Sorry if I missed it, but what size screen did you go with? I'm really wanting to go with a 16:9 ratio to also use for watching football and movies and I want to be able to fill the entire screen, but not sure I want to go that wide. Great info... love your channel!
@@brentford4348 my screen is a 8x14, which is a 16:9. However, the corner protection threw my aspect ratio out of wack. It’s something to keep in mind to make sure you keep a workable aspect ratio for sports and the like. I think you need to discuss this with whomever you work with to make sure you understand the final viewable screen dimensions.
@@TheGolfNerd - how wide and tall should the screen be to have 14X 8 viewable area for the screen? Setup is great. Congratulations! Two other questions from your build- you mention that wooden dowels are needed inside the corners. I didn't understand that. Do you have a picture of what you meant? Can you take a picture of the back of the screen so I can see how it attaches to the conduit. Did you use conduit clips or did you have rivets built into the screen. Any chance i can email you?
@@toddfriedman8716 absolutely you can email me. The email address is available on my “About” page on RU-vid website (pc version) or skip that and just copy this: the.golf.need.email@gmail.com I probably didn’t explain the dowel very well. It’s not in the corners, it’s in the joining pieces for the 14’ length of EMT. In other words, you can only get EMT in 10’ lengths, so you have to join a 10’ and 4’ section with a coupling. You place a dowel at this point as it creates a weak point. It helps stabilize the joint. Hopefully that’s clear! The screen does have grommets sown in and attaches to the EMT via ball bungees supplied by Bullseye. Hopefully I answered your questions and thanks for the feedback!!
awesome stuff! I'm going with a 8x14 screen as well and was undecided on the projector. You may have helped me make a decision on that one! Was hesitant about the 3000 Lumens, but I must say it looks terrific. Question: How far back are you when you hit? I'm planning on 8-9 ft. I'd love to see some video of some shots. Will check out your other videos to see if you have some examples of play. Thanks for the time you put into this! And yes... I liked and subscribed :)
Well first off, thanks for the sub! Hope you find some of the other videos helpful! Congrats on the build, having a sim is something I never regret investing in building! As far as the BenQ, it is a great projector, but ambient light can cause issues given the lumens so plan accordingly. The other issue is a lack of four corner adjustment, so take time getting your projector mounted as well as possible to avoid complicated setups. With regards to hitting position, I hit from 11'. I honestly think 10' is the minimum, otherwise, it feels too close to the screen, but I recognize this as a personal preference. Good luck and see some of the other videos for additional tips while building your sim. Thanks for the feedback and the question!!!
@TheGolfNerd How far is the projector installed from the screen. Also, when installing from the ceiling now much did you raise it from the ground.I am presuming the projector is also installed in front of your hitting position? Thanks in advance for answering all my questions.
I just bought this set up and I am completely blown away. Quality is beyond premium. If it wasnt for your channel i would have never known about this company. Thank you again. Also, having some issue with putting and chipping in gspro (mevo+), have you had any issue with this as well?
I have but it is very minor now. I find most of the issues are due to sources of interference and ball placement for different types of shots. Stock full length at 8’, chipping usually around 7’ and putting at 5’6”. When I do this I get mostly predictable results. Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Thanks for the videos. Enjoying them very much. Was wondering what your thoughts were for overhead lighting. I’m building a 30 x 30 dedicated addition for the simulator and movie area with the grandkids. So thinking dimmable pot lights on the side, a spot directly over the hitting area and maybe some brighter lights in the peak. Yeah - I’ve gone a bit crazy from the single bay in my garage. I have an understanding wife…
Glad to hear your wife is so supportive!! As far as lighting, I’m afraid my setup was to eliminate as much lighting as possible and I don’t have any experience or recommendations for lighting solutions. I’m sorry I can’t be more help. Perhaps the supplier of the enclosure you are going with can make some recommendations.
Awesome build. Is the putting turf and hitting mat the same height? And were there any issues in shipping a large roll of turf? Can’t find Sim Turf prices, do you have a website for such? Thanks
Thanks!! I love it. The turf will be the same height once I cut it in, just haven’t committed yet. Planning on making that process into a video. As far as sim turf, their website is simturf.com. I believe I out their link in the description, but maybe I missed that detail! And one of the things simturf does really well is their packaging. If you check out my hitting mat review series, you’ll see how the hitting mat showed up. They really protect the product when they prepare it for shipping. Let me know if I can help further. Also, if you haven’t already, please consider subscribing!!
