w/Encoder, 6mm hex shaft)
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor combines a robust 12V DC drive motor with a precision 19.2:1 planetary gearbox and high-resolution Hall-effect encoder. Designed for competitive robotics (FTC legal) and advanced automation applications, this motor delivers smooth output, high torque and accurate control. Comes with an encoder cable.
Shafts: 6mm hex with a 3mm tapped end
A 19.2:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 460.8 pulses
This motor is FTC Competition Legal