Jeeves’ Simulator Home Build

[WheelsinLino]

Is there a fabric of choice for the Vant panels? Some have to be 'tougher' that the others???

[frodaddy00]

R.I.P. bar

[jeeve5]

Ok... here we go. Vant panels ordered over the weekend on sale. And found the 9.5x12.5” premium screen I wanted on Carl’s clearance!
Been communicating with Matt at Uneekor and will be wiring funds this week for QED Ignite and probably their camera package (unless someone talks me out of it). I’m going with Ignite because it seems the forum is pretty much favoring TGC19 and the add on integration for QED sounds easy and awesome. So I’ll forgo the Uneekor course and practice packages for that instead.
Stockpiling all the materials and waiting for the demo to start. I’ll provide updates as we go.
Pardon all the kids toys... all the cabinetry will be gone and removing drop ceiling to lift everything to 10’. The screen will be behind what’s now the bar. The bump out on the right was a bathroom Reno we did, converting a half bath to a fulll from the other side of that wall. The closed door is a closet which will be extended out to square off at that open door.. then I’ll have a wall extend past that open door so you don’t look into the bonus room at someone standing on the tee. This also creates the entire space which will have turf. After the 12” dead space behind the screen it’ll end up 12’ deep x 13’ wide. I’ll post more as we go!

[jeeve5]

Thank you Frodaddy... really appreciate it. And thanks to your comments to Keith. Outside of Keith’s posts there’s not much written about GSA. And Although I’m fairly tech savvy I’m not really looking to beta test or have to tinker constantly. I’ll definitely explore the Uneekor.

I will figure it out. I’m committed now - just bought 100 vant panels per their Memorial Day sale!

[keither5150]

Oh, And you need a very strong computer with plenty of fast memory.

[keither5150]

I have a Vistrak Stereo beta unit. Currently everything is working properly with the exception of entering putting mode. There is a pretty major bug that needs to be fixed. Other than that, the system works every bit as well as the PX5 stereo system. The new system has specific lighting and enclosure requirements. Cameras will have to be mounted and cables run. The system also needs to be calibrated for it to be accurate. It is certainly not plug and play like a GC2.

Precise speed and direction measurement is key to achieving a realistic experience when chipping and putting.
Speed is measured to the nearest 1/100 of a mph. The system can detect the speed difference between two putts when one putt travels 4 inches farther than the other putt. HA is measured within +/- 0.2 degrees. Short chips are picked up extremely well. In the past, chipping and putting was somewhat of a challenge on a golf simulator.

The Vistrak camera takes the place of the PX mat...... it supplies club data and video playback of your clubhead at impact. GSA is working on an addon to provide spin numbers. Currently spin is calculated from the club data. I have found the calculated spin numbers on the GSA systems to feel very realistic. If you are in Canada, you can PM me for more information. If you are in the US, you will want to go through Mike...... his contact info is on the site.

[frodaddy00]

Going with GSA is a risky endeavor. A long history of grandiose plans but little delivery. To each his own but are you basically at the mercy of a single very smart guy's pet project. You are better off going GC2 or Uneekor. SkyTrak used to be a great entry level option but their back orders right now have made prices skyrocket.

[jeeve5]

Hi there... loving this forum and happy to recently be approved as a member. Lifelong dream to have a home simulator, and fortunate enough to have purchased a home almost one year ago with a bonus room just big enough to make it happen. And with 3 kids under 6 this is going to be a much needed addition to keep a club in my hand... and hopefully bring up my kids in the game.

in the past year I’ve done a complete 180 on direction, etc. Started with fullswing (as I know a sales rep) then moving to foresight, then skytrak. But very recently was thrown for a loop when I discovered GSA... and will most likely do the Vistrak stereo (never really needed option to take monitor outdoors, only looked there for cost savings vs built-in system)

Would love some input from the group as there are some minor details I’ve yet to iron out and slightly confused as I’ll be building myself.

My space is exactly 13’ wide x 13’ deep and 10’ high. I’m a minimalist sort of guy. Looking to eschew curtains and panel the walls and ceiling instead. Then do a simple solid turf mat covering the entire space. Angle iron to hold the screen. Looks like GSA can supply most of what I need, although looking at other options for upholstered wall and ceiling tiles.

So for starters, a bit unsure where The vistrak and projector will be mounted in relation to the hitting mat/tee. For reference the bonus room extends and additional 17’ beyond the 13’ that will make up the simulator, it can’t extend mat any further back.

I’ll upload some floorplans and pics soon. Thanks in advance for any comments, suggestions and support. Looking forward to sharing progress and the install as it happens.