First sim build, Mevo+ software question

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  • TedKing33
    Junior Member
    • Mar 2021
    • 6

    #1

    First sim build, Mevo+ software question

    Greetings forum! Long time stalker, first time poster...

    First off, you are all great, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the comments, view points, and checking out all of the awesome sims the community has built over the years. Definitely one of my most frequent, and favorite places to visit on the interwebs when I want to venture down the simulator rabbit hole.

    Currently I am working on a sim project for a buddy and we are trying to determine the way forward regarding the launch monitor solution. We want portability, no sensors or hardware in the direct field of view, and no mats with imbedded sensors on, or built into a raised floor.

    We were quick to get on the list for the Full Swing KIT when it was announced back in November, but their lack of divulging additional details is leading us to explore other, more immediate options. It seems uncertain which 3rd party software the KIT is going to be compatible with at launch since they have their own FullSwing Golf software that will most likely be availble shortly after, if not directly available at launch, so right now we are leaning towards picking up a MEVO+ and purchasing both the lifetime TGC2019 license, as well as the $300 basic annual membership for E6.

    This leads to my primary question...the E6 software, when not purchased in conjunction with the Mevo+ (or SkyTrak) is $2500 for PC...is it then imperative that I select the $300 or $600 option when we buy the MEVO+ to avoid this $2500 cost, or will I be able to simply activate the annual subscription with E6 connect at a later date and install the software on my PC without paying the $2500 simply because I'm using it with a MEVO? Both software packages will be on a custom PC I am currently building (AMD Ryzen 5600X, w/ Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6) I just want to make sure I understand how the licensing is going to work for the software.

    When the FS KIT does finally come out, and our name is called for fulfillment, the idea would be that, whichever 3rd party Full Swing choses to support at launch, we will already have, and we could potentially sell the MEVO+ if we want to, or potentially keep it and decide not to get the Kit?

    I posted the 2D of our site and some 3D renderings for fun. If any of the pro builders see opportunities to improve, or alternative routes we could go, we are open to suggestions!

    Our initial budget was 15K, but HVAC and GPU procurement created some overages, so probably going to come in closer to 18-20K US. We went with the 5' deep pro enclosure from Carl's with premium impact screen and procured the aluminum pipe from a local metal shop (ETA for enclosure is 15 April). If we go with the MEVO+, we could potentially be up and running by May 1st, which would be awesome since currently we are still waiting for a "summer 2021" launch for the KIT...which is a bit vague...Let me know what you think, and if anyone knows how the software licensing works with the MEVO+!


    Cheers,

    Ted K.

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    Last edited by TedKing33; 03-23-2021, 10:15 PM.
  • Drew.StLouis
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2021
    • 23

    #2
    With the mevo and sky track you are not required to pay the 2500 base fee. That is only required on the higher end units for some reason.

    My personal suggestion is for simulation either get the expanded e6 or tgc. don't get the basic. You're either going to prefer e6 and want the extra courses or you'll prefer tgc. E6 has some good practice but I actually like the flightscope offerings for practice.

    Mevo is great but know that environment is key. They are committed to improving but there are quite a few who have struggled with their units as radar interference is hard to identify and apparently very easy to produce. However for the ease of dealing with lefty righty switching as well as I prefer the unit behind me I decided on mevo. In terms of misread and errors I find ST and M+ to be similar. ST is better with the short game I found while mevo has been better for the driver and iron play.

    Your setup will work fine with the mevo. Except possibly the very back. You'll want to remove the floor space between the mevo and the platform part. Make sure it's all on the same level of you can.

    I also had a pre-order for the kit but canceled. Ordered my mevo on February 16th and had it by February 28th. The lead time are coming down. The company I received it from said it was an error but seeing most people in the Facebook groups get it within 3-4 weeks.
    Last edited by Drew.StLouis; 03-23-2021, 10:39 PM.

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    • TedKing33
      Junior Member
      • Mar 2021
      • 6

      #3
      Drew.StLouis Thank you! Yes, I think from looking at both of the software offerings, my client/buddy wants to go TGC 2019, and the basic E6 membership would be just to not have to pay $2500 later on top of an annual subscription, then if he wants to upgrade to the $600 later, he could relatively easily, or, if TGC 2019 is everything he hopes it is, simply not renew.

      if they won’t charge us $2500 anytime we would want to download E6, then it’s probably moot and we will just go with TGC 2019.

      As far as the floor, say the finished carpet piece and the hitting mat are 2.5” above grade. Could I just have the bottom of my a/v cabinet have a 2.5-3” high shelf that the Mevo unit sits on to compensate for difference in floor height?

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      • Drew.StLouis
        Junior Member
        • Feb 2021
        • 23

        #4
        For your floor as long as the carpet piece extends all the way to the cabinet that would be fine, the problem would be if it went cabinet drop to floor -2.5 inches and then back up to the platform +2.5 inches. The drop tends to cause issues. Also I'd say keep your pc away from the mevo if possible, the pc fans could cause interference. It might be fine but just have a backup plan in case

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        • TedKing33
          Junior Member
          • Mar 2021
          • 6

          #5
          Great insights Drew.StLouis. In that same vein of electromagnetic interference, has anyone with a MEVO+, Trackman, FlightScope Xi, or any other radar based LM for that matter, experienced any interference from a wall-mounted mini-split HVAC unit? You can't really see it in the pictures, but my buddy's barn is getting a mini-split system installed this weekend, and the indoor unit, though 7' off of the floor, is going to be above where the radar unit is going to go, pointing directly towards the sim screen, and where the radar is doing it's measuring...thoughts? Thank you!

          This might be better suited for creating a new Radar and EMI thread...

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