Every golfer dreams about setting an indoor golf simulator in their house. However when it comes to the cost quoted by various companies, they end their dream since the cost is too high for most of the population. Most of the people do not realize that they can make their indoor setup by themselves by acquiring some basic knowledge about setting this thing up which wouldn’t cost them a fortune. Below are some of the points which could help you achieve your dream of setting a simulator in your house.
The basic idea behind setting a golf simulator is getting all the components required to build a golf simulator by yourself from various manufacturers. The most important thing is the simulator software and the sensor which needs to be purchased from the various options available in the market. You will get the sensors with the software itself as it is the part of the package and you cannot use other sensors with any other simulator software. You can get the software and sensor package for as little as 500$ but could be a little costly if you want a decent system which is accurate enough to enjoy golf.
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Assuming that you already have a computer, you just have to install the software and setup the sensors according to the instructions. Some simulators also use cameras which can be costly but are considered more accurate when compared to infrared sensors. Once you have setup the sensor which is the most important thing and can sometimes be difficult, you are all set to play golf. You can hit the shot and track the same on your computer screen. However if your requirement is to be able to feel the realism, then you will have to go the extra mile and get few more things mentioned below.
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When talking about realism, you should be able to see the golf course in front of you which can only be possible if you setup a giant screen in front of you with a projector connected to the computer projecting the image on the screen. You can find many variations of projector screen in various price ranges. You should go for a decent one as cheap ones can get damaged easily by the impact of ball. Getting a projector can be tricky as you need to get one which is recommended by the simulator software in terms of specifications. Another important thing is the hitting mat which you will use for placing the ball while hitting.
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Do note that you would need a room with the specified dimensions to setup the projector and the screen. You might as well need to create a cage if your room is much bigger than the required dimension. Most people prefer to set this thing in their garage. Once you are done will all the setup you are ready to play your favorite course by the comfort of being at home without costing you a fortune.