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 TH-cam 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 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!!
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 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.
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!
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!
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!
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!!!
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!!!
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”.
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!!
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!!
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.
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.
Sorry for the slow response!! That’s total screen, but I learned as a result to always tell folks to account for the loss when considering the required padding. Lesson learned for me!! Made my setup a little off a true 16:9 which is a bummer.
Awesome stuff! I got here because I'm thinking of getting the exact same combo ( NP45 + Eztee hybrid) Would you go this route again? Also, what foam tile height would you recommand using to get a perfectly flush fit between both mats? Thanks for the great videos!
I’m really glad you got some value out of it. I would do the NP 45 again but there are other hitting strips. I like better than the ET hybrid these days. If you go and check out my Bullseye 3-D review, that’s my personal favorite product right now. as far as foam height, I would recommend 1 inch. I’ve got 5/8, and it’s too narrow. Three-quarter inch may be OK, but I think 1 inch would be best. Hope this helps, reach out if you need anything else.
@@TheGolfNerd Great thanks so much! Will 100% look into the bulleye mat. Would you say it is as realistic and penalizing as the EZ tee? I'm really looking to improve my ball sticking over having a "enjoyable sim exprience" if you know what I mean. I'm also considering picking their enclosure over the Carl's place.
I know what you mean about mats being forgiving in terms of hiding mistakes. Honestly, I’ve never tested a mat that doesn’t penalize fat shots. As far as realism, I think the 3D product feels more real to me than anything else I’ve tested, but it is a bit firm. When checking out complete systems, I’d recommend checking out indoor golf as well. Their sigpro line is impressive. Here’s a link to their hitting mat I tested. Also a coupon code for a discount is NERDMAT shopindoorgolf.com/collections/sigpro-golf-mats/products/sigpro-4x10-golf-mat?aff=295&.youtube.com/@TheGolfNerd
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.
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!!
@@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!
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!
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!!!
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!!
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.
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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Let me know if you have any questions about this setup.
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 TH-cam 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!!
How far away is the hitting screen from the wall?
I reacted the exact same way when he said "roll it up". 😂
Now that’s funny!
This is super cool! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!! Thanks for the comment!!
Congrats on the new setup. Very nice!
Thanks man!! Really appreciate that!
Man… that is awesome!! Setting mine up this weekend!!!
Thanks Chad!! I honestly couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Good luck with your build!!
@@TheGolfNerd Hey, where’d you get the miter saw blade to cut the emt?
@@chadcleary7931 I bought mine at Home Depot but I linked to one in the description as well.
@@TheGolfNerd Thank you sir!
@@TheGolfNerd that blade made quick work of it.
Found one at Lowe’s for $7
Not often I get a tool for $7
Fantastic!!
Thank you so much!!!
Beautiful setup. Thanks for all the info!
My pleasure! Thanks for the feedback!
Nice nice setup. How far does it extend out in your room? Where did you get the curtains? Approximate distance from the screen to the BenQ projector?
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!!
Bad ass build
Thanks!!!
Great setup and well done! Did you use emt for your frame? Where did you purchase your connectors?
Thanks for the feedback! Yes I did use emt. The connectors were part of the Bullseye enclosure kit. Thanks again and don’t forget to subscribe!
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.
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I don’t know about all that!! But we are very thankful.
Great video!
Thank you very much!!
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.
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!
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!!
@@TheGolfNerd Sorry, another question. Did you get your foam mats from the same place? It seems much cheaper to buy foam mats from Amazon. Thanks.
@@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!
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!
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!!!
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!!!
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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”.
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!!
great video. Thanks for sharing. What's the distance from the Mevo to the screen, distance between mat and memo? distance from mat to screen?
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!!
@@TheGolfNerd thank you, much appreciated
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.
You can slide it around, probably a 2 man job. So it can be moved, but I’m not sure I’d call it easy, but rather doable. Thanks for the feedback!!
Great content!! Was it difficult to get the right projector image onto your screen? It looks perfect!
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.
Is the 8x14 dimension the viewable screen size or do those dimensions include the side and top flaps? Thanks!
Sorry for the slow response!! That’s total screen, but I learned as a result to always tell folks to account for the loss when considering the required padding. Lesson learned for me!! Made my setup a little off a true 16:9 which is a bummer.
Love it 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much!! Don’t miss the giveaway that’s going on right now!!
Awesome stuff! I got here because I'm thinking of getting the exact same combo ( NP45 + Eztee hybrid)
Would you go this route again?
Also, what foam tile height would you recommand using to get a perfectly flush fit between both mats? Thanks for the great videos!
