Using Phidget BLDC Controllers for Gimbal Motors with SimpleFOC

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Using Phidget BLDC Controllers for Gimbal Motors with SimpleFOC

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Hello,

I recently discovered the SimpleFOC project (https://simplefoc.com), which provides an open-source Field Oriented Control (FOC) library for BLDC and stepper motors, along with compatible driver boards. The project supports gimbal motors explicitly.
https://simplefoc.com/#simplefoc_shiled 

One of their offerings is SimpleFOCMini v1.1, a compact driver tailored for gimbal motors (up to ~3 A) and optimized for use with the SimpleFOC library. Their documentation notes that this board is intended for gimbals with internal resistance greater than ~10 Ω. 

My question is: Could one of the existing Phidget BLDC motor controllers drive a gimbal motor, perhaps using SimpleFOC or a similar FOC strategy?

Thanks,
Panayiotis
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