Gimbal controller confusion

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Hello,
I'm trying to build a gimbal for a custom build camera module and currently searching for a gimbal controller.
The controller will later be autonomously operated via a PixHawk1 running Ardupilot, not via a remote. The gimbal will have 2 axes and the camera module has the dimensions of a GoPro Hero5 at a weight of around 40 grams.

My research yielded 2 names, Storm32 and Alexmos. The problem with both is that they're not avaliable in my area (germany). I'd have to import them with a delivery time of at least one month and I need the parts for my job asap. Also, the Alexmos controllers are quite costly.

I found some controllers which are just advertised as BGC2.2, -3.0, -3.1 or -3.2 (See e.g. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Brushless-Gimbal-Controller-2-Axis-Accessory/dp/B07MXGSP8Q). Afaik, BGC just stands for Brushless Gimbal Controller, so ...what are these controllers? Are they noname clones of a more common controller type or at least compatible to one? Also, has anybody ever used them with a Ardupilot?

Best regards
Janis
 
Hi I think they are just a general controller so should be easy to get software so it can be set up , the board look like the one that was fitted to my China made gimbal I had
They do say if you have a question ask them
 
Sorry for the late reply,

I did ask them. However, they never answered, so I was left to guessing.
From what I saw on the internet, these noname controllers often can be configured using the SimpleBGC-GUI used for the equally named BGC by Basecam. However, I can't share any experiences here since I ended up buying an original SimpleBGC.
 
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