Building a simulator into the 3rd floor attic space of a new construction build. Admittedly not an ideal space given:
1) Clipped corners due to the vaulted ceiling and the hip roof
2) Hitting driver 1-2’ off-center
Ceiling height in the middle is 10’4” and the screen will be 16×9 with a ceiling mounted projector ~15’ from the screen. Possibly some shadows as a result of the longer throw, but from modeling it out, shadows from the person hitting should be minimal. Planning for tee to be 8-9’ from the screen. Enclosure panels extend 5’3” from the screen.
Pictures show the progress to date:
3/8” birch plywood on the walls.
Then another set of 3/8” birch plywood panels with ½” spacing between the panels cut and drilled to have clips installed and be upholstered.
1” EMT tubing, bent with a pipe bender. Connectors from [Maker Pipe](https://makerpipe.com/).
First time doing upholstery. Interesting, challenging, and humbling at times, but coming together.
More updates to come once I finish the remaining panels.
Anyone else gone down the rabbit hole in a vaulted space like this and had success with the result? I am in too deep to go back now… but any mistakes I can avoid before walking into them are definitely appreciated.
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Building a simulator into the 3rd floor attic space of a new construction build. Admittedly not an ideal space given:
1) Clipped corners due to the vaulted ceiling and the hip roof
2) Hitting driver 1-2’ off-center
Ceiling height in the middle is 10’4” and the screen will be 16×9 with a ceiling mounted projector ~15’ from the screen. Possibly some shadows as a result of the longer throw, but from modeling it out, shadows from the person hitting should be minimal. Planning for tee to be 8-9’ from the screen. Enclosure panels extend 5’3” from the screen.
Pictures show the progress to date:
3/8” birch plywood on the walls.
Then another set of 3/8” birch plywood panels with ½” spacing between the panels cut and drilled to have clips installed and be upholstered.
1” EMT tubing, bent with a pipe bender. Connectors from [Maker Pipe](https://makerpipe.com/).
130 x [Beau clips](https://www.sailrite.com/BeauClip-Panel-Mounting-System-Black) for attaching the panels to the walls (hands still have PTSD from doing them all in 1 day … 8 screws per clip… even with an electric driver… that is a lot).
8 x california king 3lb memory foam 2” thick mattress toppers from [Foam Factory](https://www.foambymail.com/product/3lb-memory-foam-topper.html)
60 yards of black marine grade vinyl fabric from [Big Z Fabric](https://bigzfabric.com/collections/aquaguard-reg-marine-vinyl-auto-boat-upholstery-fabric/products/aquaguardtm-marine-vinyl-auto-boat-upholstery-fabric-black-sold-by-the-yard)
First time doing upholstery. Interesting, challenging, and humbling at times, but coming together.
More updates to come once I finish the remaining panels.
Anyone else gone down the rabbit hole in a vaulted space like this and had success with the result? I am in too deep to go back now… but any mistakes I can avoid before walking into them are definitely appreciated.