# iPower GM3506 AS5048A Gimbal Motor

> GM3506 is a brushless direct-drive gimbal motor with an AS5048A encoder in an aluminum case. The assembly measures Ø40 × 25.8 mm and weighs 72 g; its hollow shaft has 12 mm OD and 8.6 mm ID. Maker tests list 600–1000 g·cm at 12 V/1 A and 2149–2375 rpm unloaded at 16 V. Continuous ratings and cable pin assignments are not published.

- Manufacturer: iPower Motors
- Part number: GM3506-AS5048A
- Category: Motors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/ipower-gm3506-as5048a-gimbal-motor-dbcd
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/ipower-gm3506-as5048a-gimbal-motor-dbcd/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Motor type | bldc |
| No-load speed | 2,375 rpm |
| Shaft diameter | 12 mm |
| Encoder | AS5048A absolute magnetic encoder; assembly SPI/PWM routing unverified |
| Dimensions | 40 × 40 × 25.8 mm |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60 °C |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| shop.iflight.com | 41.9 USD | unknown | 2026-10-09 | https://shop.iflight.com/ipower-motor-gm3506-brushless-gimbal-motor-w-as5048a-encoder-pro1155 |

## FAQ

**How much does the iPower GM3506 AS5048A Gimbal Motor cost?**

From $41.9 at shop.iflight.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the iPower GM3506 AS5048A Gimbal Motor dimensions?**

40 × 40 × 25.8 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this iPower GM3506 AS5048A Gimbal Motor data come from?**

Every value in this record is traced to a source — 2 documents including the board and chip datasheets — with the page and table cited per value. Unknowns are left explicit, never guessed.

## Sources

- [iPower GM3506 AS5048A Gimbal Motor datasheet](https://shop.iflight.com/ipower-motor-gm3506-brushless-gimbal-motor-w-as5048a-encoder-pro1155)
- [shop.iflight.com listing](https://shop.iflight.com/ipower-motor-gm3506-brushless-gimbal-motor-w-as5048a-encoder-pro1155)

## Part graph

### Built from

- AS5048A — position sensor on the iPower GM3506 AS5048A Gimbal Motor

### Alternatives (by use case)

- [iPower GM4108H-120T AS5048A Gimbal Motor](https://www.xirkit.io/products/ipower-gm4108h-120t-as5048a-gimbal-motor-2ff3) — Both serve robotics and motor control — check the trade-offs; $54.99 vs $41.9