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Finished with my golf simulator just in time for TGC2019. I have done quite a bit of research on everything and also had to mind the budget so not everything is top notch but it works very well.
Went with the Carls preferred impact screen although I could have opted for something way cheaper since I am using almost golf balls. I know almost golf balls don't get all the correct spin or launch speed but they do pretty well from the tests I have done. I use TGC software and utilize the boost settings to compensate for this loss. It actually works out pretty well. I didn't want to worry about shanks ricocheting or causing damage to something else. (have had a few bad shots from friends and family and glad it wasn't a real ball).
The projector is a ViewSonic PJD5353LS 3200 Lumens short throw projector. Not top of the line but perfect for what I need. I am thinking of covering the netting with a blackout cloth that should really make the screen pop even when playing during the day.
Hitting mat is a Fiberbuilt and has been absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend their products. If you notice in the photo the black brick next to the Skytrak is a yoga block that I fixed so that in the case of a really out of wack swing it will hopefully glance off of the block instead of the metal case. Have not had it tested as of yet and I hopefully will keep it that way. Better safe than sorry!
The last bit I put together was the control panel for different buttons on TGC. I used a Qunqi Leonardo micro controller and programmed it to accept button presses as keystrokes. Just used some arcade buttons, wired it up, and made a custom wood platform for it. It works very well. I also have the tablet mounted to the wall on the left for more control if needed. I did not want to have a keyboard and mouse hanging around.
Thats basically it. If you have any questions let me know and I'd be happy to answer them. Really enjoy this site and seeing other golf simulator setups!
Went with the Carls preferred impact screen although I could have opted for something way cheaper since I am using almost golf balls. I know almost golf balls don't get all the correct spin or launch speed but they do pretty well from the tests I have done. I use TGC software and utilize the boost settings to compensate for this loss. It actually works out pretty well. I didn't want to worry about shanks ricocheting or causing damage to something else. (have had a few bad shots from friends and family and glad it wasn't a real ball).
The projector is a ViewSonic PJD5353LS 3200 Lumens short throw projector. Not top of the line but perfect for what I need. I am thinking of covering the netting with a blackout cloth that should really make the screen pop even when playing during the day.
Hitting mat is a Fiberbuilt and has been absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend their products. If you notice in the photo the black brick next to the Skytrak is a yoga block that I fixed so that in the case of a really out of wack swing it will hopefully glance off of the block instead of the metal case. Have not had it tested as of yet and I hopefully will keep it that way. Better safe than sorry!
The last bit I put together was the control panel for different buttons on TGC. I used a Qunqi Leonardo micro controller and programmed it to accept button presses as keystrokes. Just used some arcade buttons, wired it up, and made a custom wood platform for it. It works very well. I also have the tablet mounted to the wall on the left for more control if needed. I did not want to have a keyboard and mouse hanging around.
Thats basically it. If you have any questions let me know and I'd be happy to answer them. Really enjoy this site and seeing other golf simulator setups!
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