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TowerPro MG90S
Mini

TowerPro MG90S

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Technical Specifications

Last Updated: 2026-09-14
Identity
Brand TowerPro
Product Number TP-MG90S
Category Hobby
Performance
Torque
6.0V 30.55 oz-in
4.8V 25.00 oz-in Below Average
Speed
6.0V 0.08 sec/60°
4.8V 0.10 sec/60° Above Average
Running Current
5.0V0.200 A
Stall Current ≤0.7 AAbove Average
Physical
Weight 0.47 ozTop 10%
Dimensions L 0.898 in
W 0.48 in
H 1.122 in
Drivetrain
Motor Type DC
Gears Metal
Gear Spline/Teeth 20 T
Rotation Mode Positional
Rotation/Support Single Bearing
Control & Signal
Modulation Analog
Rotational Range 180°
Pulse Cycle 1 ms
Pulse Width 1000-2000 µs
Neutral Position 1500 µs
Dead Band 1 µs
Refresh Rate 50 Hz
Angle Sensor Potentiometer
Control System PWM
Electrical & Environment
Operating Voltage 4.8–6.6 V
Power Source External
Temperature 0–55 °C
Certification CE | RoHS
Idle Current 0.010 A
Connectivity
Connector JR (Universal)
Wire Length 250 mm
Origin
Country of Origin Taiwan

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

TorqueBelow Average
Stronger than 12% of 79 Analog Mini servos at 4.8V
SpeedAbove Average
Faster than 89% of 80 Analog Mini servos at 4.8V
WeightTop 10%
Lighter than 91% of 162 Analog Mini servos
Stall CurrentAbove Average
Lower draw than 82% of 23 Analog Mini servos

Performance Analysis

Shaft Power 0.46–0.71 W
Power Density1.460 W/in³
More power-dense than 94% of 160 Analog Mini servos
Torque Density1.8657 oz-in/g
Stronger than 40% of 79 Analog Mini servos
Torque-to-Volume Ratio51.69 oz-in/in³
Denser torque than 49% of 79 Analog Mini servos
Speed-to-Weight0.74627 (1/sec·g)
Faster than 91% of 80 Analog Mini servos
Speed-Torque Trade-off2.50
Better balanced than 14% of 79 Analog Mini servos
Current-per-Torque Ratio0.0280 A/oz-in
More efficient than 57% of 71 Mini servos
Idle-to-Running Current Ratio0.050
No-Load vs Stall Current Spread3.50
Voltage Range Width1.8 V
Wider voltage range than 92% of 86 Analog Mini servos
Dead-Band-to-Pulse-Width Ratio0.0010
Finer dead band than 89% of 97 Mini servos

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Reviews (8)

  • Ulrich

    November 24, 2023

    Application(s): I ordered 18 pieces of this servo for a hexapod walking robot. They were counterfeit, so I ordered another 18 servos and wasted a lot of money.

    Comments: Actually I can't tell how the original servo works, as I got counterfeit servos, that were jittering a lot. I researched on this issue and found out, that TowerPro often is vicitm of counterfeit products. On this site they show how to tell counterfeit and original servos apart: https://vorpalrobotics.com/wiki/index.php/Tower_Pro_MG90S_Vs._Clones
    Be aware that your electronics dealer asures selling only original parts he receives from the manufacturer!

  • Anon

    March 26, 2020

    Application(s): Arduino Fun with kids / robotics

    Comments: To get it to rotate the full 180 degrees I had to experiment a little, here's what worked - in setup use this:
    myservo.attach(9,550,1500); //then in loop use the servo.write(n) for degees 0-180

  • Colin Walls

    November 30, 2018

    Application(s): Numerous robotics projects, e.g. pair used for robot claw. Google Sidmouth Robots for more info.

    Comments: The genuine ones are brilliant; powerful, consistent and reliable, but this is the most-faked servo ever, so be very sure of your supplier.

  • Beware Banggood MG90S

    October 28, 2018

    Application(s): I intended servos for T-28 Basic rudder etc.

    Comments: In October 2018 I received a Banggood order of 5 servos, all of which are defective. I am guessing the pots are bad as the servos jitter and certain positions and cycle as though there is sand in the gears. I also bought 4 on ebay and one was missing the main bushing on output gear. I cannot comment on reliability.

  • PeteR

    March 19, 2017

    Application(s): Ailerons,Flaps,Rudder on gliders

    Comments: I think tge genuine TowerPro servos are likely very good. However, beware of fakes. I bought 6 of these on eBay for low cost. Whilst they work well enough. The torque seems very low and the first two gears in the train are plastic. Also they are analogue (should be digital). I'm sure they are fake. I got full refund when I challenged the seller. So be aware guys! Buy from reputable vendors only!

  • kriswithak57

    March 6, 2017

    Application(s): Cyclic on TREX 450 V2

    Comments: These servos weigh 13,07grams with horn and wire, the metal gear train is all metal from motor shaft to output for servo horn. All three hold center very well and they are quick.

  • Sky-high

    May 30, 2016

    Application(s): Swashplate 450 fbl Helicopter

    Comments: The servo don't last very long I'm having trouble getting the zero alinement.

  • MaxQ

    November 13, 2015

    Application(s): Flaps on Phoenix 2000 2M glider

    Comments: Considering replacing all servos with these. They're fairly light weight for metal geared servo and perform great - no noise, fast, no complaints so far.

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