Transform Your Golf Simulator: Why Webcam Putting is a Game-Changer You Must Try!

[@Garage885]

Webcames only need USB 2.0, the issue with length you were having can be solved with a "Active" USB extension cable. you can easilly go 30+ ft with an active cable in the mix. or a powered USB hub in between the PC and the Webcam to help trasfer more power / increase stability. I have my webcam about ~40 ft of cable from my pc, i do USB active cable to USB power hub in my basement, thats 25 ft of cable. then a usb extension that is 10ft + the webcam cable. works flawlessly.

[@trpl_bgy]

Never thought of this! Just looked up "active cable" Thank you for comment and info!

[@richardnurse7679]

Just saw this video and it inspired me to get a webcam so I can putt on my garmin R10 through gspro. But I’m having some trouble getting the webcam to read putts once I start hitting them over 7-8’ in my sim room. Any suggestions or other videos that could help? Thanks and keep the great content coming!

[@philtrick123]

Setting this up later this week! The reverse logo on your top is doing my head in- logo of camera flip 🙂

[@scottfergu]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks man. Would love a video about your sim set up! My hitting mat sets on top of my turf so it’s not the best for putting. Looking to move more in your direction this spring.

[@trpl_bgy]

Coming soon!

[@glossolalian]

Your channel is my spirit animal! I love everything you put out & you have been an incredible source of inspiration for my current garage build. A couple questions: Do you find that colored balls work better for webcam putting? Did you notice a tangible difference between the various webcam resolutions/fps or is it more along the lines of it either works / or it doesn't? Curious if it's worth the premium to get a 1080p/60fps or 4k/30fps vs 1080p/30fps (ie: more accurate, less misreads, better visual overlay, etc). Thanks!

[@trpl_bgy]

@@glossolalian Thank you! So yes, colored balls are a MUST. I tested many and the linked ones in description are what I’ve had best luck with and ball has soft feel to it like premium ball feels. For the camera. It’s really about how well the camera picks up colors in low light. If your sim room is really dark you might need a better low light cam. But honestly I haven’t found one that doesn’t work. Higher frames can be better but also more frames = less light able to get to sensor because frame open less time. To simplify the answer.. I’m using my 30 fps one permanently because I wanted my 60 for content shots. I have no issues with my 30fps. None. So far, I’ve tried 4 differentl cams and I’ve been able to make them all work with orange colored ball and green floor turf.

[@brianperrin1372]

Very impressed with your entire setup. I appreciate the detail that you have put in your videos. Slightly off-topic question. I notice you gave a lot of specs for other items, computer, sim, all things golf related....I'd love to duplicate your desk setup. Can you provide me with the manufacturer or where you may have purchased your desk and cabinet accessories? Thanks for your time!!

[@schop]

Another banger video! Thank you. This is really helpful.

[@trpl_bgy]

TY! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarcusOakley]

Does anyone know why my webcam settings (gamma, saturation, gain, contrast etc.) revert back to default everytime the ball tracking app starts?

[@chasejohnson4947]

Huge fan of your page. It has helped me a lot setting up my first golf sim. You mentioned you can mount the web cam to the wall... how exactly would that work since the camera has a side view and not above view? Would following the setup in your video work just as well?

[@trpl_bgy]

Thank you for the comment, compliment, and question. Glad it has helped. If mount to wall you need to relocate over to the wall to putt.. that was what I didn’t love about it but it does work well. I mount overhead so I can put where I hit from.

[@michaelmonroe8328]

Thanks for all you are doing to support this connector! I am setting up my connector and having a very difficult time finding the exe file on my box for Airplay. It is in my WindowsApps folder and I don’t have permission to view it even know I am the admin. Do you have any tips for finding this for Airplay? I recall you saying it wasn’t that easy for you to find. Thanks for all you are doing! Cheers

[@RocknRollgolf]

I have mine on tripod at the moment. But I think I'll try to mount it off my projector like yours

[@trpl_bgy]

Give it a try! I love having mine overhead but it took a bit of playing around to get it right where I wanted!

[@georgelind2273]

the putting on my mevo plus works pretty well. Will this make it that much better?

[@Truffles69]

I have a Garmin R10 running GS Pro, with no issue. My webcam is cable connected. Unfortunately the software i've download only seems to recognize my laptop cam. Do you have a link to support a cable connection?

[@sandroleite1985]

Any chance you know how to solve the issue of my exposure being reset every time the putting comes up? Says it’s on “5” or whatever and then I have to go back into settings and hit 4 then back to 5 and it looks normal as though it was never actually on 5.

