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Here it is, built tested and works like it was factory made :-) (Sorry Seth I could not resist)
In the attached images you see.
1. 3D printer 12h in, printing the main box.
2. The "driving range" protection.
3. The full setup with the second level abuse resistant protection on top.
4. Top view.
5. Close up of the opening, with ball.
It has
1. Ventilation hole on top for getting rid of the heat.
2. Bubble level holder that can be calibrated
3. Adjustable target alignment laser holder. It looks like 2 x AAA battery lasers are 13.5mm diameter. So I can fit my bad ass green laser here as well.
4. 3 adjustment screws that can be fitted from top or bottom. That is to cover all cases where it needs to be high or low above the surface it rests on.
5. 12 additional threaded holes on the lid to mount other versions of lasers or combined laser + bubble level or whatever might come up later.
It has been tested with appr. 100 shots using wedges, drivers and a few clubs in between. Registers shots just like with a naked unit.
Drawback is that it's light and will fall over if hit by a fast ball or move out of place if hit by a bounce back. Not a big problem but could be annoying.
For that reason I use the second level protection while in the garage. On the driving range the plan is to use just that primary protection.
(Yes I will make a new second level protection box since this one is but ugly)
The 3D printed parts work OK but have a few flaws that need to be redesigned. If I ever build another one, those will be fixed. (not very likely, since the one I have now is good enough)
For that reason I have decided not to share the 3D-print files.
If you want to build your own unit you can still do it by building the box out of MDF or plastic or whatever you like. The tricky part is the position and size of the holes in front of the sensors.
For those that want to build a unit for personal use or for their friends, I will be happy to give you the drawing that shows where to place those openings.
For those that want to use this info to build units and sell them you will have to ask permission and make an offer.
In either case. If you are interested PM me.
PS.
My version that you see in the pictures is for right handed players only. It is possible to build one for both but I wanted to have as few openings as possible.
And I don't know any lefties, none that I like anyway.
In the attached images you see.
1. 3D printer 12h in, printing the main box.
2. The "driving range" protection.
3. The full setup with the second level abuse resistant protection on top.
4. Top view.
5. Close up of the opening, with ball.
It has
1. Ventilation hole on top for getting rid of the heat.
2. Bubble level holder that can be calibrated
3. Adjustable target alignment laser holder. It looks like 2 x AAA battery lasers are 13.5mm diameter. So I can fit my bad ass green laser here as well.
4. 3 adjustment screws that can be fitted from top or bottom. That is to cover all cases where it needs to be high or low above the surface it rests on.
5. 12 additional threaded holes on the lid to mount other versions of lasers or combined laser + bubble level or whatever might come up later.
It has been tested with appr. 100 shots using wedges, drivers and a few clubs in between. Registers shots just like with a naked unit.
Drawback is that it's light and will fall over if hit by a fast ball or move out of place if hit by a bounce back. Not a big problem but could be annoying.
For that reason I use the second level protection while in the garage. On the driving range the plan is to use just that primary protection.
(Yes I will make a new second level protection box since this one is but ugly)
The 3D printed parts work OK but have a few flaws that need to be redesigned. If I ever build another one, those will be fixed. (not very likely, since the one I have now is good enough)
For that reason I have decided not to share the 3D-print files.
If you want to build your own unit you can still do it by building the box out of MDF or plastic or whatever you like. The tricky part is the position and size of the holes in front of the sensors.
For those that want to build a unit for personal use or for their friends, I will be happy to give you the drawing that shows where to place those openings.
For those that want to use this info to build units and sell them you will have to ask permission and make an offer.
In either case. If you are interested PM me.
PS.
My version that you see in the pictures is for right handed players only. It is possible to build one for both but I wanted to have as few openings as possible.
And I don't know any lefties, none that I like anyway.
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