Has anyone ever built a Simulator with out a Monitor?

[JakeGeezy]

I'm building a golf sim with a projector, hitting screen, gaming PC, etc. There is a way to control your PC using your phone which would eliminate the need for a PC monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The idea being that your phone would control your PC, and you can navigate around on your PC using the projector image mirroring the PC screen. Has anyone gone this route and have feedback to share?

[SkeetShooter]

There are some programs that link your phone to your computer to "remote mouse" control your desktop. I've used it in the past... Its a bit glitchy.

[JakeGeezy]

I've tested out one and it seems to be great. Some functions are better than others, but the mousing ability and turning your phone to a trackpad so far has been great.

[Godfather]

I don’t have a monitor. Just keyboard and mouse. Works fine.

[JakeGeezy]

Nice! How do you handle things like clicking on your programs to run them, typing in information etc.

[mthunt]

My PC is in another room. I use a Bluetooth Mouse/ Keyboard combo

[Godfather]

JakeGeezy the projector is the monitor. I turn the PC and projector on. That’s it.

[aja]

What's the thinking in not having a monitor? Cost or space?

I have a touchscreen monitor. Wouldn't have it any other way. Haven't used a mouse for the sim for as long as I've had the touchscreen.

[JakeGeezy]

Both. It also makes it look a little bit sleeker. I considered touch screen. Do you have a keyboard or just use the touch screen keyboard?

[aja]

Have a keyboard and mouse but, for instance, I don't know the keyboard "shortcuts" for TGC 2019 since I do this on a touchscreen interface that pulls up the commands.

Traditional keyboard is needed for entering course name, etc.

[EasyW]

I dont have a separate monitor either. Just a bluetooth keyboard that has a built in mouse pad. My PC is hidden in an electronics closet. Clean look. But, i dont really play golf games like TGC...i really focus on the sky trak range for practice and testing of equipment. I am a club junkie.

[mmcfadin]

I don't have a monitor. My computer sets next to podium at the rear of my Sim room. I stand at podium facing impact screen and used wired keyboard and mouse while playing.