Forum: Home Simulators - Hardware

We'll off to pick up some screen material from Cory. Question to those who have built one. I was going to run a 3 inch seam at the top then slide a one inch ridged pole threw and mount on each side wall so the screen can hang straight down and very even throughout.Then put a couple side straps with...

What are the thoughts of pros and cons of having a setup with projector/screen or a 50" TV with computer and hit into a net? Figure cost but you can use TV for other things?

Just saw this- http://voicecaddie.com/2013/product_sc100_01.php Says: The Swing Caddie SC100: • Standalone device (no phone app needed) • Instant feedback via LCD display • Measures: • Carry Distance • Swing Speed • Ball Speed

May be wrong place since I know you are focused on sims. But most of you have a sim room setup or studio. Do you also have a good indoor video / high speed camera for video? I have a not so good 30fps with shutter speed of only 1/200 inside. Learning shutter speed then frame rate is...

My current sim PC specs: AMD Phenom X4 3.0 ghz 3.25 GB of usable RAM Win7 32 bit. ASRock K10N78D ATX motherboard with internal serial header(good for Protee) 64GB SSD C: drive 250GB Secondary SATA II 7200rpm HD. 2 PCI USB cards(for Protee) Nvidia GTX460 1GB

Cory, Thanks for posting the Skypro PGA 2013 Show video, it was really interesting and they seem to have figured out some clever ways of dealing with issues such as sensor placement. I was wondering if they measure simple club data like club path and face angle at impact? It's not obvious to...

The Unex Simulator apparently has Augusta National- http://unexgolfsimulator.com/UNEX_Courses.asp Including 3-Projectors Panoramic Support- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg5dCK6bnDU Why would someone drop that much money on a studio setup and only buy a Unex as the hardware?? lol Btw the...

Hey guys , just came back from a demo day at golf town in Montreal. One of the Senior club fitters told me that the Gc2 was "by far" more accurate than the aboutgolf sim (they had both) . I was not not impressed by either as far a graphics are concerned. The question is why does aboutgolf...

I know there are a number of threads on here regarding projectors, but I was wondering if I could get some input regarding an HD projector issue. I'm looking for a projector which can pull double duty for a true HD home theatre as well as a golf simulator. Golf simulator wise I'm looking for a...

Finally I've decided to pull the trigger on a ProTee system, in the end the righty lefty issue for general play weighed heavily into the decision, plus I figure I can always add a launch monitor at a later date, when and if they ever become more affordable. Any hoo... does anyone have any...

Is anyone out there currently using an About Golf system, the simulator looks very accurate providing both ball and club data... but the courses seem VERY expensive.. Just wonder if there are any users out there, and what they see as the advantages and disadvantage of the system.

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...

Hey guys, would appreciate some input regarding the various advantages and disadvantages of the respective systems. Thanks.

I use Cory's hq screen and I have been having issues with golf ball rebounds. I saw a post with someone suggesting memory foam behind the screen. I was wondering if anyone has tried it and if so which thickness did you use? would 2 inches be enough?

Hello, After I posted here to get some infos about TruTrak System and did not really get what I was looking for, I want to share with you my experiences on buying and operating a Trugolf Simulator, I could not really find a good post for that in the net, so I thought for some this is might...

If I hit a shot 100 yards , 200 yards, 300 yards at 2° off-line how many feet is it off-line. Really I'm just looking for the mathematical formula or a calculator thanks Dave

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...

Hey All, I'm at the PGA Alberta show and came across this: http://www.boditrak.com/products/golf.php I have a few clients ask for something like this, but would love to hear your thoughts on if it would be valuable for you... Feel free to post constructive opinions and feedback if you...

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?

I don't know what to do about screens. After a fraying issue with the PR20 from hitting hundreds of wedges into the same spot on the screen, I switched to the HQ Raw from Par 2 Pro. Now I've managed to put a hole through that screen with a 3 wood. :( (165mph ball speed) Spoke with Corey and...

