Protection Screen for skytrak

[lyeung]

Yes, make a pilot hole with a sharp bit that is large enough to get the jigsaw blade in and then make your cut. Don't use anything but a jigsaw on slowest speed setting if you want to make a clean-cut without melting the polycarbonate. An oscillating tool is likely not going to do the job.

[Jtangm04]

No need for the router table. You want to use a jigsaw with a Bosch plexiglass blade to get a nice clean cut. Use the lowest speed setting on the jigsaw. Slower is better. You don't want the polycarbonate to melt.

How do you make the initial cut into the lexan? Did you take a drill and make a small hole first to fit the jigsaw blade?
Since i don't have a jigsaw but have an oscillating multitool was thinking of trying that method first, but worried it might vibrate too quickly and cause the lexan to melt.

[lyeung]

I ended up having to cut too much to get it to read consistently. It currently won't protect against a perfectly placed mishit. I am going to give it another go with 1/4" poly and see how it turns out. I am also going to use a router table with upcut bit and drilling pilot holes using forstner bits so I can get much cleaner cuts.

No need for the router table. You want to use a jigsaw with a Bosch plexiglass blade to get a nice clean cut. Use the lowest speed setting on the jigsaw. Slower is better. You don't want the polycarbonate to melt.

[frankiepap39]

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/ezaki-g/item/gpro-skytrak-case/

i have seen these / read about these on forums... these seem to work well. there cant be too much we are missing when making our own.

[allen2be]

Hey guys... didn't think to post on this topic and get some much needed advice, so here's my earlier post >> http://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/...g-pic-attached

I haven't had it pick up a single shot yet... do I need to just open up the entire window and then do lexan over the window?

[brnixon]

I ended up having to cut too much to get it to read consistently. It currently won't protect against a perfectly placed mishit. I am going to give it another go with 1/4" poly and see how it turns out. I am also going to use a router table with upcut bit and drilling pilot holes using forstner bits so I can get much cleaner cuts.

[golfinaddicts]

that thickness will require slightly larger holes, but we are talking less than 1/8 inch and make sure the poly is right next to the unit the further it sits from the unit the bigger the holes need to be.

[brnixon]

Well I ordered the piece of 3/8" thick polycarbonate and holy cow is that thing thick! I used a multi-tool and dremel wheel to cut out the holes. It won't pick up a single shot. I verified the holes are in the correct space. I see on the pdf it states that 6mm thick max so maybe that is my problem? There shouldn't be an issue with not cutting out the IR LED area right? I got a few light scratches over this area but I wouldn't think that is the issue. One question I have is what does it take for the laser to turn off? Just sensing the laser cut-out? I can never get the laser to turn off at all but maybe it also needs the camera windows widened? I widened the laser array hole last night before giving up and tried moving it around to make sure that wasn't the problem. I am going to have one more go at it tonight after work and use the router with a good carbide cutting bit to widen the camera holes but any tips would be welcome from those who have made it before.

[frankiepap39]

yep i get what your saying.... i would have easily fabricated a metal box for the skytrak to sit inside... with the cut out for the front & at the bottom for the cable...

[Ironstrokes]

has anyone thought about using sheet metal with a cut out? could be cheaper and easily made

Think the areas around the cutouts need to be see through still according to the guy who made the template, but never tried it otherwise

[brnixon]

That did it thanks!

[allen2be]

uncheck 'fit to page' when you print and you'll be good

[frankiepap39]

has anyone thought about using sheet metal with a cut out? could be cheaper and easily made

[FaultyClubs]

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1. Do not use polycarbonate, use LEXAN it is far superior to polycarbonate in terms of strength....

LEXAN is a trade name for polycarbonate.

[brnixon]

When I print the document the 50mm reference line is only about 45mm. Is the drawing to scale? Would be nice to have the dimensions on the drawing. I know beggars can't be choosers Is the intent of the document that when you print it is to scale? Just want to make sure I understand.