Creating a Dream Home Golf Simulator on a Budget (Full Instructional, Part 2) | Builds By Maz

[@JeffMaxwell-u3l]

Man U go above and beyond. Can’t thank u enough. Your videos are so thorough. Can’t wait to get started. Your videos give me the confidence to go forward instead of buying the super expensive options. Maz u are the man.

[@buildsbymaz]

I'm glad I could help. DIY simulators can be pretty confusing so I'm hoping this video can help a lot of people get everything figured out.

[@dawncarter5071]

More, more, more please! Love both your videos. I’m starting one but using blackout fabric I used for outdoor movie night. Going with sleeves for the pipes to go thru rather than grommets (I have a sewing machine). Great job on your instructions- really well done and focused

[@buildsbymaz]

Thanks for watching! Sleeves are a great idea...sad to say I don't have any sewing talent. Best of luck with your setup.

[@tylergoetsch9329]

I’m not planning to set up a simulator but this video is incredible. So much detail. Amazing.

[@buildsbymaz]

Thanks so much!

[@KL7124]

I watched both videos for this build and you thought of everything! Except … a poster art of you next to Tiger because you sure deserve it. I wish I had the space - great job and clear explanations.

[@buildsbymaz]

Glad you enjoyed! If you ever move, make sure simulator space is on the checklist haha

[@rachelgamble8965]

And great comparison of the simulators! That was really helpful!!

[@leonzhou9135]

Great video and content mate, it must be very time consuming and well planned. Excellently explained and naturally delivered, it is so relaxing to watch and insightful. Keep up with your great work and I am sure your KZbin channel would shot up like a Bryson driver shot. Thumbs up from down under.

[@buildsbymaz]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@JB-fd9fv]

Unbelievable videos. Great details. Great toes.

[@bensondizon2020]

Im currently following your build. Ordered bunch of stuff. Waiting for it to arrive

[@buildsbymaz]

Great to hear. Best of luck and enjoy your build!

[@alejandroreza6593]

Thank you, it's the best video of a golf simulator building I've seen. It helped me a lot. Unfortunately for me, some of the components aren't delivered in Mexico. I'll have to find alternatives but with your perfect explanation it will be easy.

[@buildsbymaz]

Thanks for watching, hope it's not too difficult for you to find alternate components.

[@bjmgolf3651]

Well done on highlighting your sim setup! Looks like a perfect place to tee it up!

[@EverythingNaus]

After finding your part one, I used just about all your links below to build mine! Should be putting it together by next week and currently with everything accept Projector I am at around $3200

[@buildsbymaz]

That's awesome! Best of luck building your simulator

[@EverythingNaus]

@@buildsbymaz Thank you! Just nailing down what projector I want to use and I’m ready!

[@rachelgamble8965]

Stellar job! Looks like a lot of fun! 🎉

[@DingDingPanic]

Outstanding video. Thank you.

[@Rssaxcv]

I'm building one because of this. Thank you.

[@buildsbymaz]

Awesome, good luck!

[@kylec2615]

Thank you!! I followed your whole setup. Everyone loves the build. Thank you Thank you

[@buildsbymaz]

You're very welcome

[@stevegiles1729]

great video and build! I would probably put some artificial turf over the gym tiles and maybe cut in a premium hitting strip into your gosports mat. I really like the carpet and comfy seating behind. Overall, a very nice setup!!

[@buildsbymaz]

Thank you! I thought about adding turf over the tiles, but that would've been an expensive addition and I was trying to keep costs down. I may look into adding a hitting strip though, thanks for the suggestion.

[@EduardoEspinosa-j7c]

Brilliant material... Thx!

[@buildsbymaz]

You are welcome!

[@preferredfleetwash]

I am really interested in building a simulator identical to your and I’m struggling to pull the trigger. I was wondering if you can send a list of all of the items you purchased for yours so I can price it out in todays prices. You did a great DIY video and I appreciate people like you that take the time to help others that are like minded.

