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Blue Arrow D10012 - Digital Small High Torque Servo
Specifications
| Last Updated: | 2025-08-04 |
| Modulation: | Digital |
| Torque: |
4.8V: 23.61 oz-in (1.70 kg-cm) 6.0V: 27.77 oz-in (2.00 kg-cm) |
| Speed: |
4.8V: 0.17 sec/60° 6.0V: 0.15 sec/60° |
| Weight: | 0.31 oz (8.8 g) |
| Dimensions: |
Length:0.91 in (23.1 mm) Width:0.45 in (11.4 mm) Height:1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
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| Gear Type: | Metal |
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| Connector Type: | JR |
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Notes
- The discontinued Blue Arrow D10012 is a digital powerhouse in the 10-gram class, distinguished by its immense power output and formidable holding ability. While many servos focus on speed or a balanced profile, the D10012 is engineered for pure strength. It is designed for the most demanding applications where the servo must fight against significant external forces. A prime example is on the large control surfaces of an aggressive 3D airplane. During high-speed, high-G maneuvers, the aerodynamic pressure trying to force an aileron or elevator back to its neutral position can be immense. The D10012's powerful motor and optimized gear ratio provide the brute force needed to overcome this pressure, preventing "blowback" and ensuring the pilot's commands are executed faithfully. It is also an excellent choice for the cyclic controls on a 450-class helicopter, providing the authority for crisp, instantaneous pitch changes.
- The ability to hold a commanded position under heavy load is the cornerstone of this servo's reputation. This gives the aircraft a very solid, precise feel in the air. Pilots feel more connected and confident, knowing that their control inputs will result in a direct and proportional response, without the mushiness or imprecision that can result from a weaker servo yielding to external forces. This servo is the solution for taming large control surfaces and achieving absolute control authority.
- This focus on strength is an invaluable asset for robotics engineers. The D10012 is an excellent choice for building powerful lifting mechanisms on medium-sized robots or for creating robotic grippers that need to apply and maintain a significant clamping force on an object. It would also be well-suited for the leg joints of a heavier robot that needs the torque to stand up, walk, and carry a payload. When a project demands strength from a compact actuator, the D10012 delivers in spades.
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