Great setup! Do you have a link to the EVA tiles you used? Also, what are the dimensions of the extra curtains and where did you get them - link? Love the channel, keep on golfing 🙂
Thanks for the nice comment!! The EVA Foam link is amzn.to/47DyQpU Curtains link: amzn.to/3H7EAMZ These curtains are great for blocking out light and will knock down a weak off line shot, but they shouldn’t be used as the side of an enclosure. I recommend using a kit from a supplier for the actual enclosure, my preference is Bullseye Golf Sims. Thanks again for the feedback and consider joining my Facebook group to be able to ask more questions or learn from others!
I’m about to install this same flooring. Did you tape the rubber tiles down to the concrete? Also, in a more recent video you installed the hitting insert. Did you tape it down to the concrete? This is probably common sense to most but not I’m not very handy and your videos on building your sim have helped a lot. I would’ve never even heard of this company if I hadn’t ran across your channel. So thanks for that!
I did not tape my foam tiles down. Once they are down they are heavy enough it feels really solid. I didn’t even tape down my putting turf. It would probably sit a little better if the turf was tensioned and taped, but I’ve never laid carpet before and skipped this step! It looks completely fine to me and hasn’t moved after several months of use. I also haven’t taped down my hitting strip, but out of all of these considerations, that’s the one I would recommend using double sided carpet tape to secure. I don’t have any issues, but it will sit a little flatter if it is held down with tape. Let me know if I can help further!! Thanks for the question!!!
Great set up!! Very nice! I have the same projector. Ran my hdmi cable through the ceiling. Hooked it up to my new gaming laptop but the projector is having trouble finding the source/laptop. Did u have any trouble setting up the projector to connect to your computer? I’d hate to have to cut through my ceiling again. Thx!
Thank you so much for the nice comment! I didn’t have any trouble with my cable, but I used an active cable. We built a new house a couple years ago and I ran these through all the walls. I have had a lot of success on very long runs. I suspect what you may have happening is loss of signal due to cable length. It’s kind of a guess, but you might want to look at one of these. amzn.to/3J0ahtn thanks for the comment and let me know if I can be of any further help!
Thank you so much!! I wouldn’t say it’s difficult but it does require some homework and a leap of faith! I found projector central website very helpful. They have a calculator there that helps you to determine throw distance based on screen size and mounting height. I think the biggest question is do you want the projector in front of the golfer, above the golfer or behind the golfer. This is where it gets tricky. And in true nerd fashion I used both trigonometry calculators online and a laser to figure out the best option in my scenario!! Lol!! Thanks again and please consider subscribing if you haven’t already done so.
Great video. Do you think it would be possible to cut out the NP45 and foam mats so that the EZ Tee mat could be inserted into them so make a level surface? Also, do you have to order the NP45 in a standard size, or can it be customized?
Absolutely. I’ve just been dragging my feet because you only get one chance and I wanted to make sure I had it setup the way I wanted it. I’m just about to commit after a couple weeks of using it. As far as dimensions, I think they can supply whatever size you need, but if you generate some scrap they can’t sell the cost per square foot will probably increase. They are really great at customer service so I’d reach out. Chris Duff handles all incoming orders, just tell him you saw the product on my video and I’m sure they’ll do what they can to meet your needs! Also, if you haven’t already, please consider subscribing!!
@@JonAmmons I did get the foam tiles from simturf. Just make sure you know what thickness you need to make the hitting area the same level as the putting surface. And no worries about the question, I’m glad to help!
Hello Awesome setup! I’m in the process of building a simulator in my garage with these exact screen dimensions (14’x8’) and projector. If I remember right that projector needs to be placed somewhere around 12 to 13 feet from the screen to fill the screen dimensions. My question for you is do you cast a shadow on the screen from your hitting position? How far away from the screen are you teeing up? I am maxed out at about 8ft from screen. Do you think I will cast a shadow? Can you test that on your setup for me? I’d appreciate it.
Thanks for the feedback and the question!! Unfortunately I am hitting from 11.5’. I checked my setup and from 8’ I would cast a shadow about 1/4 of the way up the screen and I am 5’8” standing on a 1 1/2” high mat. So essentially like I’m 5’9”.
Great video, I'm going to go with Bullseye as well, I will mention you to Rick. One question, what is the tool you used with that blade to cut the EMT? Link?