I’m really glad you got some value out of it. I would do the NP 45 again but there are other hitting strips. I like better than the ET hybrid these days. If you go and check out my Bullseye 3-D review, that’s my personal favorite product right now. as far as foam height, I would recommend 1 inch. I’ve got 5/8, and it’s too narrow. Three-quarter inch may be OK, but I think 1 inch would be best. Hope this helps, reach out if you need anything else.
@@TheGolfNerd Great thanks so much!
Will 100% look into the bulleye mat.
Would you say it is as realistic and penalizing as the EZ tee?
I'm really looking to improve my ball sticking over having a "enjoyable sim exprience" if you know what I mean.
I'm also considering picking their enclosure over the Carl's place.
I know what you mean about mats being forgiving in terms of hiding mistakes. Honestly, I’ve never tested a mat that doesn’t penalize fat shots. As far as realism, I think the 3D product feels more real to me than anything else I’ve tested, but it is a bit firm. When checking out complete systems, I’d recommend checking out indoor golf as well. Their sigpro line is impressive. Here’s a link to their hitting mat I tested. Also a coupon code for a discount is NERDMAT
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@@TheGolfNerdgreat input, thanks!
Would you go with the bullseye enclosure again?
@ I would for sure. It’s been a great product! If you order, please let Rick know I sent you! I am not on commission but I like to let him know.
Thanks for the video. I learned a lot.
What is your aspect ratio? Can 8 feet tall handle 16X9 or did you go 4X3?
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.
Looks great. How high is your ceiling clearance?
Thanks for the feedback! My ceiling height is 105 inches thanks again for reaching out!
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 videos, really helpful….. whereabouts in Canada are you??
I’m actually located in Indiana!! Thanks for the kind words!!
@@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!
@@habit681 I’m so glad!! That’s exactly why I do this!!
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.
@@TheGolfNerd thanks would it be better to do the 9'x14' on the 18' length I have?
@@mikeparkins5871 what type of launch monitor are you going with?
@@TheGolfNerd uneekor eye xo or waiting for more info on the apogee launch monitor
@@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!
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!!!
What did you use to transition where the turf meets the bare floor, right side of the video? Thank you
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!!
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.
My wife has sometimes not even known I was golfing, so it must not be too bad! You can hear it but it isn’t obnoxious. Thanks for bringing that up!
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 am seeing some odd behaviors. I’m trying to work through those now. This might make for an interesting video down the road. Thanks for the question!
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.
@@twiki9995 that’s cool. Future project? Thanks for sharing!!
@@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.
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!!
Awesome...what are the dimensions of your frame?
The outside dimensions of the frame are 12'4"x8'4"x 59" Thanks for the question!!
Not sure if I missed this in a comment, but what is your ceiling height?
Thanks for the question and I may have not mentioned it! Working height of 105”. Let me know if I can help further!!
Love your channel!! Are you satisfied with the mevo+ for putting?
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!!
Love the info and the video. I put a metal mesh just covering the fan on the projector and totally fixed the putting.
@@keithwalter9089 that’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!
@@TheGolfNerd great content and one clarifying question on the putting: did you stop using the projector or the memo +?
@@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!!!
@thegolfnerd, how many feet from the screen did you mount the projector?
It’s around 12.5 - 13’.
@@TheGolfNerd , thank you sir. That’s a very nice setup you have there.
@@leecain5921 my pleasure and thank you for the nice comment!
What resolution was it at 14min mark cause you said "later I'll show you 4k"
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!
How did you cut putting holes in the concrete floor?
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.
How did you separate the golf course video feed from the club statistics that you put on your tv?
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
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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?
I haven’t experienced any issues like that, but I typically only use it to cycle power. Sorry I can’t be of more help but thanks for reaching out!!
How did you get the advanced data screen to full size? I can't change the size either bigger or smaller
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
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Any concerns about sound.. crack of driver coming from basement?
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!
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!
You can reach me on the email listed in the about tab.
Whats your hitting mat to ceiling height distance? Total cost?
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!
As far as total cost is concerned, I forgot about the gaming PC. You have to budget about another thousand dollars for that.
What size is that computer monitor?
I’m using a 50” tv. Thanks for reaching out!
Can you give us your sreen size 8x12 or more ? Thanks
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!
Sorry...another question. Room dimensions? Thanks in advance
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 much was the sim turf?
I wanna say $6/sq ft, but my memory is a little foggy so don’t hold me to it.
How much was the turf?
It was $5.25 per square foot, but I believe they are raising their prices soon so this may change. Thanks for the question!
welp, now im super jealous. go back to the net 😅
Hilarious!!
WHAT SOFTWARE IS THIS?
GS Pro. You can see more videos on the topic here. GS Pro
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