[@garyb1839]

Love this! Building a new sim now (moving from a garage setup) and would love to incorporate this into my sim. I have the mevo+, you mention that it works with it and GSPro. Does it just override the mevo+ when a putter is selected as the club? Thanks!

[@trpl_bgy]

Yes, You have to set it up as a mirror and do ROI’s. There are some discussions on GitHub which might explain it all in more detail and how others have done it! Since I don't have one.... I know there are some things to do like gspro license change to API and then there is also something to do with chipping... It is best that I point you to the discussions to see what limitations there are and how to set it up. github.com/springbok/MLM2PRO-GSPro-Connector/discussions If you look a few comments down there are others who have gotten it to work on the Mevo+ so I know it does. I wish I had a Mevo+ for a week so I could make a video on how to!

[@rlfloyd01]

My webcam doesn’t activate with any of the camera id’s 0-7, any tips on what else I might do? Webcam is c922 and works fine with the Logitech app. Thanks

[@trpl_bgy]

Make sure you don’t have the camera open in any other apps. As in don’t have the logitech app open or the camera app on the PC because the WebCam can only be active in one place at one time.

[@rlfloyd01]

Thanks, I gave that a try and still no luck, maybe I’ll reload the software and start over! Really enjoy your channel.

[@trpl_bgy]

This might be an oversimplified question but bear with me 😁. Are you opening putting with the connector on say an auto start? Do you get a “ball tracking” window on the screen with no device message? Or just no open at all? 2 things (pry not the case) 1. Make sure all files are still in original folder together. The icon to open the connector and all files must still be in same folder. 2. (Silly but must say) the app auto-hides putting until putter is selected as a club. Could it be simply hidden?

[@rlfloyd01]

Yes, I’m opening with auto start and the putting says it’s running but I don’t get a window opening at all regardless of camera 0-7. I have gone into the app and tried to putt selecting putter but still nothing happens. I am executing the app from a copy that I moved to my desktop as I thought that you weren’t supposed to run it from the source files.

[@trpl_bgy]

@@rlfloyd01 this could be the fix. Copy the unzipped folder to desktop and keep all files together. Then run the app. If you copied the app to the desktop it can not “find” the executable for the ball tracking to run nor can it save or execute any settings. Need all files in original folder to work. The folder can be moved to desktop but no files can be added or removed from the unzipped folder. If you want a desktop icon you can “create a shortcut” of the executable file and move ONLY the shortcut to the desktop. Give that a try. Also you have to select putter within GSPro to change it on the connector and pop up the putting window. To clarify and confirm, you do want to run the exe from the source files and from within the unzipped folder package.

[@golf4e]

What is the model of the webcam, does it need any special webcam for this function?

[@trpl_bgy]

I have a couple in the description that I use. Just needs to handle color in low light well. But most all webcams over 30fps can work depending on your lighting situation

[@damienladrig1650]

Your videos are great man. How do you do this for mevo plus

[@jayprice9890]

I'd be interested in figuring out how to set this up with a Mevo+ as well. I just wouldn't know how to start configuration for that.

[@trpl_bgy]

Yes, You have to set it up as a mirror and do ROI’s. There are some discussions on GitHub which might explain it all in more detail and how others have done it! Since I don't have one.... I know there are some things to do like gspro license change to API and then there is also something to do with chipping... It is best that I point you to the discussions to see what limitations there are and how to set it up. github.com/springbok/MLM2PRO-GSPro-Connector/discussions

[@RocknRollgolf]

Takes a bit of work but it can be done on Mevo . I have it up and running

[@damienladrig1650]

Yeah. I've got the webcam up and running... still working on it. Keep getting an error.

[@Jordan-q3w]

I don't believe you have used it, but do you by chance know of a way to use webcam putting with the mevo plus?

[@trpl_bgy]

I have t used it. But I’ve been told you can use springboks connector. Choose Mevo for launch monitor. And use webcam in conjunction with the Mevo. Checkout my springbok Bluetooth connector video and there is some discussion in the comments. The connector does support the Mevo +

[@Jordan-q3w]

@@trpl_bgy Appreciate the follow-up/response! I was able to get it working although it required access to the FS Golf PC app ($99 one-time purchase) to make it seamless via PC. I could have saved the $100 and did a mobile device screen capture. As expected, there is an additional 1-2 second delay on the shot within GS Pro but the tradeoff to be able to use webcam putting in my opinion is worth it.