[@buildsbymaz]

I have links to everything listed in the video description! Hopefully prices should be very similar to what I have in the video.

[@peiyiwang4050]

Very good video. Thank you. Any chance you can provide a duck canvas link or website? I tried but didn’t find. Thank you so much ❤

[@buildsbymaz]

Here you go! www.michaels.com/product/black-cotton-duck-canvas-10594316 You can also find all the other materials needed for for enclosure on my other golf video on my channel.

[@peiyiwang4050]

@ thank you. Sadly the duck canvas all sold out on Michael s and called them they don’t know when to refill. Yet, I haven’t found other parts link under your video. I might need to look into it closer. Still need to find your screen material. I am upgrading my current enclosure. Having one since Covid just happened. Now 2 of my boys are really competitive now. Time to make it nicer… lol

[@buildsbymaz]

@@peiyiwang4050 You can also check hobby lobby or another craft store. Here is a link to my other video, check the description and it has all the materials listed for the enclosure including the impact screen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmLYd6Zni5KLl6M

[@peiyiwang4050]

@@buildsbymaz thank you so much. Happy holidays and wish you all good.

[@peterhafner7768]

Maz, I put a 10 ft wide impact screen in my garage. But it's really important that I can put the car in the garage. So for the flooring I need to be able to put it away when I'm done. I'm thinking I could build the flooring on 2 sheets of plywood using the same method you used and put the hitting mat behind. That way I could pick up each piece of plywood and lean it against the wall in the back of the garage when I'm done. The front edge of my hitting mat would be 8 ft from the screen. I think that's ok as I'm using a SkyTrak Plus. I wonder what you think about this idea. I wonder if you have a better solution. Thanks for giving this some thought!

[@buildsbymaz]

I think that would work - here are a couple thoughts I have. Plywood will come in 4x8 panels, so if you are wanting it to cover the full 10 ft width, you will have to attach a couple pieces. I would also use a thin plywood, otherwise it might be heavy having to lift and move them every time you are parking the car. Another option would be to get some high density rubber flooring (like gym flooring) that you could just drive on top of. But, that would be a bit more expensive.

[@lanidrac]

Great video. I wish I found this a couple days ago when i was shopping for a projector. I ended up getting a benq th575. Hopefully it works. Says i need to mount it 20 feet away. Just hoping my body won't block the projection.

[@buildsbymaz]

Benq is a popular choice for simulators and it should be a good projector, hopefully it works out for you with that throw distance.

[@Strato5Fear]

Excellent video man. I'm going to basically copy this entire build! Any suggestions on how you'd approach setting up for both left and right handed golfers? I'm thinking maybe a cheaper driving range mat next to the good one just for footing but have everyone hitting off of the good mat. Or would putting a hitting strip down be better?

[@buildsbymaz]

I think both of those options are solid, it just depends on your budget. They do make extra large mats specifically for use with both righties and lefties, but they are a lot more expensive. A hitting strip would work great but would also be a bit pricier. You could also use 2 of these Go Sports Mats side by side which would be a cheaper option.

[@Strato5Fear]

@@buildsbymaz 2 mats may be the best bet. They are a bit more costly north of the border though at nearly $350 a piece

[@buildsbymaz]

@@Strato5Fear Wow that's quite a bit more! You can also check Amazon for a 'Used - Like New' option, which will save you money. That will likely be a brand new mat that was returned by someone.

[@anthonykarzin]

Hey man love the set up, have a question how do you mirror ur computer to the projector and tv

[@buildsbymaz]

The TV and projector basically act as computer monitors. You can go into your display settings and select 'mirror displays' and that should do it.

