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A170 High-Voltage High-Torque High-Speed Metal-Geared Digital Mini Servo
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A170 High-Voltage High-Torque High-Speed Metal-Geared Digital Mini Servo is a Spektrum product intended for surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics. This page presents the practical buying information a customer needs before ordering: fit, SKU, image, category, specifications and usage advantages.
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Key Advantages
- Organized under the Spektrum servo range.
- Intended for surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics.
- Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering.
- Includes local product imagery and structured specifications for easier comparison inside RC-MODEL.
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Core Specifications
- Manufacturer: Spektrum
- Brand: Spektrum
- Product Code: SPM-1096
- Product Family: Spektrum servo range
- Application: Airplane
- Compatibility Focus: Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering.
- Spektrum Category: Cars & Trucks / Radio Systems / Servos
- Input Voltage: 4.8V-8.4V
- Voltage: 6V/7.4V/8.4V
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Gear Type: Metal
- Dimensions: 35.6 x 15.0 x 30.8 mm (1.40 x .60 x 1.21 in)
- Connector Type: Universal
- Maximum Servo Speed: 0.11 @6V/0.09 @ 7.4V/0.08 @ 8.4V
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Spektrum |
| Brand | Spektrum |
| Product Code | SPM-1096 |
| Spektrum Category | Cars & Trucks / Radio Systems / Servos |
| Connector Type | Universal |
| Product Family | Spektrum servo range |
| Application | Airplane |
| Compatibility Focus | Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering. |
| Input Voltage | 4.8V-8.4V |
| Product Weight | 45g (1.59 oz) |
| Programmable | No |
| Gear Type | Metal |
| Servo Size Category | Mini |
| Servo Type | Digital |
| Spline Count | 25 - Tooth |
| Torque | 7.92 kg-cm (110 oz-in) @ 6V / 10.8 kg-cm (150 oz-in) @ 7.4V / 12.2 kg-cm (170 oz-in) @ 8.4V |
| Motor Type | Brushed |
| Water-Resistant | No |
| Voltage | 6V/7.4V/8.4V |
| Maximum Servo Speed | 0.11 @6V/0.09 @ 7.4V/0.08 @ 8.4V |
| Dimensions | 35.6 x 15.0 x 30.8 mm (1.40 x .60 x 1.21 in) |
Tags: Spektrum, SPM-1096, Spektrum servo range, Spektrum Catalog, Spektrum Servos, Spektrum Standard Servos, Spektrum Surface Electronics, RC-MODEL