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DSServo RDS5160
Robotics

DSServo RDS5160

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Technical Specifications

Last Updated: 2026-10-22
Identity
Brand DSServo
Product Number 17962
Category Robotics
Performance
Torque
8.4V 972.12 oz-in
7.4V 902.68 oz-in
6.0V 805.47 oz-in Average
Speed
8.4V 0.13 sec/60°
7.4V 0.15 sec/60°
6.0V 0.17 sec/60° Above Average
Running Current
8.4V 5.000 A
7.4V 5.000 A
6.0V 4.000 A Below Average
Stall Current 4.1–6 AAverage
Physical
Weight 5.75 ozAbove Average
Shape Boxed
Dimensions L 2.56 in
W 1.18 in
H 1.89 in
Case Material Aluminum
Drivetrain
Motor Type 3-pole
Gears Stainless Steel
Gear Ratio 279:1
Gear Spline/Teeth 18 T
Rotation Mode Positional
Rotation/Support Dual Bearings
Control & Signal
Modulation Digital
Direction Counterclockwise
Rotational Range 180°
Mechanical Limit 360°
Pulse Cycle 20 ms
Pulse Width 500-2500 µs
Neutral Position 1500 µs
Dead Band 3 µs
Control System PWM
Programmable Yes
Signal Voltage 3.3–5V
Electrical & Environment
Operating Voltage 6–8.4 V
Temperature -15–70 °C
Water Rating Waterproof
Connectivity
Connector JR (Universal)
Wire Length 300 mm

Disclaimer: Most data is sourced from the manufacturer. Some data is sourced from our loyal community and with the help of AI. We aim for accuracy but are not responsible for inaccurate information.

Class Comparison

TorqueAverage
Stronger than 51% of 89 Digital Giant servos at 6.0V
SpeedAbove Average
Faster than 67% of 89 Digital Giant servos at 6.0V
WeightAbove Average
Lighter than 82% of 168 Digital Giant servos
Running CurrentBelow Average
Lower draw than 18% of 29 Digital Giant servos at 6.0V
Stall CurrentAverage
Lower draw than 48% of 104 Digital Giant servos

Performance Analysis

Torque Density4.9415 oz-in/g
Stronger than 72% of 86 Digital Giant servos
Torque-to-Volume Ratio141.08 oz-in/in³
Denser torque than 68% of 89 Digital Giant servos
Speed-to-Weight0.03609 (1/sec·g)
Faster than 82% of 86 Digital Giant servos
Speed-Torque Trade-off136.95
Better balanced than 47% of 86 Digital Giant servos
Current-per-Torque Ratio0.0074 A/oz-in
More efficient than 36% of 51 Digital Giant servos
No-Load vs Stall Current Spread1.50
1st-highest no-load vs stall current spread of 27 Digital Giant servos
Torque Gain per Volt8.62%/V
More voltage-responsive (torque) than 27% of 64 Digital Giant servos
Speed Gain per Volt12.82%/V
More voltage-responsive (speed) than 48% of 67 Digital Giant servos
Voltage Range Width2.4 V
Wider voltage range than 30% of 157 Digital Giant servos
Dead-Band-to-Pulse-Width Ratio0.0015
Finer dead band than 57% of 38 Digital Giant servos

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