What is 180 motor dc? and Specification
What is 180 motor? Many times you might have seen 180 written on DC motor. But many people don’t know what actually 180 dc motor is apart from it is a motor used in various RC toys/ projects and DIY kits.
The 180 model of DC motor represents certain ‘dimensions’ of the motor body. This dimension is standard for all 180 motor.
The number 180 is the Size ID of motor standardized for maufacturers.
This body or casing of the motor is generally made up of nickel-coated steel, along with some plastic parts as an accessory. It is a medium torque medium power device for low to mid-power applications generally in robotics and RC cars.
Following table showing specs/ specification of 180 motor:
| Component name | 180 dc motor |
| Category | Electro-mechanical dc motor |
| Motor body size (std.) | 3.15 × 2.02 × 1.54 cm |
| Shaft diameter (std.) | 0.2 cm or (2 mm) |
| Shaft length (generally)* | 5 mm - 15 mm |
| Operating voltage | 3.7 - 8.0 volts |
| Rated voltage | 6 volts |
| No load current (non std.) | 0.45 - 0.74 A |
| Speed (non std.)* | |
| Speed at 3 volt | ~1500 rpm |
| Speed at 6 volt | ~3200 rpm |
| Commutation | Brushed/ Brush-less |
Description:
The 180 dc motors have a standard size of 31.5 x 20.2 x 15.4 mm, this is the outer frame size of it. The number 180 is the indicator of it. It is same to the number as that of 775 motor.
The shaft size of 2 mm is standard and widely used by almost all manufacturers. The length of the shaft varies according to the application from 6 mm to 15 mm, but a 9 mm shaft is most common.
The rpm of the motor is directly proportional to the voltage of operation and rpm to be calibrated as per the requirement of the project. Its nominal operating voltage range is 3 volts to 8 volts.
No-load current shows how much current the motor consumes while there is no load connected to it. It also indicated the motor power requirement for working. No-load current is max. current that can be used by the motor.
The speed of such dc motors ranges from 29000 rpm to 34000 rpm at 6 volts depends on technology and manufacturers specs, and near proportional thereafter increase in voltages.
Both brushed and brushless model can be at found online stores. Brushed motor are cheaper in Comparision to brushless motor.
Application of 180 DC motor:
- RC cars and all toy vehicles.
- IoT devices.
- Robotic projects, etc.
- Rc boats.
- In Drones due to high speed.
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