[@anthonykarzin]

Ok awesome I got an older projector so I have to plug and hdmi cable into it I might just get a splitter for the tv and projector and plug hdmi cables into them thanks for getting back I got one of the best set ups man

[@buildsbymaz]

@@anthonykarzin No problem hope it works for you

[@goldrush_19]

How do you like the GSPro mat thus far? What mat did you use before? I went with horse stall mats as my base and am trying to decide if I want to cut a 2'x4' strip or do the whole mat.

[@buildsbymaz]

That is actually the only hitting mat that I've ever used, and I've always liked it. Personally I don't think I would like the feel of swinging with golf shoes on the smooth horse stall mats, so I would recommend getting a full mat, but that's completely your personal preference. You also have the option down the road to cut a hitting strip within the Go Sports mat.

[@goldrush_19]

@@buildsbymaz I have the green artificial stuff covering the stall mats, the cheap stuff though. You do make a good point. Cut the full mat and if I need to replace a strip, I still have that option down the road.

[@goldrush_19]

@@buildsbymaz Also, thanks for replying. It's very helpful to bounce ideas off someone else, especially since I don't have a very wide space to put a standard sim setup in.

[@buildsbymaz]

@@goldrush_19 No problem at all - happy to help. Hope your setup turns out great!

[@bobwest7599]

Great setup. Have you had any problems with the mevo+ such as radar interference or misreads?

[@buildsbymaz]

Not so far. Having the RCT balls helps with that, too.

[@MatthewCollins-d9v]

Great simulator! Looks amazing. I am running into issues with the depth of my room. What is the dimensions of your exact area for your simulator?

[@buildsbymaz]

I am hitting 10 ft from the impact screen and have the Mevo+ 7.5 feet behind me. The whole area is about 12.5 feet wide.

[@MatthewCollins-d9v]

@@buildsbymaz So my room is like 13X13 and I would be hitting at about 8 feet from the screen is it even doable?

[@buildsbymaz]

@ it’s doable but your readings may not be as accurate with that shorter ball flight. You might consider a launch monitor that sits next to the ball instead of behind to help save room.

[@kricha11]

Great video

[@buildsbymaz]

Thanks!

[@josephroche3432]

How do you find hitting off your matt directly on cement? I see a lot of people putting EVA underneath.

[@buildsbymaz]

I've never had any issues with it. I used to use this mat on my concrete driveway when hitting into a net and that was fine too.

[@TheDesmonaut]

Impressive production quality. I think you have the makings of a channel. how about videos on how to use the simulator to improve your game. I know i struggled to understand the numbers and feedback from the launch monitor. You could pick a shot type, describe the club(s) used for that shot type and then how to read the numbers, what are good numbers, what are bad numbers and how to correct your shot to get the right numbers. you could have 1 video per shot type. build up that catalog. each video 10-15 mins long. Good luck.

[@buildsbymaz]

Thanks for the idea! I may look into that down the road a bit. There definitely is a ton of data from these launch monitors and it can be tough to understand it all.

[@JoeHartRE]

Hey there! I am new to golf. Do you feel the mevo plus Flightscope will pick up major slices etc?

[@buildsbymaz]

Absolutely it does - I can confirm from experience (sadly lol).

[@czamora84]

Nice video and awesome setup. Do you have any issues with shots bouncing off up the screen and hitting top of enclosure coming back at you. Like with 8-wedge shots. I’m having that issue and want to make some baffles.

[@buildsbymaz]

Nope - If that does happen, the balls just hit off the screen into the top of the fabric and fall straight down. Never any worry about them coming back and hitting me.

[@czamora84]

Thanks for the response. There not coming back at me fast I just want them to fall straight down. I’m gonna adjust screen tension first and then most likely make some baffles out of the black material you used. Can your buddy make me a computer at that price lol? Also bought the hitting Matt thanks to your video 👍🏻

[@buildsbymaz]

@@czamora84 Nice, that should hopefully solve the problem for you. LOL I got lucky because he had a bunch of spare parts for the PC so he was able to make it cheap. Hope you like the mat!

