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MKS DS 480
Micro Discontinued

MKS DS 480

Compatible Hardware

*Spec is estimated from brand data.

Technical Specifications

Last Updated: 2026-10-09
Identity
Brand MKS
Category Hobby
Discontinued Yes
Performance
Torque
5.0V 26.80 oz-in
4.8V 25.70 oz-in Average
Speed
5.0V 0.07 sec/60°
4.8V 0.07 sec/60° Top 10%
Physical
Weight 0.34 ozAverage
Dimensions L 0.89 in
W 0.39 in
H 0.93 in
Drivetrain
Motor Type Coreless
Motor Drive FET
Gears Metal
Gear Spline/Teeth 25 T estimate
Rotation/Support Dual Bearings
Control & Signal
Modulation Digital
Pulse Cycle 3 ms
Neutral Position 1520 µs
Dead Band 2 µs
Refresh Rate 333 Hz
Control System PWM
Programmable Yes
Signal Voltage 3-5V
Electrical & Environment
Operating Voltage 4.8–5 V
Temperature -10–60 °C
Connectivity
Connector JR (Universal)
Wire Length 150 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 49% of 328 Digital Micro servos at 4.8V
SpeedTop 10%
Faster than 95% of 328 Digital Micro servos at 4.8V
WeightAverage
Lighter than 56% of 620 Digital Micro servos

Performance Analysis

Shaft Power 0.70–0.76 W
Power Density2.362 W/in³
More power-dense than 57% of 590 Digital Micro servos
Torque Density2.7053 oz-in/g
Stronger than 59% of 327 Digital Micro servos
Torque-to-Volume Ratio79.62 oz-in/in³
Denser torque than 58% of 327 Digital Micro servos
Speed-to-Weight1.54799 (1/sec·g)
Faster than 85% of 327 Digital Micro servos
Speed-Torque Trade-off1.75
Better balanced than 21% of 327 Digital Micro servos
Torque Gain per Volt21.40%/V
More voltage-responsive (torque) than 77% of 268 Digital Micro servos
Speed Gain per Volt23.06%/V
More voltage-responsive (speed) than 75% of 273 Digital Micro servos
Voltage Range Width0.2 V
Wider voltage range than 2% of 511 Digital Micro servos

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Reviews (2)

  • Mike

    March 9, 2014

    Application(s): Tail Servo for a 450 Rc Helicopter

    Comments: Used with a vstabi gyro. Works Well.

  • Gavin

    August 11, 2010

    Application(s): Tail rotor servo on CopterX (Trex) 450 helicopter

    Comments: Used in conjunction with a Futaba Gy401 gyro, using digital mode. Excellent performance! Tail is rock solid.

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