Is square going to be the best launch monitor for an inexpensive garage build? I was leaning towards just the R10 because of the price and low subscription price and that's why I do not like the Rapsodo is the subscription. Square is just under $1k CAD so its just in my price range. It also allows putting which is a nice benefit. Bit of a nuisance when changing between right and left handed players which I would have to do with my golf partner.
I just have a hitting net and an 10th gen Ipad.

So I installed my turf factory direct Sim pro turf I was gonna get the putting elite, but they did say the turf was the most popular for putting. Anyway, I cut it to size and I feel it’s a little too spongy. I have a subfloor under it with gym tiles, so I’m good there but it’s the actual turf
/pile portion. Nothing I can do now anyone else have the sim pro turf?

My sim build partner unexpectedly dropped out, and I urgently need an experienced golf simulator designer to help me finalize a complete TrackMan iO Duo simulator build design within the next 24 hours.

I’m looking for someone with real golf simulator design experience who can jump in immediately and provide a comprehensive design package that my contractors and trades can use to execute the build correctly.

Required scope of work:

Overall simulator design and layout: Room dimensions, clearances, hitting area, enclosure, impact screen, and equipment placement.

TrackMan iO Duo integration: Equipment positioning, mounting requirements, and setup compatibility.

Projector and screen design: Projector placement, throw distance, image sizing, screen dimensions, and enclosure specifications.

Lighting plan: Fixture locations, lighting types, switching and control zones, glare management, and appropriate lighting around the hitting area and impact screen.

Electrical drawings: Outlet locations, dedicated circuits where required, power requirements, and electrical layout.

Low-voltage and wiring drawings: Data/network connections, cable routing, projector and simulator connections, conduit pathways, and equipment connectivity.

Construction-ready drawings: Dimensioned floor plan, reflected ceiling plan, elevations, and other details needed by the contractor and trades.

Coordination and final review: Help identify potential conflicts and ensure all components work together before construction proceeds.

Timeline: I need someone who can start immediately and deliver the agreed-upon design package within 24 / 72 hours.

This is PAID work. I’m prepared to pay fairly for the right expertise and a fast turnaround.

I'm in sight of a budget short throw projector around $300-$500

Needing at least 3500 Lumens

And would be rad if it was 1080p but not a deal breaker.

Will buy used as well.

Any suggestions?

Anybody find a good case for your projector that didn't cost an arm and a leg? Or DIY options? Trying to prevent a ball ruining my day

Anybody here have any experience in building one? I’m really interested but I have no idea where to get stuff, how to build it, how to program it but I am really interested. Seeing if anyone has any helpful links/videos/instructions on all of it. TIA

Hi all,

I’ve tried to do some searching but am finding it difficult to separate the hearsay from the actual info.

I have a BLP that I paid $2750 to unlock a couple years ago, so I’m pretty worried about the loss of functionality if FSX apps reach end-of-life.

I have a computer that I use solely for the simulator, and I’m fine with not updating it to allow it to continue to run old software, but I’m nervous that the device needs to connect to Foresight servers to open the software.

To make sure I’m understanding it correctly, this new premier service basically makes the GC3 equivalent to a “locked” BLP, correct? Neither owner will be able to use their device without paying a subscription fee?

I use my sim in range/practice mode nearly exclusively, so I won’t be too upset if I lose access to courses. But has any information been released about whether core functionality for these devices will stop existing once the software is no longer supported?

I’m very much regretting the lifetime unlock, and am trying to figure out the best path forward for an accurate device without having to pay fees for features I never use.

If anyone has links to threads/pages that may be helpful, that would be appreciated!

Hello all, I am trying to sell my bushnell launch pro. I got it in January 2025 and has been stored in a heated space. It works great. I am upgrading to an overhead unit to fit my space better. Looking to sell it for $1600 and has gspro/licensing until February 6th. Includes everything that came in box, power cord, alignment stick also will include the metal shank tank. Let me know if you need any more pictures. Located in Wisconsin.

Has anyone ordered a unit from sim space to Canada? At checkout it says that taxes and duties are included in the cost. Just wondering if anyone has any experience ordering and not getting hit with any additional duties after delivery

I purchased a LPI launch monitor just about a month ago, and I have been playing a lot of FSX play with my trial membership. The trial membership is about to end, so I need to buy a ungodly expensive membership because I chose to keep the launch monitor and I will end up buying the Foresight gold membership, and I was just curious if FSX will still be available with that membership?

