Forum: Home Simulators - Hardware

I have the Net Return (hopefully will get converted to the simulator version soon). I paired it with Country Club Elite golf mats sold by J McGrath and the experience is unbelievable. My mat dimension is 10 X 6 and only 1" high because I didn't want the 5/8 thick foam under layer due to having...

I am exploring having a small putting area in front of mydriving matt and my impact screen. This putting area will be something like 9 x 9and the material will reside on concrete. I also like to use this surface to deaden the golfball bounce from the impact screen. If anyone thinks they might be...

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...

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!

Recently, I have seen a demo from a start up company who is seeking investment. The demo was plain, they showed me a system that can measure ball speed, launch angle, horizontal angle and spin and spin axis. Similar to GC2. I have tested the system against trackman and generally found satisfying in...

Hello all, i am new and this is my first post, so don't hate me for this, i have been reading all the post that i could find in regards to the GSA LX lite and Pro LM, basically i can see that this unit has had a lot of problems in the past there is no denying it, but most of these threads...

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...

Four questions for those of you with small rooms, or who use memory foam mattresses. 1. The usual distance between hitting screen and back wall is around 15 inches. If using memory foam can this be reduced? How low can you go? 2. How thick is your memory foam? 3. How have you attached the...

Hey guys, So I picked up a DD SIM to mess around with this winter, since someone relatively local was moving on to better things ;). I've got an older desktop that I plan to use for now...AMD X2 3800+, either 2 or 4 gig of high-end RAM (can't remember exactly), etc. It was my old gaming...

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?)

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...

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...

I got a replacement computer and it has 64 bit windows 7 but i can't install the USB to Serial file on this because of the lack of digital signature. Can anyone help? I tried turning off the signature in the command prompt, but now it says the file is for vista only?

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...

Hi all, I have loved the info on this site as I begin the process of building a golf sim with optishot in our office...we have punched out a wall to build out from a storage room...reason being one of the 4 guys who will be using it mostly at work is left handed!!! made setup 100 times more...

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 really like this setup. Are there other options that give easy setup and doesn't take up space like this net? I do like the 8X8 footprint. I also like the projector setup on top. For 2K a bit steep. Any other options out there?

Well, I'm making progress... garage space cleared X launch monitor, projector and laptop acquired X garage heater (waiting on 220v circuit install) hitting mat X enclosure and impact screen :confused I have some things in the works on the enclosure, and looks like I am going with a...

Interesting new GC3 product https://youtu.be/js-4s5mle9I

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...

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 am currently in the final stages of deciding upon what simulator works best for my particular situation, and I'm looking at the advantages and disadvantages of various systems. I want to stay away from and IR system and I will be doing my own flooring, screen, projector, hitting mat, and wall...

Has anyone building a simulator in a spare room or their garage installed anything to reduce the noise? My wife is concerned it will be too loud. I thought some noise reducing curtains or panels might be effective. Has anyone attemptem this?

Does anybody have experience with the older AccuSport Vector (SVS150) Was the accuracy decent ? Does it worth buying a used one ? Thanks

I got the time to read my Australian Golf Digest and it had an article about what could be the oldest golf sim. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/75813409/First%20golf%20Sim.pdf or try https://app.box.com/s/l8alkzermokk7y44wx2t if anyone can help with their request for information...

On the topic of screens... A lot of light passes through my impact screen (it's a one piece one I got from Cory). If I look behind it, you can see the whole image has actually passed through and is hitting the black canopy behind it. The thing I wonder is how much that affects the brightness...

Hi guys I'm having trouble finding the info I require. Irrespective of price, what would be the optimal projector specs (resolution and illumination) to run E6 software. I've read somewhere you can go too high with both. The screen will be approx. 3 x 2.25 metres and the hitting area of the room...

Would a 65 watt Fluorescent indoor spotlight work better than a regular CFL bulb?

My 2 cents on my sim setup for under 1000$ built from scratch First of I have built myself a 22'x18' Detached garage sim room/workshop. The cost of that thing I will leave aside obviously. So for the simulator setup here is my cost break down : Simulator: DD optishot 2 bought on black...

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...

I am thinking of some different heating options for my garage set up and would like to know. Can I use an infrared heater or will it affect the accuracy of the optishot?

Hi everybody. I'm hoping there's an owner of the original Accusport Vector (model SVS 150) who can help me out. I just bought one and unfortunately it didn't come with an AC adapter, so I need to buy a replacement. The problem I have is that the polarity info for the adapter is not printed on the...

I was just wondering if there have been any updates as to the integrations of the two technologies? I'm currently considering the p3pro claret and launch angle add-on but would like to know if the vector integration is on the horizon.

I am in the process of lobbying p3pro to develop a 2nd webcam to capture the ball direction and speed. I know they have an integration with Zelocity and are trying to develop and integration with the vector launch but the expense of these options will keep many users away. I really think the webcam...

I am having trouble setting up my P3pro. When I use the serial port it can read my swing, but when I use the USB adaptor (the one from the site) it cannot read my swings anymore. Is there a specific driver i need to install? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Has anyone modified the p3proswing stance mat to put in a cutout to use it as hitting mat? I would appreciate any details measurements ,tools, etc. for cutting if you have done this modification or know how to do it. thanks Dave

we all know that this option exists, but we know very little about it. i have been contemplating on purchasing a vector but I have a hundred questions that have not been answered. all i want is a more realistic ball flight that measures launch and assist in ball tracking. sometimes I feel that...

I'm a casual golfer who is looking to build a sim to get better and to play indoors during the winter. I already have a computer, net (net return) and mat. Has anyone used the P3Pro and Accusport Vector together? Is the improved accuracy worth the additional price of the Vector Pro? It...

I just noticed this mentioned in an old thread. Has anyone here used one of these? It looks interesting, but other than the product description and a couple of commercial reviews in trade magazines, I haven't found any "real world" evaluations on it. ...

A while back I learned that P3ProSwing was working on an Online Coaching program that was schedule to launch this summer. I spoke to their marketing director not to long ago and he said they severed ties with the programmer that was working on it. Now I call back only to find he is gone and the...

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

I'm on Leith Anderson's distribution list and got an intriguing newsletter. The part that was most interesting was entitled "Real Technology Gets Cheap" and had these words: "At the pinnacle of the golf technology world, Henri Johnson, Flightscope CEO, discussed Flightscope "personal radar" -...

Hey guys i am currently looking for a screen for my basement sim build, i am looking at the PR-20 from west coast netting, anyone use this, or have any thoughts on the product? thanks