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  • penrose
    Super Member
    • May 2016
    • 754

    #16
    Next step is the baffle. For those which are new this goes in front of the existing net and allows the enclosure/studio to be only 14" from the wall. It took 4 trys to get it right - the baffle net was NOT labeled like the other net so did not know where the corners where. I finally took some of the sand bags from my net pro and layed them down on the turn - you might be able to see them in the pictures. Next step is to hang the screen. Also in the picture is a stand for my ipad. this should allow me to use the motion software app and record my swing.

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    • chudiddy
      Member
      • Aug 2016
      • 33

      #17
      Nice work!! How high is your ceiling?

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      • penrose
        Super Member
        • May 2016
        • 754

        #18
        Originally posted by chudiddy View Post
        Nice work!! How high is your ceiling?
        8 ft and 4 in where the back of the enclosure begins. The enclosure will be 8ft high and 12 ft wide and 4 ft in depth.

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        • aeroburner
          Extreme Member
          • May 2016
          • 1015

          #19
          looks good tight on height but what ever it takes to go projector, screen its worth it I had a tight ceiling height at my last house and added a little memory foam to the swing area it saved a couple clubs and a few patch jobs i think. I ran a 5 layer baffle system for sound which is almost non existent in the ball impact to screen issue good luck.

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          • penrose
            Super Member
            • May 2016
            • 754

            #20
            Here are some more shots. I have some finish touches to make - such as Tee markers, cart sign, putting holes, etc. I am happy with the size but I need to get the projector screen a little tighter. For some reason the screen only has grommets on the top and one on the bottom. Hoping to make some additional holes along the side and bottom. For anyone out there I have a connection question. I first tried to hook up the projector and the PC HDMI to HDMI but that did not work. I had to use the connection from the graphics from the PC to the HDMI on the projector. Should HDMI to HDMI work? I would like to have the projector show an image and also have a image on the PC screen.

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            • Dan McWhirter
              Dan McWhirter commented
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              I have the same screen problem...needs some tightening. I noticed that my screen could be tightened if I attach some bungee cords from the screen edge to the back-side frame. The screen edges look quite strongly finished...I intend to punch some small holes to attach bungees...and, if they do start tearing, get a grommet kit. HDMI should work fine. You may have to go to your settings to tell the PC you have two displays, and, that you want both to show the same.
          • wbond
            Ultimate Member
            • Oct 2014
            • 3489

            #21
            Try using tarp clips from HD or Lowes. That way you don't have to put any additional holes in your screen. Others have used them and say they work quite well. Also, i think you need to go into your display settings and put it as extend desktop or something like that. I display to both the projector and monitor.

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            • Dan McWhirter
              Dan McWhirter commented
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              Not "extend," you'll have half screen on monitor and half on the projector. Freaked me out, I couldn't find the mouse to switch back.
              I'll look at those tarp clips today.

            • wbond
              wbond commented
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              I can't remember which one it is, but there is an option to display on multiple monitors. Does make it interesting though when you pick the wrong one and then can't find the mouse or can't see the close button
          • FaultyClubs
            Super Member
            • Nov 2014
            • 635

            #22
            'duplicate' if you want the same image on both screens. 'extend' if you want different images on both screens. Either works well depending what you want to do.

            Also the tarp clips that screw for clamping are better than those that press fit to tighten in my experience. And I've broken a couple of my hard plastic ones from direct hits but never broken my soft plastic ones so pick the soft versions if you have a choice. Or buy a couple spares...since I've only broken a couple in many years of use it isn't a big deal.

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            • Ironstrokes
              Extreme Member
              • May 2015
              • 1012

              #23
              Originally posted by penrose View Post
              Here are some more shots. I have some finish touches to make - such as Tee markers, cart sign, putting holes, etc. I am happy with the size but I need to get the projector screen a little tighter. For some reason the screen only has grommets on the top and one on the bottom. Hoping to make some additional holes along the side and bottom. For anyone out there I have a connection question. I first tried to hook up the projector and the PC HDMI to HDMI but that did not work. I had to use the connection from the graphics from the PC to the HDMI on the projector. Should HDMI to HDMI work? I would like to have the projector show an image and also have a image on the PC screen.
              Not sure if im interpreting your question right but I just used an hdmi cord from the hdmi port on graphics card, bought an hdmi splitter and ran two cords from the splitter to the projector and the monitor and it worked nicely

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              • penrose
                Super Member
                • May 2016
                • 754

                #24
                I think my issue is my graphics card does NOT have a HDMI port - the HDMI port is separate. So, I cannot use extend or duplicate because the PC or OS does not see the other monitor. I think the splitter is the one I need to go.

                For tarp clips I love this idea did not know about them. is this what we are talking about?

                http://www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-...-Bulk/50372788

                Do I have to remove the pole/pipe to but them on - that would be sorta of a drag.

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                • penrose
                  Super Member
                  • May 2016
                  • 754

                  #25
                  I found this link


                  look like you attach the clip by Velcro strap or a tie wrap. Think I got it.

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                  • Ironstrokes
                    Extreme Member
                    • May 2015
                    • 1012

                    #26
                    Originally posted by penrose View Post
                    I think my issue is my graphics card does NOT have a HDMI port - the HDMI port is separate. So, I cannot use extend or duplicate because the PC or OS does not see the other monitor. I think the splitter is the one I need to go.

                    For tarp clips I love this idea did not know about them. is this what we are talking about?

                    http://www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-...-Bulk/50372788

                    Do I have to remove the pole/pipe to but them on - that would be sorta of a drag.
                    Gotcha, not sure if you have a VGA or DVI port on the graphics card instead, but if you want to still go with hdmi, took a quick search on amazon and saw this



                    Maybe just buy one of these, attach the hdmi end to a splitter and then connect two separate hdmi cords from that to the projector and monitor

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                    • chudiddy
                      Member
                      • Aug 2016
                      • 33

                      #27
                      Originally posted by penrose View Post

                      8 ft and 4 in where the back of the enclosure begins. The enclosure will be 8ft high and 12 ft wide and 4 ft in depth.
                      Wow I also have 8 ft ceilings and afraid of hitting the ceiling on full driver swings. Can you swing freely and comfortable at that height?

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                      • penrose
                        Super Member
                        • May 2016
                        • 754

                        #28
                        My room has a vaulted ceiling. So, the hitting area the ceiling is from 10ft to 12 feet or higher - so driver can swing away. The edge of the room is 8'4" and then the ceiling begins to slope up.

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                        • MarkTee
                          Junior Member
                          • Aug 2016
                          • 4

                          #29
                          Nice work.... I am in the "planning" stage with mine and have similar space available. Can you tell me where you purchased your turf and net? thanks and enjoy your room

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                          • penrose
                            Super Member
                            • May 2016
                            • 754

                            #30
                            here you go - checked out a few places and this seemed to be the best fit. I have the clips and the screen is nice and tight. Happy with everything so far. I went with the superbay and the terra shield.

                            Video Analysis Coaching Systems for Sports, Home Golf Simulators, Flight Simulators, and more!

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