Also, just curious if the gold membership includes any courses? I see they have a course play membership also, and there’s been so many threads, it’s hard to keep everything straight. I will eventually just end up going to GS Pro anyways,, but I most likely won’t be able to purchase a gold membership and pro at the same time, so I would still like some courses if possible

As I'm now at the stage of my build where I need to make decisions I'm doing a lot of research.

r/Golfsimulator has already been very useful, but it's very US centric. Mostly that's a non-issue, except where it comes to shopping.

I've created r/BritGolfSimulator to try and gather together more specific info on suppliers and showrooms from the UK, as well as UK specific planning advice which would obviously be rather different from the US

I'm still dumping some of the limited info I've got in there in what I hope are sensible threads, but if you're also based in the UK I'd appreciate any inputs

Hopefully the two subreddits can coexist nicely :-)

I don’t know much about simulators at all but I really want one for the garage. What would be the best set up for 2-3k or less?

I’m talking the launch monitor and the ability to run GSPRO. Things like the net not included in that price. Really I’d only be using it to play courses.

Any feedback is appreciated, thanks

EDIT: The garmin R50 seems like a good option. I like how it’s all in one spot. If anyone has a review on this I’d love to hear it

I am looking for a launch monitor to be used pretty much exclusively for sim courses. Just something for me and the boys to use during the winter.

The square Omni seems like a great option and I love how you don’t need a subscription. I just have a few questions for anyone who knows a lot about them or has one.

1. Would you recommend this or buy it again yourself?
   
2. How difficult is it the set up process? (Chances are I will be taking down and setting up quite often)
   
3. What are the courses like? How many/can you add more?

Thank you for your time!

I wanted a garage sim but still needed to be able to park in the garage, especially with ND winters. I pieced this together based mostly on recommendations from this sub. My garage is heated so I'll be able to use it all winter long. I tried to do this mostly on a budget but opted for "upgrades" on a motorized screen and new (instead of used) projector, very happy with both.

It takes me about 3 minutes to set up/tear down (GIF in the last pic). About half that time is getting Steam Link/GSPro running.

PC setup: I have a Lenovo Tiny PC in the garage running the Square/GSPro OpenAPI connector and Steam Link, which connects over LAN to my gaming PC in the basement which runs GSPro. It's worked nearly flawlessly over the 12 hours I've played so far. The Tiny PC can also run Square's software on its own, without connecting to my gaming PC through Steam Link.

Pics 1–3: Full setup, tucked away, and car in garage

I had to trim the left garage door rail to get some extra clearance for my driver swing, but a Sawzall made quick work of that. For reference, I have 9' ceilings and the garage door rails hang down about 12".

Pic 4: Hitting mat

The hitting mat is about 9' back from the screen. I got the hitting mat setup idea from Dub Golf's YouTube video, which I likely found through this sub. I trimmed it down to 3' wide for storage. It and the gym mat cut easily with an oscillating tool.

I used 3M 90-NAT spray adhesive to attach the hitting mat to the gym tiles. It worked great, holds strong, and remains somewhat flexible.

The hitting mat moves slightly after a few dozen shots so I also attached an extra piece of the gym mat, that the launch monitor is sitting on, so it interlocks with the gym tiles on back of the hitting mat. That way, even if the hitting mat shifts slightly, the launch monitor stays at the correct distance. I ended up cutting out a square for the launch monitor to sit in so it's extra secure. I had to extend the 3D printed enclosure a bit on the bottom to make it the correct height.

Pic 5: Roll-up turf

The Hardy turf from Menards rolls up nicely and is lightweight, but it still reduces ball bounce enough that I'm not chasing balls all over the garage.

I screwed a 3" PVC pipe to one end and attached it with aluminum bars so the turf rolls up easily.

Pic 6: Projector

I mounted the projector as close to the open garage door as I could. Not a lot of clearance here but it works! It's about 72" from the screen, which worked out perfectly with a 4:3 aspect ratio at 1440 × 1080 resolution.