Thanks Keith!! I believe I put a link in the description for the item, but you can also find it at Lowe’s. Let me know if you can’t find it and I’ll reply next time with a link, it’ll just take a few minutes to dig up the info. Thanks again for reaching out and good luck with the build!!!
Sorry I wasn’t more clear. I was trying to say that later I’d show actual 4k video. The resolution at the moment you are referring to is also 4k. My more recent videos using the sim were shot in 1080p, so you can see what that image looks like as well. Check out my Kirkland V2 wedge review and you’ll see this resolution in action. Thanks for reaching out!
I’ve got 8 feet from Mevo to hitting mat. 12 feet to the screen so overall right around 20 feet from Mevo to screen. Great question! Thanks for the feedback!
What a fantastisch set up, Thanks for sharing all this info. I am about to built one myself and have a question: The dimensions of the room are 17ft long, 10’. high and 14’9” wide What would you advice 16:9 picture or 4:3? Are both ratio’s okay for golf (will not use it for cinema) Thanks for your reply
I would still advise you to go as wide as possible. It’s not so much about watching movies, but rather it makes the experience so much more immersive. If you have the space, then I’d alway recommend using the additional width. Thanks for the question and the feedback!!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. My aspect ratio is 16 x 9. It’s an 8 foot tall screen by 14 foot wide. If I had to do it over again, I would go 8 x 14 1/2 as I cut off the top or bottom of the image a little bit. Let me know if I can be further assistance! Thanks for reaching out.
Great video. My current setup is 4:3, I’d like to move to a 16:9 and would most likely use the same 8x14 screen. With the entire enclosure setup - can it be moved easily, should it? I ask bc I’ve got storage behind my current basement setup due to a narrow unfinished basement side.
I noticed your baement ceiling isn't insulated. How do you stop the noise of hit golf balls pinging throughout the house? I'm guessing this is a problem with all indoor simulators but I never see it mentioned.
@@TheGolfNerd I just saw that your links took me to Amazon Canada but maybe that’s just where it sent me because I’m in Canada….. either way great videos, I really liked your one on computer needed to run GS pro, cheers!
You can definitely hear it upstairs. So if you are planning on late night rounds without bothering the family, you’d need to include some sound absorption. It’s certainly louder than hitting into a net, but I don’t believe it’s unexpectedly loud. Thanks for the question!
That is the eva foam. I had 16’ of width of eva foam, but only 15’ of turf width. So I’ve got roughly 1’ of eva foam showing on the right. The eva foam by itself is not as much of a trip hazard, and has a nice clean edge. This is why I didn’t trim it. Thanks for the question!!
How do you get your screen filled up like that? I'm using the mevo plus off of iPad and doesn't do my screen any justice, I got the bullseye custom enclosure and couldnt be more happier with it. if I get a PC would I be able to make my screen filled up better? thanks
Congrats on the new enclosure!! As far as filling the screen, it’s mostly controlled by the distance of the projector from the screen. You have to fill from top to bottom and then you can adjust the width via the GPU software on a pc if you are running a screen size other than 16:9. In the video about choosing a projector, I go through the process of using a calculator to determine the correct distance. Thanks for the question!!!
If I’m understanding your question, my putting Turf is sitting on 5/8” of Eva foam puzzle mat. So I had to cut out the turf and foam but I didn’t cut out the concrete.
I have the same projector. And the remote won’t work when I switch it to my pc input. It only works with the android dongle. You running into the same issue?
In the space I am using, I've got 20' worth of depth and a ceiling height of 105". Hope this helps. Don't forget to subscribe!! Let me know if you have any other questions!
How does the EZ Tee Hybrid feel to stand on and take shots. I have a CCE mat that I cut a 2x2 Fiberbuilt insert into it. I also have a EZ Tee Hybrid insert that I cut into it but needs some trimming. Curious to hear your feedback on the mat you have. Also curious to know what size mat you went with. Thanks and great video.
It’s a little softer than I prefer and I’ve ended up going with just a hitting strip, but I used a 4x6 mat for several months and it was fine. I just prefer the slightly firmer feel of the putting turf on Eva foam. Glad you liked the video! Don’t miss the giveaway!
Would you recommend the 5/8” EVA or 1”? I was looking at integrating the 1x4’ ez tee hybrid hitting strip into my setup with Home Depot putting turf on top.
