TGC/Protee - GSX Settings and Bluetooth adapter

[Bubba22]

Settings for GSX when used with TGC:

Set all carry, back spin, and side spin settings to default of zero.
Putting speed = (set to what feels right for your turf).
Putting forgiveness set to 2.
All penalty settings must be at default of zero


Bluetooth adapters working:
Asus USB-BT400 Bluetooth 4.0
4Cirago Bluetooth 4.0 BTA8000 with Extended Range(EDR)

If you're having Bluetooth connection issues, definitely try a different brand Bluetooth adapter. If you're using the metal protective cage, try connecting without the GC2 being in the cage. Also, don't just plug the adapter in the back of the computer. Use a 6-15 foot USB extension cable to attach the Bluetooth adapter. This will put it out in the open an allow for a better signal.

GC2 Bluetooth Adapter Code: 0000

[Maverick]

Which one is best? The Asus USB-BT400 Bluetooth 4.0 ?

And a simple USB cable can extend the range from my PC in to my bay?

I'm using a 4Cirago Bluetooth 4.0 adapter. Model # BTA8000 (with Extended Range).

I have it hooked up in my sim room using a 15ft active USB extension cable. PC is outside the sim room.

[Maverick]

Just looking at the original post with suggested GSX settings with the GC2. They need to be updated since the last few updates. The above will be too long now.
To leave leave irons and wedges all at default 0 for me will still have the Protee distance come up short by a few yards compared to the GC2 read out. Setting it to 3 or 4 is about even or slightly more (a yard or two).
The Driver is still needed to be boosted to 7 - 10. The putting forgivness needs to be at 2 now to use the rounded off to 0 when ball path is less than 1.5 deg.

I am finding it ok to just have all irons for your club options and then on the tee it will just select your longest iron (which if irons and wedges are set all the same it won't matter) and then just hit any club you want. I find hitting woods come out as matching the GC2 readout better this way. Others need to test.

Thanks SFR. I will update the post.

[zip]

I'm using a 4Cirago Bluetooth 4.0 adapter. Model # BTA8000 (with Extended Range).

I have it hooked up in my sim room using a 15ft active USB extension cable. PC is outside the sim room.

Crap, I spazzed and ordered a regular USB. I think I only need 10 ft, so hopefully won't matter that it's not active.

I also bought a BT adapter on Monoprice. If it doesn't work I'll buy the one you suggest.

As I said, I'm a spaz.

[HWoods]

Just looking at the original post with suggested GSX settings with the GC2. They need to be updated since the last few updates. The above will be too long now.
To leave leave irons and wedges all at default 0 for me will still have the Protee distance come up short by a few yards compared to the GC2 read out. Setting it to 3 or 4 is about even or slightly more (a yard or two).
The Driver is still needed to be boosted to 7 - 10. The putting forgivness needs to be at 2 now to use the rounded off to 0 when ball path is less than 1.5 deg.

I am finding it ok to just have all irons for your club options and then on the tee it will just select your longest iron (which if irons and wedges are set all the same it won't matter) and then just hit any club you want. I find hitting woods come out as matching the GC2 readout better this way. Others need to test.

Yeah looks pretty close to what I have. I have all 0s except for driver which is 7.

[HWoods]

What do you have for backspin settings, SFR?

[SFR]

What do you have for backspin settings, SFR?

So far I have had the irons and wedges left at "0" for spin and bumping that by 10 would not be that much added spin. The driver is the one I have played with and even tried bumping that one way up and it was interesting how, yes the ball flight was higher but also the carry was more normal. I think too much added backspin might not show the draw or slice as much and may not be as accurate so this is why I am using my iron settings and just hitting driver and woods with those settings. I have not played much with this last update so others can help with input here.

One thing I have found and for others to know is that the numbers are not a % increase. Bumping them up 10 on distance does not give 10% extra carry but is more like 3 or 4 % or about.
Also hitting mats make a huge difference and you can loose a lot of ball speed due to hitting the mat and it grabbing the club, so try to test out hitting mats to find what works.

[HWoods]

So far I have had the irons and wedges left at "0" for spin and bumping that by 10 would not be that much added spin. The driver is the one I have played with and even tried bumping that one way up and it was interesting how, yes the ball flight was higher but also the carry was more normal. I think too much added backspin might not show the draw or slice as much and may not be as accurate so this is why I am using my iron settings and just hitting driver and woods with those settings. I have not played much with this last update so others can help with input here.

One thing I have found and for others to know is that the numbers are not a % increase. Bumping them up 10 on distance does not give 10% extra carry but is more like 3 or 4 % or about.
Also hitting mats make a huge difference and you can loose a lot of ball speed due to hitting the mat and it grabbing the club, so try to test out hitting mats to find what works.

One thing I dont understand when you say you are using "iron settings" to hit your driver, if that's true then aren't you simply hitting driver with 0 +carry (or 3-4 as you've said) and 0 +backspin? If that works then just set your driver that way. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the game does anything special with the "driver" label so it shouldn't make a difference. Unless you are referring to your old GSX settings from last year. As for hitting mats, if you hit the ball clean it shouldn't matter. If you are hitting it fat, then ya sure, you will lose speed but you should be, you mishit it.

[SFR]

Yes, for sure in the past (last years version), it seemed that when a driver was selected and you hit driver, the GC2 could show a 250 yd carry but protee only gave 230 to 240 carry(seemed always too low). But selecting an iron and hitting a driver you seemed to get a lot closer to the right carry. I have not had the 5.5 version running long enough to test the same again but I will test for sure again.
And again it may all come down to the spin rate on the drive like we have talked about.

[SFR]

Did a quick few swings and you are right that the iron settings will still lack in carry when a driver is used. Some were coming out fine but most were low. The driver boost at 7 would seem close like you said. I had it at 10 and they were mostly comming out a few yards too long compared to the GC2 readout.

[Maverick]

I also found the driver boost at 7 to be very close. Everything else was at 0. New GC2/ProTee guys should be able to use the settings posted in the first post of this thread and have a pretty accurate simulation.

[JV17]

Hey guys.... I'm on my 4th Bluetooth adapter and still no success connecting the GC2 to the computer. This makes me think that even though the computer seems to say it's not connected shortly after confirming it has connected, it's really still connected. Where would I look to see if the signal is actually being received by Protee. I can't figure out where to designate COM settings and how to get it to look for GC2 data coming in. Is this something I would find in the interface application? Thanks.

[Maverick]

Sounds like you need remote support. Hoganwoods might be able to help you later.

[JV17]

I know I need to schedule time with ProTee support to help with my setup, but I'd just like to confirm that I have Bluetooth connectivity first. I don't want to waste their time if I'm not even connecting to the GC2 and need to get yet another adapter. Thanks.

[HWoods]

JV, install TeamViewer Full version on the computer in question and I can login and give you a hand if you want. Login to the chat here as well.

[JV17]

GSF_admin, Thanks for the PM. For some reason I can't respond to your PM, so here is my response:

Ok GSF thanks for the message! Your response highlights a couple of things:

1 - Whenever I try to connect via the Bluetooth settings via the system tray, it simply opens up the Bluetooth Devices screen. I can't seem to try to connect any other way.
2 - When I try to connect to the GC2, the computer produces a pass code number that it sends to the GC2 to supposedly validate. I never have an opportunity to enter a code on my computer.
3 - I have seen the COM ports for the GC2 in those same Bluetooth settings dialog box. I just have no way to figure out if it's actively connected, because like you mentioned, in the Bluetooth devices sceeen, it says connected for a minute and then says Not connected or disappears altogether.
Thanks for your help!