[@John-ei5uz]

Nice video again. I have my camera set up from my ceiling also and putt pretty much just to the side of my hitting area so I putt of smooth turf not worn out by my iron shots. I had it attached to my projector for a while but the projector was a bit old and a lamp projector so the fan made vibrations that affected the webcam image stability. I got a new BenQ 4k projector but it's still a lamp projector because I just can't afford a 4k laser projector. You obviously haven't had any problems with vibration from your projector. Do you think the height of the webcam influences the accuracy of the putting app? I have been trying to keep it at around 8ft but if even higher isn't a problem that will solve some issues for me. Thanks

[@trpl_bgy]

No vibration issues for me. I have it mounted to one of the arms on the ceiling mount. Lower height would in theory get better light but if you can still dial in tracking from higher it should function just as well. I like your idea of having smooth turf to put on! I may need to think up a way to integrate for myself!

[@Par2Pixel]

what is the projection on the ground or is that just an overlay for the video?

[@trpl_bgy]

Overlay of the overhead putting camera. Visual aid to show how the input works… 🙂 OBS set up for future streams possibly 🙂

[@Par2Pixel]

@@trpl_bgy thanks for sharing

[@RocknRollgolf]

How do find the springbok connector for accuracy on yhe MlmPro2. There seams to be some issues with it when set up for Mevo+. The offline deviation on the GS pro is way off what the FS Golf app reads

[@trpl_bgy]

The connector sends the numbers exactly as they are sent in the Rapsodo software, so in that sense, the connector works perfectly. However, GSpro has its own flight algorithms and I tend believe they are more realistic. I do notice a little bit more curvature in GS pro but again, the data is the same in both places. I have GS pro on force realistic in settings.

[@Oscarin1467]

What are dimensions of your sim room?. You should do a sim room tour.

[@trpl_bgy]

I’ll have a video coming soon. Thank you for watching, for the comment, and i sincerely appreciate the suggestion / ask!

[@joshdennis469]

Have the full swing kit. Does E6 have the same type of putting settings as Gs pro. This would solve many issues.

[@trpl_bgy]

I'm unsure on E6. I don't have it but from what I know I don't know of a connector built to work with E6 for the MLM2Pro so I haven't explored it much. Many connectors built for GSPro API. I'll keep my eyes and ears peeled for you.

[@Anchor75]

Hi - which hitting strip and turf did you install? I want to change mine out as it's maybe too soft and slowing down ball/clubs speeds when I skin it .

[@trpl_bgy]

Just put out a flooring video for you here!

[@mrserv0n18]

What is the putting line overhead from? I dont see it in the description

[@trpl_bgy]

Thank you for the comment/compliment! Video dropping in next 48 hrs giving you all the details!

[@natemore]

What is your spot light.

[@trpl_bgy]

Great question! Link in video description for the pin light

[@aaronsterling8232]

You said this works for serval launch monitors but will it work for skytrack +?

[@trpl_bgy]

I'll check and follow up. Uncertain at the moment. Will get back soon! Thank you for asking.

[@chrismehl9842]

Is that an actuall box and line on your mat, or is that just a video effect?

[@trpl_bgy]

Unfortunately it’s video editing effect overlaying/blending the putting view on to the floor to demonstrate how it functions. Would be amazing to have projected!

[@briandavidson2684]

What was projecting the lines on your mat?

[@trpl_bgy]

OBS. Software for streaming. Pretty fun effect to lay that camera down on the turf for content :)

[@mrserv0n18]

Ah ok so its not live on your floor. I see they sell soemthing like that but its expensive. Would there be a way to project a putting line with a cheap projector maybe?🤔

[@RocknRollgolf]

I cant get it to work. any idea why I keep getting the message replay cam not activated

[@trpl_bgy]

Sorry to hear. Thanks for reaching out. What LM, which mobile device, and what connector? This is putting in to GSPro correct?

[@RocknRollgolf]

@@trpl_bgy yeah I'm using the web cam putting with a Mevo. I ended up reinstall it and got it to work. I can putt up to 40-45 ft. Do you get a better read on longer putts with a faster balls speed with a 60ffps camera ?

[@fnafshow9916]

Where do i find the software for the camera to work with mlm

[@trpl_bgy]

Links in description and how to set up here Seamless Integration: Connecting MLM2Pro with GSPro using SpringBok's Latest Connector! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIixaqh5ltR7mMU

[@fnafshow9916]

@@trpl_bgy i got everything set up but the api for mevo i used to have shows up stils how do i get the open api on gs

[@trpl_bgy]

need to contact GSPro support to switch license to API version. Should be able to reach out and have it done quickly.