Forum: Home Simulators - Hardware

I operate a center in an urban location where space is relatively expensive. I'm attempting to make my simulator bays smaller - so that I can fit more of them. I'm in the process of retrofitting my existing simulators and every square foot counts (high rent) - so eliminating the 18 inches behind...

Well I'm finally getting down to the short strokes on my golf simulator setup, but I'd still undecided on a short throw projector. I need a projector that cast a 12'8' wide image, that is 9'6" high, in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which can be ceiling mounted in the 12' to 16' range. HD capable would be...

I'm in the planning stages of my sim. I've looking at ProTee and GC2 and possibly the new mystery system. I've also spoken to Visual Sports. Does anyone have knowledge of this system? Does it measure ball spin or calculate it like ProTee? It looks a lot like protee. Is it accurate? The cool...

Hi, I am going to purchase a Optishot simulator for use in my garage during the winter months.... mainly for weekend fun with the guys..... I have an area - 9 foot high by 10' wide by 10' deep. I am looking for an inexpensive way to set up an impact screen. I need to be able to set it up and...

I'm in the process of ordering all my gear for my home simulator, and decided to go for the truestrike gel section recessed into the floor. I'm in the UK, Truestrike are in the UK, and so it should be nice and quick... Nope. Two weeks ago they said the end of March. They are now saying mid...

I found a guy that has an older version of trugolf mat (version 2.9) as well as acoustic sensors and e6lite software. My space has a ceiling height of 9'. Can the acoustic sensors be setup with custom room dimensions? Do the sensors need a specific impact screen? Is this worthwhile?

Anybody ever tried using the mats from South West Greens? http://www.southwestgreens.com/golf-greens/tee-lines How do they compare to Real feel golf mats? http://www.realfeelgolfmats.com I'm deciding between the 2. Any other suggestions welcome.

I've been looking at getting a simulator for a year or so now. Budget around $3000. Main requirements: Fun golf at home with real courses etc. Good practice, game improvement functionality/games built in. Accurate data on club and ball info. I'm on 10HCP. I'm looking to get to 5HCP.

Looking for ideas on a USB/Firewire highspeed camera for V1 Home to run along side my simulator. I already have an HD camcorder but it'll only do 30fps. Thanks

I was wondering if anybody has English language instructions for any of the Yupiteru GST models? Just received my GST-3A and all the instructions are in Japanese. Cheers!

Anybody got any experience using movie screen tarps as impact screen? So far 2 that i found are http://www.mytarp.com/outdoor-movie-screen.aspx http://www.tarpsupply.com/movie-screens.html They both are 1) 16oz (which i guess is pretty thick for tarps?)

What projectors are you guys looking at to take advantage of the 4K graphics with the new FSX software?

I want to build a cage that's 13 ft wide and the tubes are only 10 ft. That said, is it ok to cut the pipes down to 6.5 ft and use a connector at the mid-point? Will it be sturdy enough? I'm thinking of using 1" pipes and connectors. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. This forum has...

It seems most golf cages that I see online, they just sell the corner fittings (if frame only), and if it's a kit, they will include the netting. From what I have seen, there seems to be 2 different types of materials: PVC and some steel or cast that uses EMT pipes (no idea what EMT stands...

Hey Everyone, First off - I have used this forum to build my new golf projector/home theatre room and am very happy so far. Have not entirely finished the project and have a few final things to do. My question is: What do you put around the frame of my screen to protect the users from a...

Anyone know if any of the sim or launch monitor companies are planning on google glass integration. All you would need is a LM, google glass headset and net (no screen or projector required)?? I could also see some potential/innovation in the teaching/swing feedback area??

I have some yellow marks from Brush T golf balls, some marks from an alignment rod my son hit against the screen and some odd marks..how do you clean a screen? Can you use bleach? Anyone try to clean their projection screens? Thanks!

From reading the specs on Foresight's website, it looks like a GC2 without the LCD read-out...in other words, you need to use it with software. Anybody have more information on it other than the website? Curious to see what it will cost....

subject should have been Projector question, oops I assume people are using Short Throw projectors because with someone standing in the middle of the room swinging a club it has the potential to block out the projection. My room is 152 inches by 209 inches, and it's 118 inches high (12'x17'...

Strange idea I know. But, my garage has high ceilings, 16ft. I don't want to mount it to my cage because it'll probably shake at impact and I don't want to risk skying one into it. My hitting area is about 3 ft behind the 10x10x10 cage. I'm trying to avoid the wall mount because it just won't look...