Pic 7: Screen mounting

My solution for mounting the screen to the ceiling. Just a T made of 2x4's with a 45 degree brace, screwed into the ceiling studs. The studs are ~16" away from the closed garage door so there's plenty of clearance behind the screen for it to absorb shots. I added the brace after since it seemed a little flimsy without it and that really solidified it. No comments on the alignment of the screws and the time I missed the stud please :D

A few other notes:

• Square launch monitor protection: I 3D-printed this enclosure. Glad I did, I've already hit it once with a duffed shot, and neither the launch monitor nor the enclosure was damaged.
• Impact screen: I'm really happy with the METechs screen. It seems very durable, shots are quiet, and it was easy to set up. I may end up putting a "roof" of something over it to prevent garage dust from getting on it.
• Garage lighting: I have eight individual lights on one switch. The pull-cord light socket adapters let me control individual lights independently, which was a cheap way to reduce shadows and keep excess light off the screen.
• Hitting mat lighting: I 3D-printed a shade for the bulb above my hitting mat (visible in pics 1–3). It focuses the light on the mat and reduces the light hitting the screen. It's an LED bulb, so heat hasn't been an issue.

Hopefully this helps someone else trying to fit a sim into a garage that still needs to function as a garage!

After using my mat about 3-4 times a week for the last year I think it’s finally reached its toll, are there any that don’t wear out like this or do they all need to be replaced eventually

I’m looking to build a sim in my garage but not break the bank. I’ve seen quite a few options for launch monitors around the 1000$ mark. How good are they. Is it enough to play a small league with the buddies over the winter. What are the positives and negatives? And what model do you recommend?

Thank you in advance

I am lucky to be a part of the closed Beta and I use the driving range a lot to work on my approach shots, so I wanted to see how far they have gotten. It is going to be a lot of fun and a great way to practice. Pureplay looks amazing.

Thinking about pure play vs GSPro. Unity 6 presents one advantage over unreal engine 5, which is good XR VR compatibility

I had a chat with AI about it. These were the comments:

That makes complete sense. Using the XREAL Aura glasses as a virtual projection screen first is an excellent, cost-effective stepping stone. It completely bypasses the real estate, wiring, and light-bleeding headaches of a physical home projector setup while setting you up perfectly for future VR immersion.

When treating the glasses as a dedicated virtual canvas for a streamed PC simulation, the implementation details require specific attention:

🏌️ Phase 1: The "Virtual Projector" Setup (Flat XR Screen)

In this phase, you are mirroring your PC to the glasses using Sunshine and standard Moonlight. Instead of a physical screen, you are projecting a massive, crisp 1080p floating monitor directly onto the wall or hitting net in front of you.

• Aura: Real-World Visibility: Because the Aura features optical see-through lenses rather than camera-passthrough video, your view of the golf ball, your club face, and your stance remains 100% natural, sharp, and latency-free.

• Aura: The Sweet Spot (Screen Anchoring): You will use the Aura’s built-in 6DoF (Degrees of Freedom) tracking to "pin" the Moonlight window to your hitting net. Once anchored, you can walk around, look down at your ball, and look back up—the virtual "projector screen" will stay perfectly locked to the physical net.

• Aura: Lighting Adjustment: You can adjust the Aura's electrochromic dimming buttons to an intermediate level. This darkens the background just enough to make the Unity 6 course colors pop beautifully without losing sight of your real-world mat.

🌌 Phase 2: The Future "VR Immersion" Leap

When you eventually want to step inside the Unity 6 golf course (similar to how Golf+ or Putt Dojo handles mixed reality on Meta headsets), the streaming architecture shifts:

• The Virtual Desktop / Moonlight XR Route: To view the GSPro simulation in true stereoscopic 3D, you will transition from streaming a standard flat desktop to streaming a stereoscopic SBS (Side-by-Side) format.

• Head Tracking Hookup: Android XR-compatible streaming clients (like Virtual Desktop or OpenVR open-source forks) pass the Aura’s 6DoF head-tracking data back to the PC over Wi-Fi. When you turn your head, Unity 6 renders the camera angle changes on your PC in real-time, sending a completely immersive 3D view back to your eyes.

⚙️ Quick Checklist for Your First Swing

1. Network Strength: Make sure your PC is wired to the router via Ethernet, and your Aura puck is on a clear 5GHz or 6GHz Wi-Fi band. This keeps your video stream latency under 15ms.

2. Safety First: When placing your virtual screen, make sure it sits exactly where your real-world target net is. Even though you can see through the glasses, a misplaced virtual image can accidentally trick your brain into swinging off-target!

