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, 5.2:1, 13.7, 19.2:1, 26.9:1, 50.9:1, 71.2:1, 99.5:1, 139:1 and 188:1 gearbox ratio options.
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor w/ Encoder combines a robust 12V DC brushed 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: 6mmhex with a 3mm tapped end
A 1:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 24 pulses
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor w/ Encoder combines a robust 12V DC brushed 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: 6mmhex with a 3mm tapped end
A 3.7:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 88.8 pulses
The Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor with 5.2:1 planetary gearbox features a high‑torque reduction system engineered for demanding robotic and automation applications. Its 6mm hex output shaft ensures secure coupling with Studica‑compatible components and other hex‑based mechanical systems. Built on Studica’s industrial‑grade motor platform, this unit provides reliable, consistent performance suited for precision‑controlled, heavy‑load mechanisms.
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor combines a robust 12V DC brushed 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: 6mmhex with a 3mm tapped end
A 13.7:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 328.8 pulses
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor combines a robust 12V DC brushed 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: 6mmhex with a 3mm tapped end
A 19.2:1 gearbox comes standard.
Encoder Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 460.8 pulses
The Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor with 26.9:1 planetary gearbox features a high‑torque reduction system engineered for demanding robotic and automation applications. Its 6mm hex output shaft ensures secure coupling with Studica‑compatible components and other hex‑based mechanical systems. Built on Studica’s industrial‑grade motor platform, this unit provides reliable, consistent performance suited for precision‑controlled, heavy‑load mechanisms.
The Studica Robotics Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor w/ Encoder combines a robust 12V DC brushed 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: 6mmhex 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
The Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor with 71.2:1 planetary gearbox features a high‑torque reduction system engineered for demanding robotic and automation applications. Its 6mm hex output shaft ensures secure coupling with Studica‑compatible components and other hex‑based mechanical systems. Built on Studica’s industrial‑grade motor platform, this unit provides reliable, consistent performance suited for precision‑controlled, heavy‑load mechanisms.
The Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor with 99.5:1 planetary gearbox features a high‑torque reduction system engineered for demanding robotic and automation applications. Its 6mm hex output shaft ensures secure coupling with Studica‑compatible components and other hex‑based mechanical systems. Built on Studica’s industrial‑grade motor platform, this unit provides reliable, consistent performance suited for precision‑controlled, heavy‑load mechanisms.
The Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor with 139:1 planetary gearbox features a high‑torque reduction system engineered for demanding robotic and automation applications. Its 6mm hex output shaft ensures secure coupling with Studica‑compatible components and other hex‑based mechanical systems. Built on Studica’s industrial‑grade motor platform, this unit provides reliable, consistent performance suited for precision‑controlled, heavy‑load mechanisms.
The Maverick Planetary DC Gear Motor with 188:1 planetary gearbox features a high‑torque reduction system engineered for demanding robotic and automation applications. Its 6mm hex output shaft ensures secure coupling with Studica‑compatible components and other hex‑based mechanical systems. Built on Studica’s industrial‑grade motor platform, this unit provides reliable, consistent performance suited for precision‑controlled, heavy‑load mechanisms.