[@todd2718]

I am following your set up to a tee (no pun) and my enclosure isn’t 12 x 9 x 5. I have a purchased a Mevo + as well. I have taped off the measurements on the floor. I intend t to build a sectioned raised floor on caster wheels so I can store it away so I can occasionally use the garage stall. The issue I am seeing is with a five (5) foot enclosure depth I have to hit from 11-12 Ft back so I don’t swing my driver into the side wall. How far back are you hitting from and how exact depth is your enclosure?? Thanks!

[@buildsbymaz]

My enclosure is 58 inches deep and I am hitting from 10 feet back. But if your enclosure isn't as wide as 12 feet, then yes you might be at risk of hitting the side wall with your club. I think having a 3.5 or 4 foot deep enclosure would still be plenty deep. But keep in mind hitting from 11-12 feet back isn't a bad thing (if you have the space) as it will allow for more ball flight and more accurate readings.

[@jimginnyohio]

Thank you!

[@buildsbymaz]

You're welcome - thank you for watching.

[@RyanBoisvert-n6h]

How far is it from where you hit your ball from to the base of the impact screen?

[@buildsbymaz]

10 feet

[@MStar10]

Great vid, what's the min height requirement? My basement ceilings are 9 ft... Can I make all clubs work including a driver?

[@buildsbymaz]

That is totally dependent on your height and swing plane. The only way to know is to try actually swinging clubs down there. You can hold them upside down so if your club does hit the ceiling, it will just be the grip that's hitting it.

[@MStar10]

@@buildsbymaz ok thanks will try that! Also any recos for the next best alternative without having to pay $250/yr? Or is it not comparable at the moment?

[@JoeHartRE]

Hey man! I am going to be putting my enclosure about 6 inches from the wall vs 12. Would I need to looses the tension on the impact screen ? How does yours do with flex?

[@buildsbymaz]

6 inches should still be okay. Realistically, the screen won't flex more than 2-3 inches.

[@MetalGear69]

does this sim include club data?

[@buildsbymaz]

The base Mevo+ does not, but you can add a pro package at any time which does include club data.

[@SoCalMisfit712]

What about the pro and face capture on the mevo?

[@buildsbymaz]

I think those are great options if you are serious about game improvement and want to spend a lot of the time in the simulator working on your swing. It'll give you good detail on your swing plane, low point, and face impact location, so you can really understand why some shots miss their target or have a certain flight path. These can also be added on after the fact, but I think if you get them as a bundle with the mevo+ then you get a better deal.

[@bradyhawk101]

I'm gonna have to meet this "buddy" who builds these 3060ti gaming pc's for $400 😂

[@Sebastian_Lindner]

Why don't you use the E6 simulator? should be free with the mevo+

[@buildsbymaz]

You're right, it does come with 12 free E6 courses which is a great option at no cost. However, GSPro is just a superior software. You get better data and a much larger course selection, and I think the overall gameplay is more enjoyable.

[@samuraichicken9248]

Where can we get a torrent of this software

[@chriszingler4548]

How do you get a gaming pc for $400. I’m not a computer guy and I haven’t a clue as to what I’m looking for when it comes to buying used. I’m staying with just using a flat screen tv/monitor to play or practice. I already have the Mevo+.

[@buildsbymaz]

I was lucky, I have a friend who builds PCs and he had a bunch of old parts he threw together for cheap. I don't know much about computers either but the graphics card and RAM are going to be the key components to look for when buying used. A gaming PC that was previously used for things like Call of Duty should be good.

[@SmartHomeLumary]

Hi, your works is truly impressive! I appreciate the knowledge and experience you share with your audience. We have a range of quality outdoor lighting, are you interested in testing them? Please let me know your thoughts!

[@buildsbymaz]

Please email me at [e-mail] to discuss, thanks!

[@Ricksastar]

shoes

[@psychedelic-guitar-art]

[@RyanBoisvert-n6h]

How far is it from where you hit your ball from to the base of the impact screen?