Planning New Optishot Garage Build

[4jag]

With inspiration from so many before me I am about to start my new Optishot sim build in my garage.

Must support LH and RH play
Must be somewhat portable / set-up and tear down in 10-15 mins.
Garage is insulated but not heated

Here is my bill of materials so far :

Optishot sim - (plan on buying v2 upgrade)
Optoma HD71 projector -
Microsoft Surface Pro computer w/ AV port to HDMI cable -
Screen -
- large painters cloth doubled over, with
- 10x12 heavy white muslin in front

Materials to build 8x4 base with 2x8 putting extension (must be movable) -
- 2 inches of rigid foam sandwiched between 1/8 sheets of particleboard
- puzzle foam underneath
- Green line 56 Putting surface on top

Jagmanjoe turf -
Callaway HX practice balls - (anyone have experience with these)
Speakers -
Electric infrared heater -

Still need:

Over sensor lighting -
Cups for green -
Mini beer kegorator -

[4jag]

Platform and putting extension built...

[Adonis]

How did you secure the plywood to the insulation foam?

Is there enough weight to the whole platform that it doesn't move while you are hitting?

[4jag]

How did you secure the plywood to the insulation foam?

Is there enough weight to the whole platform that it doesn't move while you are hitting?

I used a caulking gun style adhesive that is suitable for foam.

It doesn't move at all, between the weight of the platform plus the golfer on it, it is very stable.

[IronOrr]

Wow, that's really nice!

How does the software run on the Surface Pro? Can you run full graphics without skipping frames?

[madspeed]

Here's a few shots of my setup...20150129_173444.jpg20150119_191158_zpspsqjrn4g.jpg20150119_191209_zpsogybvrm4.jpg

[4jag]

How did you secure the plywood to the insulation foam?

Is there enough weight to the whole platform that it doesn't move while you are hitting?

No issues with s/w on the Surface Pro. I use a mini-AV port to HDMI adapter to get the image and sound to my projector.

[jimmyc]

Am i misinterpreting this or are there 2 sensors in the platform?

I am literally embarking on the same style project - in planning phase.

My main issue is being RH/LH playable without moving anything. So I am interested in the platform and how it handles both sides.

[cspin]

Here's a few shots of my setup...Attachment 50853

madspeed,
Nice cage and net setup! looking to do something similar, but in my garage. Can you share details?

Thx!

[4jag]

Am i misinterpreting this or are there 2 sensors in the platform?

I am literally embarking on the same style project - in planning phase.

My main issue is being RH/LH playable without moving anything. So I am interested in the platform and how it handles both sides.

Mine (pic from post 2 above) uses only 1 sensor. Main platform is 4' by 8' and easily accommodates both Left and Right play.

[madspeed]

I have teo sensors in mine as posted above. Bought while on sale at Dicks for $199! I use a usb switch to switch between sensors if playing with lefties and righties.

[smbe0101]

Platform and putting extension built...

How did you route the USB cable through the 2" foam?

Thanks!

[madspeed]

I routed mu usb cable along the seams of the foam

[smbe0101]

I routed mu usb cable along the seams of the foam

Would you mind posting a photo? I'm curious how the USB cable gets to the actual optishot that is centered in the foam. Did you have to cut out a small channel? Thanks!

[madspeed]

sorry but I didnt take any pics. I built a wooden perimeter to frame out the areas where the sensor pads set into. that gave me a solid surface to staple the grass carpet to. I left a void in the framing in order to accomodate the usb connector

[4jag]

I just cut a small seam with a steak knife and pushed the cable into it. Id really like to find a wireless USB cable but the ones on the market seem weak and inconsistent

[smbe0101]

I just cut a small seam with a steak knife and pushed the cable into it. Id really like to find a wireless USB cable but the ones on the market seem weak and inconsistent

Thanks for the info!