SparkFun Electronics Commentsurn:uuid:214d0e4e-f1b1-d287-ce26-ac5b4c9f82492024-03-29T05:30:28-06:00SparkFun Electronicsbboyho on ROB-12205 - Micro Gearmotor - 175 RPM (6-12V)bboyhourn:uuid:957c1a8f-de10-2352-9fbd-01ecb831e2892016-08-30T15:29:06-06:00<p><strong>-------------------- Tech Support Tips/Troubleshooting/Common Issues --------------------</strong><p><strong>Extending the Shaft of the Microgear Motor</strong></p><p>If you are looking for a way to extend the microgear motor's shaft to add an encoder, feel free to use the Shaft Coupler - 1/4" to 3mm [ <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12412" rel="nofollow">https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12412</a> ]. You would just need to find a shaft length that is suitable for your project. Here's an example from ServoCity using a shaft coupler with a micro gearmotor => [ <a href="https://www.servocity.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/438x280/602f0fa2c1f0d1ba5e241f914e856ff9/c/o/coupler_on_gearmotor_with_shafting.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://www.servocity.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/438x280/602f0fa2c1f0d1ba5e241f914e856ff9/c/o/coupler_on_gearmotor_with_shafting.jpg</a> ].</p></p>