Forum: Home Simulators - Hardware

Hey All, Looking to see if there’s any input for best Canadian sellers for Skytrak and sim accessories (fibre built, impact screen, etc). I’m starting my build and looking to try and save some coin where possible! New to the area and excited to start the build!

Building a indoor golf simulator. I have the space to have a TM4, I like that it is set back, love the software/video, education tools, and I really like JNPG for sim play. The GCQ is obviously outstanding but I'm not a fan of only being able to use the FSX, not a fan of the courses. Is TM data...

I just purchased a new Poly blend impact screen off of ebay. The price and discription seemed good. See below MOVIE SCREEN IMAGE QUALITY. STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE A REAL GOLF BALL. The Poly blend is commercial grade and designed for heavy use. The trade off is some grain in the image. If you...

My impact screen has black ball / scuff marks all over it. They look more like rubber scuffs. I tried washing with soap and mr clean magic eraser. Didn't do a thing. Now I am looking for ideas to solve my problem that don't include getting a new impact screen because it is built into the...

I'm looking for ideas on short throw projectors. This is going to be dedicated only to using the optishot. The kids have a home theater/gaming in the basement so I'm not looking to use it for movies, 3d, or gaming. I haven't determined a screen size, just deciding on going with a 720p projector...

Hello, I just discovered this forum. I am in the midst of building a new home in the Toronto area, and hoping to put a golf simulator in the basement. Things are not finalized yet, but I should have 10 foot ceilings, and lots of width and depth. My golf club just installed two HD Golf...

Well guys, I have been lurking around the forum for about 2 weeks now, reading reviews, checking stuff out and generally trying to make a decision on how to plan a good setup for my home simulator / theater room. We are currently laying out our basement to be finished, and the wife has given...

Trying to identify the best option for an indoor impact screen that allows for a clear projection, can withstand the force of foam golf balls -- and can be 'whisked' away at the request of the wife. Does anyone use a pulldown/standard movie projector screen? Any/all creative recommendations...

I'd like to add a camera set-up to do live video analysis indoors in my hitting bay. I have a newish laptop with a good graphics card, and I plan to add a USB 3.0 camera. Just not sure about the camera specifics or which software to use. I don't want to buy $500+ professional software for...

I have an Accusport Vector Pro that I'm having trouble installing software drivers on a Windows 7 64 bit laptop. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. PM Club Rx

Hi there, just wondering which projector to go with , my screen is about 118 inches wide and about 101 inches high, I am able to mount the projector anywhere so that's not a problem , looking not to cheap out , I hear allot of talk about the Benq 1085 st but it seems the lumins are a bit shy , is...

I was wondering if there are any competitors to the SkyTrak (ball stats and price) emerging in 2016 or beyond?

Hi all I have always been keen on having a home studio for the winter months here in Scoland. I live nowhere near a driving range and I'm sure having the ability to hit balls over the winter would help my game. Using half of my garage gives me a hitting space of 21 feet long x 9.5 feet wide...

I'm looking to find a hitting strip asap locally, is there anywhere or anyone selling either of these in GTA region? Or anything on amazon prime? I couldn't find a thing...

Hi, so I have completed my simulator build but I used metal beams for the frame. Now the front two metal (side) beams that the screen is connected to are exposed. Would like any suggestions on what to use to protect these beams to prevent ricochet? I know GT uses these foam blocks/strips but I...

Hi at all, I´m quite new to this forum. I found because I need some helpwith my preowned Vector Pro with manual lenses. The Power LED is not indicating the operating or charging mode. Also the two green front LED´s are only sometimes indicating the operating mode. But the unit will be...

I'm looking for a golf mat to work on things indoors. My main factors are shock absorption (I want to take a 'divot') and price. Please let me know what mats you have been most happy with. Thanks!

Hi all. New to this site but sounds like some good information on here. I am looking to get a system that is accurate as a simulator and can work out on the range a well. Seems like GC2/HMT is the way to go. Any advice would be appreciated.

I see a lot of people using BenQ or other DLP projectors for their sim. Do you guys not notice any rainbow effect from the DLP?

Ok guys, I have been using the Skytrak full metal jacket (FMJ) and simply put, its awesome. Its certainly the best case I have seen. The cutouts for the Skytrak cams etc. are perfect. I played my recent rounds with it and there were 0 no reads or misreads. The case is very solid and made extremely...

I recently purchased the SkyTrak and am planning on building an enclosure with impact screen and projector. Can anyone help me out on what to look for in a projector? I have a 12 foot wide by 10 foot high screen and plenty of ceiling space. Also, I am thinking of buying the Microbay enclosure...

http://www.allsportsystems.com/golf-simulator-hitting-screen.html Anyone use this one? Is this good quality and ok to use?

Replacing a Optoma 750 short throw project that does 720p with a short throw that does 1080P, Any recommendations. Image size approximately 16 ft wide by 9 ft high from about 9 ft away. Thanks

Building a golf simulator in my basement and need some help with picking out a projector (one of the last pieces). Screen is 110" wide, 84" high, 138" diagonal. Would like a throw distance of about 14 - 15 feet so the projector is mounted behind the hitting mat area (11 - 12 feet). I've been...

My understanding is the GC2 unit (not the QUAD) assumes you are at sea level. Hence that produces different carry distances from the real world. Anyone know of a way in the options to change the altitude setting? I know the QUAD detects your altitude and fixes that problem but I have the GC2...

I plan to have a gcQ installed in my basement in a 9 ft tall, 10 ft wide 15 ft deep room. I'm looking for Good ppl to do the job. Anyone knows? Thank you!

I know this has been addressed previously but I can not find it......has anyone tried an alternate turf for the DD/Optishot system? I am speaking with HQ about it but I would appreciate any feedback/suggestions/etc. FYI, I am on my third piece of turf and I even reinforce the edge with epoxy...

Crenova is the popular brand for making a wide range of high quality video projectors at reasonable prices. If you are looking to buy a Crenova video projector, please check Crenova XPE680 video projector that comes with advanced features and great capabilities. It allows flexible connectivity...

Hi there I'm having problems pairing my GC2 to to my computer . It's asking for a passcode and I'm not sure what the pass code is or where can I get it. Have you guys come across this problem? Thanks

can someone point me to what i need to buy to replace the ribbon cable connector that attaches to the hitting sensor?

I want to have at least 1 camera recording my swing when I use my gc2 set-up. Was at a golftec today and was amazed by what they had for this. Basically it is always recording and a microphone picks up the ball strike and it automatically pulls up that swing. The best part was big plastic buttons...

Curious if anyone uses the Foresight FSX software in 4k projection? I am going from 720P to at a minimum to 1080p. Not sure if you see a big different from 1080p to 4k in a non gaming mode - mostly on the range and club fitting mode.

I understand p3pro has a new grass top upgrade called the II which is supposed to be softer and give you the feel of hitting a divot. Has anyone here have the new grass top and can give their opinions? thanks dave

I'm interested in purchasing your SKYTRAK Golf simulator if you're not using it or have decided to upgrade to something else. Should be in good condition. Thanks Bernbaum

I'm in the preliminary stages of planning a sim room, and want to make sure my understanding about projectors is correct. I'm looking at the Optoma GT760 Projector (http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-GT760.htm). I'm planning on a 12 foot wide screen, so my understanding is that with this...

Hi, I have a couple of golf nets with grommets. I want to hang it in my barn and stretch it in between the wooden beams. The beams are about 16 feet apart. I also already have a few mats I am looking for suggestions on weather to use some sort of conduit, or a steel cable to feed through...