$210.95 free shipping. I had to pay tax in Texas, but you may not. Dell Home offers its Dell 21.5" 1080pTouchscreen LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. S2240T, for $249.99. Coupon code "HNQ2$W?T6M93MW"cuts it to $224.99. With free shipping,that's $5 under our mention from last week and...

Hey guys , my impact net from wesrcoast netting has just torn about 10inches from a grommet hole ! Its my fault as I didnt bungee that location and just ty wrapped it so there was no play :confused Anyway, its made out of thick 100% polyester. Does anyone know the best way to repair, stitch, ...

Well I have taken the task on of building a simulator room and wow. So many questions. 1. Are the high impact screens on ebay or internet as good a quality as the high priced ones they sell with the system? 2. Are there any resonabley priced systems that can actually read club path and...

I have a height limit of 90 inches for my screen due to garage door tracks and would like to know how wide I need to make the screen. I want to have the image cover the complete screen. My second question is can you move the projector back. If it needs to be at 6ft from the screen can I move it...

I will have room in my new garage to install a sim. However, the availabe height is only 248cm, which is a bit too low. Now I'm thinking of digging a hole for the hitting area. Of course the hole should be as small as possible and as large as necessary. Layout like this ...

I have confirmation that this combo will work, but does anyone have any first hand experience with it?

Hello all, I have been lurking around for the last few weeks trying to figure out how to setup my own simulator. After reading many helpful post, I am almost ready to start putting it all together. I already have an optishot, BenQ MX810st, and 8' of screen material from Cory. I am setting this...

I was able to buy a V Swing Video Recorder for $20 off kijiji recently. http://www.practicerange.com/Golf-Training-Aids/V-Swing-Video-Swing-Recorder.aspx It allows for easy swing recording. The gooseneck is nice to easily adjust the view. The attachment clamp allow easy attachment to bag etc....

I am thinking about getting -- Refurbished FlightScope Prime Kit Included: FlightScope Prime sensor upgraded with latest available microwave radar panel + Hard carry case with custom cut out foam + Portable Power Outlet + Lightweight Laptop stand with FlightScope branded cover/hood

Just curious if anybody is using it and how their wear is on it. Reason I'm asking is mine is starting to fray apart in the area where most my balls hit after only 1 month of use. I can flip it around which should help prolong it a bit, but I was expecting the net to last a bit longer than it has...

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...

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...

I am exploring the idea of mounting a impact screen onto my Pro Series Golf net frame. The demension of the frame is 7'.6" x 8'. Then I look to mount a short throw projector to the ceiling on my garage. Wondered if anyone has done this before and or if anyone has any suggestions or concerns about...

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...

So for under $50 you can have two camera video analysis at 180 fps, though only at 320 x 240. You can also get 75 fps at 640 x 480. It's not great resolution, but for the price it's worth considering. I realize it's not a new setup, but it's working at higher fps than I've seen in other posts so...

I have a gc2 with starter pack (driving range, one course and club fitting software). I wanted to purchase a video card that will help me maximize the potential of the software. What video card would your recommend?

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...

Hi guys, I've been speaking to a variety of simulator manufacturers for a while, and think I've decided to plump for a GC2 solution. The room it's going to go into is 4.2m (13.8ft) long by 3.9m (12.8ft) wide with ceiling height of 2.6m. I'm pretty confident that I can swing a driver unimpeded by...

Hi guys, I am smack in the middle of building my protee sim.... pretty excited about it. After visiting a virtual golf center last night to talk to the owner for some more learning... I was super impressed with his setup.... he had a machine that electronically tees up your ball for you......

Hi all, I don't know whether you watch any of Mark Crossfield's YouTubes? I quite enjoy them. Anyway I was watching his comparison of the Nike VR Pro LE and the Covert Tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j66zy4VB4so I know that he uses both Trackman and Flightscope and was interested to...