Almost done, Simulator build progress photos! Under $2000 Simulator

Still unfinished, started the build earlier this week. Here is the breakdown.

CORE PIECES :

-156×120 (only 138 inches wide put together) raw poly spacer screen ($225)

• Original Skytrak used ($640)

• Viewsonic 1080p Short Throw Projector Pjd6552lws (came used with 400 hours but i got it for like $200 on ebay)

-Already owned the PC

• Framing (4×4’s) + Floor mounts ($160)

-Turf from menards 12×13 ($80)

-1 inch foam tiles from home depot ($200)

MISCELLANEOUS
Tarp Clips($30)
Screws($20)
Corner brackets($10)

WHATS LEFT

Side walls- I’m undetermined on how i want to finish the side walls. I currently have 10feet wide and 9 foot curtains on a track. They feel a little to light for me as well as sit about an inch off the ground. A few options in my head are

1. Find longer heavier curtains
2. Hang up plywood and cover with acoustic tile
3. Find a blackout or almost blackout material to wrap around to make a wall

Let me know suggestions !

Ceiling projection – Going to run a 2×4 at the top of the frame about 4-5 feet deep and hang either netting or some blackout fabric up top

Foam protection for frame- I have purchased 2 inch foam sheet that will be cut into strips, wrapped in fabric , and Velcro (maybe???) to the the wood. This is protect the wood and also span far enough to protect the tarp clips. Also making a cleaned finished edge to the screen

Cutout for hitting strip- This will be the last piece done. I need to unmount the Mr Heater in the top left of the simulator area. It’s not an issue with irons but with longer clubs it comes in the way of my swing path (i’m 6’4). After this is gone i can really take some full swings and find the perfect spot that the projector stays out of the way as well.

Something to hang by the screen- I don’t have a bunch of bounce back. But i would like something dark behind to screen just to improve image color.