Geekservo Motor

Geekservo Motor (HKBD9006A)

This is a small motor compatible with Lego technic parts, the output axle is compatible with Lego technic axles. It is mainly used in powering robots such as cars and driving gears.

Specifications

  • Voltage: 3.3V~6V

  • Rated Voltage: 4.8V

  • Rated Current: 200ma

  • Blocked Rotor Current: 700ma

  • Slipping Current: 450ma

  • Maximum Torque: 500g/cm(4.8V)

  • Maximum RPM: 70rpm(3V)

  • Weight: 12.4g

  • Connector: Red and Black Motor Connector

Precautions

  • This is only a small motor, please do not use it in situations requiring a very high torque and voltage.

  • Geekservo still functions if the connection is reversed, but the rotation directio will be reversed as well.

  • Do not block the rotor for prolonged periods of time or it may damage the motor.

Dimensions:

In Lego units:

  • Length: 5

  • Width: 2

  • Height: 3

  • Output axle: Technic Axle

In mm units:

  • Length: 40mm

  • Width: 16mm

  • Height: 34.4mm

  • Output axle: Technic Axle

Geekservo Features

  • Clutch Protection:

    • In case of violent turning of the output axle, the clutch is enabled to protect the gears from damage.

  • Flexible Installation:

    • Can be mounted on standard Lego bricks or with Technic elements, providing a lot of possibilities for installation.

  • Small and lightweight:

    • Suitable for small robotic projects.

Connection

ArmourBit

Connect the motor to the motor ports on the Armourbit.

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RobotBit

Connect the motor to the motor ports on the Robotbit.

MakeCode Coding Tutorial

This module can be used by Micro:bit and Meowbit.


ArmourBit

Load Powerbrick Extension: https://github.com/KittenBot/pxt-powerbrick

Importing Extensions Tutorial

Blocks for controlling motors:

Programming the motors

Sample Code Link

Makecode Coding Tutorial Video


RobotBit

Load Robotbit Extension:

Importing Extensions Tutorial

Blocks for controlling motors:

Programming the motors

Sample Code Link


Meowbit:

Load Robotbit Extension: https://github.com/KittenBot/meow-robotbit

Importing Extensions Tutorial

Blocks for controlling motors:

Programming the motors:

Sample Code Link

Extension Version and Updates

There may be updates to extensions periodically, please refer to the following link to update/downgrade your extension.

Makecode Extension Update

KittenBlock Coding Tutorial


Armourbit

Load Powerbrick Extension

Open the hardware menu and select Powerbrick to load the extension for Micro:bit and Powerbrick.

Blocks for controlling motors:

Programming the motors


Robotbit

Load Robotbit Extension

Open the hardware menu and select Micro:bit to load the extension for Micro:bit and Robotbit.

Blocks for controlling motors:

Programming the motors

FAQ

1: The Micro:bit does not react when I click the programming blocks.

Make sure the Micro:bit has been connected to the Kittenblock and then try flashing the firmware.

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