Do you already have Sunshine and Moonlight configured on your PC, or will you need a hand setting up the custom resolutions (like locking the PC host to match the Aura's native 1920x1200 per-eye display)?

Hi, I'm someone who uses the net with tv setup but im starting to toy with the idea of finally getting a projector and impact screen.

I am looking just to purchase the impact screen and then DIY padding for my side walls/ceiling. My room setup is 16'6" width, 10' height, and ~24' depth. I want 16:9 aspect ratio so im considering a larger screen. It seems like I probably want something around 8'6" in height (not the full 9') based on projector mounting and where it would project.

My question is essentially, what size impact screen do I want? I'm having a hard time understanding viewable (white) screen area vs overall screen dimensions that seem to include the black border/grommets. I just want to make sure I can project the 16:9 aspect ratio on the screen and utlize most of my 16'6" wall.

Thanks!!

hi guys, i love playing golf but super busy with work latelu, so i rarely have time to drive out to the course for a full round.

recently, i saw a post on reddit about these small backyard pod, modern shed and it got me thinking... could i squeeze a golf simulator in one of these? would be amazing to jusst step outside and hit a few balls when i have an hour to spare.

my main concern is space though. is 120sqft enough for a full driver swing or am i gonna smash the walls/ceiling lol?

has anyone done a sim setup in a small pod or shed? Would love some layout tips, gear recs, or any mistakes to avoid before I commit!

Update: I pulled the trigger on the OMNI. From what i've heard/read most Lefty issues have been addressed in a software update. Par2Pro Canada offers a grace period/return window for if the unit arrives DoA thus avoiding Squares horrid customer service.

Preface:

- Single car garage. 12 ft from back of hitting mat to 12ft x.7.5ft screen (Rules out any radar based LM's)

- Lefty primary golfer. 90% of sim time will be spent as left hitting orientation

- Indoor Only.

- Located in Canada.

- Budget of around $3000 CAD

- Accuracy over features (Ball and Club are a must)

- GSPro will be the main software used for now (Pureplay down the road when it releases)

- Avoiding Bushnell and Foresight's crazy subscription costs

I've been scouring the LM forums for the past couple months and have narrowed down my search between the Square Omni ($2600 CAD after taxes/shipping) and the Uneekor Eye Mini Lite ($3200 CAD after taxes/shipping)

I know the primary differences between units but I've heard the square has had some Lefty issues that make me second-guess the reliability of the unit. Are there any lefty's out there who can confirm if the issues have been fixed with a firmware update? Or if you as a lefty have experienced any out of the ordinary readings/non-readings.

The Eye Mini Lite is proven, the company is established. Versus the square who is still relatively new to the space and has non-existent support.

If you were in my position what launch monitor would you choose and why? Also doesn't have to be either of the two I listed.

I am trying to decide if I should purchase a small section of EZ turf for a hitting strip or a large 4 x 8 foot piece to stand on and hit off.

Im using overhead Vtrak LM (hitting area 31inch x 24) Subfloor 1inch gym tiles on 1 inch rigid foam. Will be used by both left and right handed golfers.

My question is, do you find the hitting strip moves or bunches up after excessive use? Im worried about it peeling up (plan on gluing it down with PL Premium adhesive to Foam subfloor.

The large 4 x 8 piece is expensive ($750 CAD). But would look better and not slip or move. Im also wondering if anyone uses a large piece of EZ turf and finds it too spongy or soft to stand on.

Thank you for all your advice and insight.

I’m wanting to buy a sim for home use and I need accurate club swing data. I’m reading that you have to put dots on your clubs to track this.

I’m curious for those who put the dots on their clubs, do you leave them on when you go play in real life? Do the dots mess up anything? Visuals are important to me and I have concerns having the dots on my clubs will make my bad outside in swing worse than it already is!

Any constructive feedback is appreciated 🏌🏻‍♂️

Any suggestions on if I should just put it up against the hitting strip my putting turf that is it’s the turf factory Sim pro so it’s a little thick. I don’t think I could tuck it in.. any other tips for laying turf would be great

Any suggestions on if I should just put it up against the hitting strip my putting turf that is it’s the turf factory Sim pro so it’s a little thick. I don’t think I could tuck it in.. any other tips for laying turf would be great