Construction Begins on Sim Room Addition

[pwade3]

Doing great. Look forward to final details.
Will you be doing a sound test? Would be interested in hearing what the noise level is outside of the sim room.
The Swing Optix cameras have adjustable settings in the menu screen to help with low light issues. You can adjust the gama and contrast etc. They do require a fair bit of ambient light to help with clarity so not sure how much light you have in there. Web site mentions about the amount of ambient light they recommend. I can send a you pic of what mine are like with the amount of light I have. I sometimes turn more lights on when I want better clarity.

[Kaos]

Final inspection done today and final touches were put on electrical. Got the Phillips 5K Flicker Free lights installed and the media outlets put in. I am getting close. I got everything mounted. However, I had to order a special projector mount for my Optoma. I am not comfortable with the universal mount because it seems a little too flimsy. I also had to add some moving blankets to the sliding door and on the windows on the side underneath the master bedroom. My wife said there is a huge improvement over what it was when I hit in the garage. The moving blankets actually did decrease the noise coming through the glass. Once I get the last touches put on and get everything cleaned up, I'll post some pics.

I did hit a bunch of 5-irons and wow, the data is incredible. I'm very impressed with the Eye XO. The only issue I seem to be having is that the swing Optix camera images seem a little grainy. I am going to touch base with Uneekor and find out what gives with that. I am sure it is a setting somewhere.

[Kaos]

In the SE Va area

[Gordon Parr]

Thanks...It's been 7 weeks in the making!

True that...but your patience and persistence is getting ready to payoff...BIGTIME!!!

Where in VA are you located?

[Kaos]

This is looking great!

Thanks...It's been 7 weeks in the making!

[Gordon Parr]

This is looking great!

[Kaos]

Carpet installed Friday. I hated the color paint with the carpet and had to redo it all with a darker color green and it looks SO MUCH better! I started installing all related items (i.e. landing mat, hitting mat, tripods, enclosure and impact screen). I just started installing curtains. The curtains were purchased for previous color I was going to do the room so I may end up eventually changing them, but they will have to do for now. All related items should be in by tomorrow evening and the electrician is installing projector and Eye XO either Tuesday or Wednesday. I am hoping to be hitting balls my Wednesday evening!

[Treyc321]

Been following since day 1, I’m getting excited for you!!

[Kaos]

Mini split was completely wired today. AC crew will fire it tomorrow. Room was connected into main breaker panel and related lines were ran from new junction box to panel. All outlets and switches were installed. I am having to go with 3K LED lights to get adjustable beams and eyeballs. That combo is about impossible to find in 5K. Electrician had to order lights but in installed some temporary lighting to get electrical inspection. The temporary lights are shown below. I have him install two separate dimmers for the row of lights and one dimmer each for the front and back rows. That allows me to control front and back lighting of golfer while using Uneekor Swing Optix cameras. I attached pics showing how lighting combo will work.

I got lucky, carpet is going in tomorrow because installer had a cancellation. The enclosure will be set up Sunday after painting is completed Saturday. The Eye XO and projector will probably be installed Wed. next week. Now I am getting excited!

[Kaos]

Painted ceiling today and interior trim was installed. The drywall floor gap was also caulked prior to installation of trim for sound reasons. The ceiling cabling box was also caulked. I Repaired several wall blemishes in preparation for second green coat going on Saturday. Trim and door painting (along with putty of the trim) are also slated for Saturday paint.

Right now carpet is scheduled for Monday. Electrician is due in the morning to install all outlets and switches. The room will be hot as of tomorrow and mini split is slated to be fired up.

He was having trouble finding adjustable beam ceiling lights that will take the Phillips 5k Flicker Free LED lights. He misunderstood what I wanted and was looking for adjustable light assemblies (very difficult to find in 5k). I told him I just had two requirements: 1. the Phillips 5K Flicker Free LED light bulbs; and 2. beam needs to be adjustable (size of beam and location) . He said that makes it a little easier in that he may be able to get a a generic adjustable eyeball that the Phillips bulbs can be installed in. He went back to the electrical supply when he left so we will see what he came up with in the morning. He did indicate that the lights may not come before Monday or Tuesday, but he would install something temporary if that turned out to be the case.

My point, be sure you make sure the electrician understands your lighting requirements as they are likely not familiar with golf simulator lighting requirements. Do your research!

I believe he is also going to install the Uneekor Eye XO hardware on ceiling and mount projector. That is what I understood anyway. If not, I know what I will be doing this weekend...lol. Installation of enclosure and impact screen is likely to be put up late Monday or Tuesday afternoon (depending on what happens with light install).

The lighting was better in these pics and the deeper green in several of the pics is a truer representation of actual color.

[pwade3]

Mine are being drawn up by the designer who did the plans for our house which was a large custom home. I think he is giving me a deal as its only costing $400 cdn. The house plans cost a lot more. You did well getting the credit for using him as contractor. Well done.

[Treyc321]

Getting close!!!

[Kaos]

My contractor is old school and drew the plans by hand. He charged me $3K for them but gave me credit toward the contract if I signed. He actually told me later that he never does that, (he usually will only give half credit). That actually made the city permits go quicker and the homeowner's association approve was a snap.

[Kaos]

I managed to get the entire room primed and the walls painted. The lighting was bad so the green in the pics is not true. I started taping top of walls and had to quit. Painting 11ft walls and ceiling is hard on the back, neck and shoulders. One of the contractor guys delivered the baseboards and trim and put them in the middle of the room making painting difficult having to climb around that stack. I should finish up ceiling tomorrow and will touch up walls. I hope I don't have to fight with the baseboard guy for space in the morning...lol.

The one thing I did mean to mention that for those looking to do the painting themselves on new drywall install, be sure sweep and mop the drywall before priming so the primer and paint stick. I took the extra step of blowing the drywall with my yard blower after I swept and mopped it. It added perhaps 45 mins to the job, but the results will be worth it in the long run.

[pwade3]

Making great progress. I’m still waiting on plans. Lol 😂.