The 3rd generation of the Arduino SimpleFOCShiled:
A low-cost, modular and user-friendly alternative for running gimbal BLDC motors with FOC algorithm.
Motivation
Gimbal BLDC motors can be used as a high quality replacement for the regular hobby motors, such as DC servos and stepper motors. FOC-controlled gimbal motors enable high precision positioning, very smooth (and quiet :) ) operation and highly responsive and dynamical behaviour.
However starting with FOC and BLDCs is not always easy and the aim of this board, belonging to the SimpleFOCShield family is to provide an easy and user-friendly way of using these motors in your projects. While at the same time, being modular and highly configurable, enabling more advanced application scenarios as well.
Main Goals
- To enable true FOC control for controlling gimbal motors (up to 100W)
- To be as simple to use and as plug-and-play as possible (in combination with the SimpleFOClibrary)
- To be as modular and configurable as possible
- To be completely open-source (software/hardware/fabrication/..)
- As simple to manufacture as possible (especially for the community)