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Hobbico cs170 , 333oz torque @ 6 volts 405 oz torque @7.2v $80 Or Power HD 1501mg 240 oz in @ 6v and 284 oz in @7.2v $ 25
Either option is good , the base is mostly lateral movement (left and right rotation) but if your looking for the first joint to support the whole arm the cs170 is your best option for the money.
Interesting gripper!
Thanks J, I'll check them out.