Garage setup complete!

[JayJo13]

No problem, I'm happy to help. I also commented on your question about the side panels above.

[JayJo13]

The photo backdrop curtains I purchased from Amazon (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07QW67NY5) conveniently came with a sleeve running along one of the 6' ends. I slid some 1" foam pipe insulation over the EMT and then ran it through the sleeve.

See Photo - https://www.dropbox.com/s/7anpi6y83i...81%29.jpg?dl=0

[Warren Zevon]

Thats a great setup, JayJo13. You've taken out a ton of the guess work that I was going to do for my similar build, if I ever get moving on it.

[Kareem Brown]

Thanks so much for the details. It looks great im going to steal a couple of ideals for my build. I needed those Canadian links!

[Tricky12]

Final question... I have found some photo backdrop curtains on amazon but what did you use for the top part of it? I see that on the sides you used the backdrop curtains but what did you use on the top going from the 60 in. bar to the other 60 in. bar? How did you connect that top cloth to the structure to enclose it?

[Tricky12]

You're awesome dude! Thanks for sharing all of these tips and photos. I really appreciate it! JayJo13

[JayJo13]

This is what it is - https://www.rona.ca/en/turf-runner-1...green-76675070

It's pretty cheap and quite thin.It dampens the ball bounce by maybe 25% on concrete. If I had to do it over again I'd spend a bit more money to get something thicker. I'll probably end up glueing some carpet underlay to the bottom.

[Longball_13]

have you got any more detail on the collection turf you sourced? I can't find anything with those dims at that price.
thanks,

[JayJo13]

I did not sew the seams - I custom ordered the screen and requested they sew the sleeves

[JayJo13]

The picture could be better, for sure. I really don't have anything to compare it to but I was hoping it would be a bit brighter. My projector has 3,800 lumens so it should be good. I huge part of the problem is definitely the screen. The picture bleeds through quite a bit. I purchased a white sheet (same as my side panels) that I will clamp to the back when it gets here in a few weeks. I'll be posting some before and after photos when I get that done.

Your plan to double up the archery net will likely work well. I'll let you know what this sheet is like when I get it done because that could save you about $200 if it works.

I'm running the Optishot at 1920x1080 60hz.

Good luck with your build!

[wanabe]

Looks a great set up - still planning mine for my garage here in the UK. Your screen looks similar in the close up photo to the weave of Archery Nets, which is what i plan to use as a screen. I intend to purchase twice the length needed and double it up, folded over from one side to another, ie 8m length, folded in half into a 4m wide screen - (160" wide screen 16:9), to reduce light bleed and hopefully improve the picture quality and the ability to cushion the impact of the ball.

Just wondered how good your picture was on that type of screen, in person as it is difficult to see from the photos, and what resolution you are running the Optishot at?

Thanks

[Jay28]

Did you sew in the seams yourself?

[JayJo13]

Tricky12 - See photos below for a closer look at the hardware I am using to hang the screen and side panels. I threw in a few extras to show how I store it when not in use. Let me know if you have any questions.

[JayJo13]

I'll provide a general reply right now but I'll reply in detail later tonight after I get the sim setup and i'll take some photos of all the hardware I used as it will provide way better context.

I used 5/16" lag thread screw eyes straight into studs to hang the main screen. The chain, hardware, carabiners, etc. are pretty standard (i'll post pics later) but there isn't a lot of weight as I have the screen completely framed so it actually sits on the ground and takes some of the weight off the ceiling. Once it's hung it reall doesn't move at all -- it's very stable.

My ceiling is 125" and my screen is 108" so there is about 17" of chain hanging from the ceiling.

The photo studio backdrop cloths were ordered to size from Amazon. They are 108"x72". They also came with a sleeve in the top so I covered a 60" length of 1" EMT conduit with foam pipe insulation and then inserted it through the sleeve. They just hang to the floor.

No issues with the setup so far and I've hit probably 1000+ balls into it. The screen takes the contact well and does not move all on impact.

Tarp clips have help up just fine. I can move them if I see any wear on the screen but the edges of the screen are reinforced with a vinyl hem so I don't foresee any issues.

The bungees are just mini bungees like these - https://www.amazon.ca/Keeper-Corpora.../dp/B000SZNPWC

The bugees don't really take on a lot of stress as they just stretch the screen nicely (I don't want to over stretch to reduce bounce back).

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Tricky12]

Can you please provide more information (sizes) on the chain, carabiners, eye bolts, ceiling hooks, nuts, bolts, etc... that you used? Did you secure the chains to a stud or just to the drywall?

How did you do the side panels - Photo studio backdrop cloths? Did you have to cut the material and fit it to your simulator? (These look awesome!)

Have you noticed any issues with this set-up? Does the screen take contact pretty well OR does it make the frame swing back and forth after contact since it's attached to the chains?

How have the tarp clips held up after heavy use and impact?

What are the bungees attached to on the EMT pipe?