New Basement Simulator Help

[MSUGOGRN]

Bumping this thread. WinterGolfer...I see you and I both had some fun on the 3d design software! Just curious...how is the project coming along? Would love to see final pictures. That basement looks like a blast.

[mwh1023]

I think you need 9’6” minimum ceiling height. I have a friend with a simulator in his 9’ basement and I hit my driver on the bottom of the floor joists and I’m 5’9”.

[bsawhney]

Regarding Computer: Bytespeed NUC:
Is this powerful enough to run TGC and at what resolution?

[Lefty71]

Is the 9' high ceiling high enough?

[WinterGolfer]

allsportsystems is great to work with - I have there superbay. are you putting this together yourself or hiring someone? You said you where not that handy. I put it together myself it took me a while, but I get bored real easy. Enjoy. Looks nice. surprised you went with the pay per year with TGC as opposed to flat fee.

Thanks for the feedback. If I run into any roadblocks on install, it might just have to be a beer and pizza night with my buddies. . I'll have to look at my TGC subscription, I'm wondering why I haven't done the flat rate, as well.

Thanks again!

[penrose]

allsportsystems is great to work with - I have there superbay. are you putting this together yourself or hiring someone? You said you where not that handy. I put it together myself it took me a while, but I get bored real easy. Enjoy. Looks nice. surprised you went with the pay per year with TGC as opposed to flat fee.

[WinterGolfer]

Update on additional costs: The enclosure does not come with the metal poles needed, but the site does provide the exact measurements, which I'll be able to take to local hardware store and get cut for a nominal amount. I'll add to total cost, when I complete that process.

[WinterGolfer]

In summary, you'll notice I went with a 10'Wx 9H bay. I had to stay inside the support beam, and also had to avoid some venting tubing on the left of that hitting wall. I would have loved to go wider, but, I had limitations.

[WinterGolfer]

Sorry for the delay, but I have finally pulled the trigger on a plan.

Here is what I went with:

• Simulator Enclosure/Screen & Projector Package: AllSportSystems http://www.allsportsystems.com/store...projectors.php
  • Simulator Enclosure: MINICOMBO-2 - MiniBay Golf Enclosure 9Hx10Wx5D with Projection Screen, BlackOut Wrapper, ShotDefender and Side Rite Tension Kit (no poles) $1426.83
  • Projector: ULTRASHORT-4.3-OC Offset Capable Hanging Projector 3500 Lumens, Mount, 25 HDMI Cable $834.99
  • Mount: SkyRailPLUS! Cage Attached Sliding Projector Track with Projector Mount $149.99
  • HD Screen UPGRADE: - Fabricate screen from HD material $200.00
  • Shipping: $130.70
  • Total Amount: $2,742.51
• Putting Green/Hitting Mat: My plan is to place the hitting mat on top of the putting green when using simulator and easily remove when putting.
  • Putting Green: https://tourlinks.net/8x14-money-maker/
    • 8x14 Money Maker Putting Green: $1,574
  • Hitting Mat: True Strike Hitting Mats: https://proputtsystems.com/true-strike-hitting-mats/
    • Tour Strike Single Model: $739
  • Total Amount: $2,313
• Computer/Simulator: (Already have)
  • SkyTrak Simulator: $1,700
  • TGC Software: $500/year
  • Game Improvement Plan: $99/year
  • Computer: Bytespeed NUC: $850
  • Total Amount: $3,149
• Total: $8,204

There are a few little things I'm missing (I'm sure) but I feel like I'm close to all in for $8,204. I've attached some renderings of this layout. I will send real pictures when completed. Let me know if you think I'm missing anything major.

Thanks!

[WinterGolfer]

Here are some images with taking out that wall, moving the screen height to 8' tall and 14' wide to get under the support beam, and leaving the support posts. I don't love the posts being cut right into the room, but I agree with your thoughts of wider being better. I may try to get an architect out to see if I could do something with that support post. The openness is nice, I agree. My only negative to the openness, is it doesn't feel as deliberate of a room.

....I'm crazy .

[Kent]

You definitely don't want to lose width on the screen. If you have 8' of height for your screen (9' ceiling minus your beam), you could go a bit over 14' wide (16:9 ratio). If you lose the walls between the rooms, you could easily hit into the center of the screen (assuming you are right handed) without being near your post.

[WinterGolfer]

Also really like your idea of opening up so the poker area could see the screen. Maybe the walls need to go away. Would save money also.

Thanks wbond!

[WinterGolfer]

The beam is about 12 inches lower. I'm starting to think that maybe I go with a 10' screen, pushed towards the exercise room, then I can get close to centering. It seems like centering on a 10' screen is better than being offset on a 12'. I appreciate the input on the workout room, that may change some things.

[mikeingp]

How much lower is the beam? With the beam drop and different flooring types, you can differentiate the space (sim area/workout area). Personally, I prefer exercising in a larger open area and eliminating the wall would make the simulator space seem much larger.

[WinterGolfer]

Yep, wbond is right on the money. Lose the workout room walls if you can.

Even if I can't extend the screen any further due to the support beam?