@@johnathonwoolsey8163 sorry for the slow reply. Not sure what that Turf thickness is, but if it is around 1/4 to 3/8” I would recommend 1” Eva foam. The 5/8” doesn’t give a flush look, at least with my putting turf. Thanks for reaching out!!
Great information and really nice setup. My question is my room dimensions are 10' H x 14' x 18'. I want 16:9 ratio. What size enclosure and screen size would you recommend?
I’ve got an 8x14 in the video which is true 16:9. However, in your situation, you have to account for an additional 6” in the overall width of the enclosure relative to the screen size, at least this is the case with Bullseye Golf and other manufacturers may be different. So the best you can do is a screen that would measure 13.5’ in width. So that would be 13.5W and 7.6H.
@@mikeparkins5871 don’t know anything about the apogee, but the eye XO will let you play with lesser ball flight so you could set up with 10-12 feet of ball flight and be happy with the result. You mentioned 9x14, you’d actually want 8x14 or 9x16 screen size though to maintain the aspect ration you are wanting. Let me know if I can help further!
Certainly. My screen is 8’x14’. I lose some of that due to the corner protection, but that’s the original size. Thanks for the question! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing!
Hi: I will be building a similar setup. My ceiling height is 104”, width is 15’ and my budget is similar. If you were to start fresh, what specs would the build the gaming pc to?
If my budget weren’t a concern I’d go with an Nvidia 3080. Not necessarily the ti model. A lot of folks report this card handles everything you throw at it. If your budget won’t stretch that far I think the 6700xt does a good job for its price bracket. Just know that future enhancements may require an upgrade, but hopefully by then, GPU’s have become affordable again!! Thanks for the question, and thanks for the subscription!!
It worked well in my early videos but since setting up a sim with the projector it doesn’t work as well. I believe the projector is causing interference and now I stopped using it. So I’d give it a D on putting at the moment. Thanks for the question and the feedback!!
@@spaceballs07 I still use the same projector but I do not putt on my sim. Mostly because for me my sim is a place I practice and I don’t get a lot of value out of sim putting. Thanks for reaching out!!!
There’s a setting within settings on windows under display that lets you separate or duplicate the screen. I am running them as two separate display and launch gs pro on one and moved the launch monitor data onto the other. Thanks for the question and let me know if I can be of further help!
Based on this question I made another video to describe the process. GS Pro Dual Displays Setup ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2AjUbeCNgAQ.html
How you noticed any issues with the mevo+ since adding in the projector or maybe the tv you have as a second monitor? I’ve heard other devices in the field can mess up the readings, so I’m wondering what the experience is like for you. Love the build
I would add, the tv was essentially in the field of view before. I’m thinking it’s the projector, but there’s a couple other potential variables as well.
@@TheGolfNerd I just watched a video about someone with a Garmin R-10 that started getting frequent misreads as soon as he started using a projector. When he turns the projector off, the R10 works fine. The solution was to build a Faraday cage around the projector which blocks any electromagnetic interference it is emitting.
@@TheGolfNerd I’ve read a few other posts about Garmin R10s getting interference from things like heat pumps and AC units. It seems like it is the fan inside the units that is the source of the issue. Again, the solution is building a metal 1 mm mesh shield between the unit and the radar. Maybe it is the cooling fan inside the projector that is messing with the doppler radar of your Mevo +. So overall are you happy with the Mevo+? I’m trying to decide between this or the Skytrak. I like how the Mevo has the option of the Pro add on, and easy switching with my lefty little boy, but this interference issue with a projector is giving me pause. On the other hand, I read a lot of posts of people with Skytraks that end up wanting to upgrade to Bushell’s monitor., so they can’t be totally happy with it.
It’s a cheap work around, but I went into windows display settings for that specific display and changed the zoom amount until it filled my screen. I don’t know why we can’t resize the launch monitor windows, but it really is annoying! Thanks for the question and let me know if I can be of further help!
Chris, based on this and other questions I made a new video. GS Pro Dual Displays Setup ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2AjUbeCNgAQ.html
From the top of the heading back to the bottom of the floor joists, it is 104 inches. The total cost for somewhere between eight and $9000 for the launch monitor putting turf hitting mats flooring enclosure projector and some miscellaneous odds and ends. There are definitely routes where you could lower the cost, it’s all up to personal preference. Of course, there are multiple ways that you could make this set up more expensive too!
Hello. Is there any way I can contact you personally to ask some questions. I'm in the market for an indoor simulator and want to make sure I have all my questions covered. Thanks!