Skytrak alignment idea

[Supraracer]

I was curious about the alignment of the skytrak and thinking about a way to verify the alignment. I thought about drilling a hole in a golf ball and tying a string to it. Then I would turn on my laser to align it to the screen. This would show me a path to pull the ball back on and let it swing past the unit. So if I pulled the golf ball back toward my ceiling and the laser was on the golf ball when I released it, the golf ball would be straight on a path. I could then turn the unit till it read straight. I don't know if any of this makes sense so I drew up a pic.

[G4zzel]

It sounds like your an engineer😁 please try it, vidoe-tape and let us know if it is awsome 👍

[Supraracer]

You wouldn't want to see it if it was an epic fail?

[G4zzel]

Maybe not use a string, even the smallest angle makes difference. Can you use an alignment stick or something sturdier.

[Supraracer]

I might try a pvc pipe and air hose to shoot the ball straight. I just feel like I have to angle my unit to the right slightly to get a straight shot, but I am a high handicapper so it may just be me.

[maine skytrak]

Sounds like a good idea but I believe you're going to need a touch of velocity on that golf ball to get an accurate reading worth trying please report back with the results... I also have to have my machine slightly open to get the proper results.

[triplebogeysrbetter]

I was thinking of something like this awhile back.
Sorry for the formatting had to copy over to paint

[dg_1983]

Consider every unit needs to be allign every time it is used it's an interesting question.

I've a string/ribbon hung from the ceiling on my target line so hit balls until I'm happy with the reported start line versus what I see in reality........I used lasers to measure out the hitting point versus target line including ensuring this are parallel and not just a straight but off parallel line
This works well but does rely on my being able to hit the string (in itself good practise) a few times to get comfortable with the average read.

2 components important here imo, a physical reference target (laser line, ribbon, string) and a consistent aimable ball launcher.

laser is probably best for reference point.including some way to accurately make it parallel to an indoor reference (wall?)

Ball launcher....

How much velocity is required? Ie could a stimp metre type device work?