I've been looking for a good short throw projector for my GC2 to fit an image onto a 12x9 screen, i'm afraid i'm way out of my element and would like suggestions. My screen is not as big as others since I am choosing portability over anything. I can have the projector mounted anywhere from 10 to 8...

Hi All, I am looking to pull the trigger on a GC2 Launch monitor which would primarily be used in my apartment in the stupidly hot summer months here in Dubai. Does anyone have any information and maybe even a diagram showing the optimum position that a GC2 Launch monitor should be...

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Optishot package from Virtual-golf-simulator.com - has anyone dealt with this company ? The package includes everything you would need including the projector and computer, putting green, mat, screen, netting, etc. They are running a special $1,895 - is...

I have narrowed it down to real feel mats, position track by custom design, cimarron multiple surface, and truestrike. Any opinions are greatly appreciated!

Hi all, I am building a golf/theater room over my garage (21'x34'). I was 99% set on a GC2 and was a against the sensor type system. Sense it will be a multi-purpose room, used to watch sports, movies, video games, and 11 year old boys knee hockey games, I was really concerned about damaging the...

Hi guys. I'm in the final stages of putting my home sim together (thanks Cory!), but have a question for those of you who used curtains to protect walls and ceiling. How have you attached the curtains to the wall and ceiling? Have you used standard curtain rails for the side walls? Presumably...

Hi, I've been following this thread for over 2 years and am finally ready to start my home sim. I have a ton of question and hope you guys are willing to help. They only thing I have purchased so far is a pre-owned GC2 with no software. The room will be set up as a game room/theater room/golf...

I am looking for an impact screen that is a good compromise between being good for hitting real golf balls, good SIM image quality and also pretty good quality projecting HD movies. I only want to put up 1 screen. Ideally, I would like to stay around or under US$500. Can you guys advise on 1) a...

I am currently looking for a projector but having trouble getting the size of screen I want with the throw distance I have to work with. I am just wondering has anyone done a rear projection setup with a short throw projector? I think the golf channel uses a set up like that. What kind of...

I am having issues where the ball is going up off the screen and under the Velcro connection....balls squeeze through and get caught in the netting... I have tried to readjust the Velcro..any ideas?

I'm getting together with a golf pro/friend to purchase a simulator. We were considering Trugolf, GC2, and Protee systems. It looks like we are going with the GC2 (unless somebody tells us we are crazy). Our room is a little over 19 X 19. Ceilings are 9 ft on the sides of the room and very tall...

I looked at my Vector Pro microphone; it looks like it sits around 1” from the case opening. Can someone take a look at his/her Vector Pro and confirm that the microphone is really that far back? When I look into the opening for the microphone, I can see the circuit board with the microphone...

Hello, I'm about a year away from building out my simulator space. In the meantime I need a reasonably priced net to hang from my basement ceiling. Real simple and cost effective, but it needs to last me at least a year. has anyone used either of the following, and do you recommend? ...

So, I want to run something by all of you and get some input. I would like to know how many of you are using the keystone feature on your projectors in your simulator setup. This is what I would like to know: 1) What projector are you using? 2) What resolution are you running? 3) Are you...

I have read several review articles on business versus home theater projectors. Generally business projectors have higher lumens in order to project larger images in the present of ambient light at various throw distances. I would think these characteristics would be ideal for a golf simulator. ...

Any word on the mythical "low cost launch monitor" which is suppose to be coming??

Well looks like fall is here in Alberta and still no sim installed. Was on here all last year with the same old question. Which sim? Well I am back with that same question. I have everything ready to go in my sim room but the hardware and software to complete it. Was waiting for Simtech but looks...

Hi everybody! Im new to the forum, and new to the golf game but Became addicted very quickly.. I played about 30 games in 3 months but now winter Is almost here and ill be stuck inside for a while.. So i am planning to build myself a garage golf simulator Setup in the next few weeks....

I have ordered a GC-2 and am preparing my garage for a full simulator install. Very exciting. I see good comments about Par2Pro's HQ Impact screen and am very likely to buy one. HQ Screen owners - screen holding up well with good picture quality??? My dilemma: My screen would fill out the...

I am setting up a simulator in a room with vaulted ceilings. Plenty of room to swing if I stand off center but regarding the cage, I could do either 10 x 9 or 8.5 x 10. Assuming I have a 5’ depth, which dimension is preferred? This would be a right hand setup only. I assume the extra width...