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So I received my ST today and love the accuracy/ease of use. However, it makes me nervous having it so close and slightly in front. Anyone have any protection ideas until the protective case is released? I was planning on using it with our First Tee kids but I am holding off until the unit can be protected.
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Who's going to JAPAN? Just grab like 5 and then sell to us. -
I did purchase one from the online store. When it arrives I will give a review of it.Originally posted by Rcush88Comment
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How much was it? Being that Japan is technically more advanced than us their Skytrak is probably the size of a eggo waffle by now. HaComment
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It was $66 US before shipping, still waiting on them to determine shipping costs and then I'll decide. That is what the SkyTrak version should be IMO.Originally posted by Rcush88 View PostComment
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So are the DIY cases with lens protection working? Its almost winter and I plan on using it with lessons in a cage. I want to use it with beginners but won't until I get it protected properly...or feel like it is anyways.Comment
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Wanted to share my DIY case. This was based off the measurements and 3D Print design by davray. I made some modifications, mainly because the best and cheapest access to a 3D printer was through my local library. Their machines are smaller so I had to print in two separate pieces. I also added a cutout for a bubble level on top.
If you are looking to do something similar check out local libraries. I did all this for $20. It's just basic PLA filament and while it's not the strongest it will protect the unit from a direct hit. It will crack, but I figure at this cost I can just reprint the broken half. Since it's very difficult to mishit and actually hit the unit I figure this won't happen often if at all but the piece of mind is nice.
I had some trouble with the Lexan plate over the cameras. I followed the measurements but the unit wouldn't read, so I ended up cutting out the entire middle. A ball won't go completely through but will still go through far enough to possibly damage the cover. I'm still playing with this, it's a pain to get precision cuts with the tools I have. Anybody find a solution for this?Comment
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My build was very low tech. I used a drill to make multiple holes along the edges of the spaces in the lexan I wanted to cut. Then I used files and elbow grease until they were the correct sizes. Needed a few rounds of filing until the holes allowed the unit to pick up all the shots. Still misses really poor shots, but I am okay with that. I added very thin foam between the shield and the unit near the top and bottom to help cushion the blow if I ever hit the shield. Fingers crossed, I haven't hit it yet.
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wbond requested a few closer pictures of my protection for my skytrak in another thread so figured Id post them here for more to see as well.
There are some decent pictures I posted of the protective box way back when my dad originally made it for me in posts #18 and 19 of this thread. Then after I got the blueprints for the lexan cut outs from davray666 (where has he been by the way, miss his technical knowledge) I then cut little slots in the wood part of the opening to be able to fit a piece of lexan in as you can see from the pictures (there probably would have been a much easier way as other had done with a solid sheet of lexan in front, but I liked the box I had, how it looks, and didn't want to have to make a whole new one). It has worked amazingly well so far too. Had 2 or 3 shots by guests hit right on the lexan screen and has held up without a scratch to it or the skytrak. And also to note, have had zero issues with shots reading. Pretty much 100% readings nowadays after switching to using wifi connection.
I like with how I slotted the lexan right in the middle of the wood (which I cut deep enough slots to make sure the weakness cause by cutting into the wood would be offset) of the main opening it actually made it so a ball cant touch the skytrak at all even if you put the ball right up against the holes of the lexan. There is still a few centimeters of gap to where part of the ball pops through the holes in the lexan (the holes are small enough that there is no way a ball can fit though entirely as well) and where the skytrak is resting. I found if I had the skytrak right up against the lexan sheet itself, the lexan wasn't quite thick enough and the edge of the ball would touch the skytrak screen if I put the ball right up against the cut outs.
Ps: In the pictures below there is a + looking cutout in the lexan because I just made adjustments to the original design by davray, which had horizontal holes and then added the vertical part of the openings into it instead of cutting all over again based on his newer design. And a ball still cant fit through it so didnt mess with it making a new one. Also you can see from the above picture sort of how I have the lexan sheet slotted in there, the skytrak itself would normally be right up against there as close as it can get when im actually using it.Comment
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Here's the pictures, didn't upload right in the other postComment
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Would someone be able to send me the plans for the lense protecting shield that davray666 was working on? Did anyone perfect it? I have 6 of them and I needs a better way other than the case to protect them. Thanks in advanceComment
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This is an obvious opportunity for either ST or for a 3rd party, since the currently available case is made of a brittle plastic, does not protect the lens, and is not durable. A case made of a more impact-resistant material would surely find a market.Comment
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I use this (http://cart.sky-trak.com/products/SKYTRAK-PROTECT) which is made of extremely thick, durable heavy-duty steel (not flimsy at all). I have thought about wielding some metal pieces in the opening per @davray666's design but have never got around to it. But I'm telling you this thing can take a massive hit head-on and would not damage the SkyTrak or the case a bit (of course as long as ball does not somehow manage to go thru opening). Cheaper than the U.S. SkyTrak case too (but you have to buy in Japan). -
I would love to buy this doublebogey but my Japanese isn't that polished!!!
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Make sure you guys protect the unit as much as you can. I shanked one through the protective case I purchased from skytrak and damaged my unit. The 6 month warranty was out of date so this was the reply I received from skytrak after mailing my unit in for repair.
Dear Chad Bourgeois,
I was able to check to see if there are any other available options for your Skytrak. We can send your device to the manufacturer to see if it can be repaired there. That process will take approximately 3 months. We would not be able to get an estimate of cost for the repair until the manufacturer receives the device. The other option is to purchase a re-certified device for $1195.95 plus shipping.
Hell of a repair plan right there!!! What a joke!
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Make sure you guys protect the unit as much as you can. I shanked one through the protective case I purchased from skytrak and damaged my unit. The 6 month warranty was out of date so this was the reply I received from skytrak after mailing my unit in for repair.
Dear Sir,
I was able to check to see if there are any other available options for your Skytrak. We can send your device to the manufacturer to see if it can be repaired there. That process will take approximately 3 months. We would not be able to get an estimate of cost for the repair until the manufacturer receives the device. The other option is to purchase a re-certified device for $1195.95 plus shipping.
Hell of a repair plan right there!!! What a joke!
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Well, i finally got around to using davray's design and made the protection for my skytrak. Total cost was about $17 including the 1/4" lexan. I only played about 10 holes or so, but it captured all shots with no problem. Not the best looking but it gets the job done.
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Just bought the SkyTrak and this is what I came up with real quick. Cut this out of aluminum composite sign board in a fold up type pattern and pop riveted shut. The front tab is if I decide to add any kind of leveling screws but it sits very nicely as is. The wider and longer base seems to help with stability and alignment.Comment
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