Hello,

I'm very new to all this, lots to learn, so apologies for my lack of knowledge.

I'm currently building a motion control rig for videography and need a little help. Getting straight to the point, is there any downside to having a 3-phase rather than 2-phase motor? Are there any special considerations when using a 3-phase motor?

The reason I ask is I accidentally ordered a heavy duty slider from China not realising it had a 3-phase motor. All my planning and purchasing has been around 2-phase motors. I'm now wondering whether I should switch out the 3-phase motor for a 2-phase one or change my driver?

These are all the components I currently have:

Slider - https://www.fuyumotion.com/heavy-dut...robot-arm.html

Large driver for slider - https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/di...ice&order=DESC

PSU - https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/35...0Router%20Kits

4 of these drivers - https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/di...tepper%20Motor

Motion controller - https://www.bfg-motion.com/index.php?p=1_4

I can either purchase a 2-phase motor from the same supplier or a 3-phase driver.

Alternate driver - https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/di...ice&order=DESC

Alternate motor - FM86150SJD04-P(2-phase).pdf

I'd really appreciate any help and advice.

Thanks,

Max