Protection Screen for skytrak

[golfinaddicts]

2 recommendations based on previous posts in this thread.
1. Do not use polycarbonate, use LEXAN it is far superior to polycarbonate in terms of strength. The only real downside to lexan over poly is it scratches easier when trying to clean it but that wouldnt be an issue if you were cutting out camera holes anyways. Lexan is also way easier to work with, it machines better with smother edges, you can drill it without fear of cracking and many more reasons.
2. Use thicker than 1/4" while lexan 1/4" would be better than poly I would still use at least 3/8" if you are going to do it, do it right.

I attached the previously shared PDF of the layout for a shield with cutouts small enough a ball will not get through.

[andygg1986]

I was thinking about making a case for my GC2 out of polycarbonate. I think that laser cutting would give a nicer finished edge than CNC routing. I haven't submitted any files yet to get an idea of pricing, but just Googling "laser cutting acrylic service instant quote" will bring up quite a few results. I plan on making some drawings and submitting them this week to this place, mainly because they have free CAD design software.

https://www.bigbluesaw.com/

If you decide to use your buddy's shop, you can get a 12"x12" piece on ebay for about $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Acryli...IAAOSwr7ZW8EVG

[Thinman]

I think I would be more interested in someone replacing the existing protective glass/plastic with gorilla glass or something similar.

[Akotu]

I was thinking about making one for myself. I have a buddy that has a connection to a shop that has a cnc router that machines polycarbonate. Only issue is that the setup fee is high just to run one plus the fact you would need to basically purchase a full sheet. Would anyone be interested in having one cnc machined? What do you guys feel would be a fair price?

[brnixon]

So I have had my Skytrak for a little over a week and am loving it so far. I got the demo unit package with the protective case. So I had some friends over yesterday and we let the kids hit the Callaway foam balls for shanks. One of them managed to hit a ball into the unit and with foam no worries. It got me thinking though that when I have buddies over to play, I am nervous about someone shanking a ball into the screen. I searched and found many have made protective screens out of lexan and cutout where the cameras are. I couldn't find the template anywhere though. Does anyone have this and will it completely stop a shanked ball from hitting the screen?