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Hi! I'm Martin Paul Gardiner

Electronics and software development engineer and founder of GSA Golf

Regularly check out my tech news page for all our latest developments and free updates

GSA Golf tech news is updated almost daily!

so make sure to check in for all the latest updates and news regularly

If you have any questions

please feel free to contact me personally anytime from M to F - 12noon to 3pm US ET via e-mail at

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If you are contacting us on the weekends or on national holidays,

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GSA Golf Control Panel (CP) Updates

V 10.1.7.5 October 16, 2024

Click the above green button to download the latest CP update.

This is a fast download and installation,

suitable for most users that have done updates and initial installations within the last year or so.


How to install the CP (Control Panel) full version and updates


Try it before you buy it

GSA Golf Control Panel Full version download

The full version VisTrak software can be used to evaluate the system with real time image processing

from sample shot videos sent to us frome customers.

Download includes sample shot videos of the SCX, EVi and LX2

Technical Support

Compare the VisTrak SCX to its competitors

Click above image to read more...

 


October 16 1:30 pm

CP 10.1.7.5

Coming this week:

Vistrak SCX vs MLM2Pro and Mevo + comparison test results with videos

Improved ball spin detection

Club face angle relative to club path now shown in the shot data section

A number of smaller updates regarding the up and coming VX and GC3 comparison tests


October 7 9:00 am

New lower cost LX Lite launch monitors

The LX 1 and LX 2 Lite systems are the same as the regular LX1 and LX2 system but without the casing and battery.

Systems run on the supplied 12v adpater


October 6 5:00 pm

Why the LX2 is your best choice if working on your game

The simple reason is because the LX2 is the only floor mounted launch monitor

that captures real club path and club face angles from an over the top camera -

in addition to vertical launch angle and angle of attack angles from a side mounted camera

with post shot playback videos from both cameras.

To date, nearly all floor mounted golf launch monitors rely on measured ball side spin to show fades, draws, hooks and slices

but don't show the root cause of these shots.

Namely, club face angle relative to club path.

Thus, these launch monitors will only - at best - replicate your shots on the course -

and maybe attempt to back engineer to estimated club data

but will in no way show you how to improve your shot shaping or correct hooks and slices.


October 3 4:50 pm

Coming soon:

Independent test reviews from a renowned golf simulator tracking system reviewer

comparing the SCX and LX2 with

Protee VX, GC3 and Uneekor and Eye Mini camera systems

and Mevo plus, MLM2 radar systems.


September 30 6:30 pm

300 DPI Glossy brochure

Contact us for your free brochure


September 28 4:40 pm

LX2 ball address

As can be seen from the above images, the LX2's top camera does not obstruct the view of the ball with any shots


September 28 12:00 pm

CP 10.1.7.0

New : Sample videos adjust settings to match the customer sample videos sent in.

New customer camera registrations

New GPIO wiring diagram for DIY customers,

click above image to read more...


September 27 3:25 pm

New slimmer LX casing. Now just 4" wide ( i.e. thick )

LX rear and side views


September 24 3:40 pm

Camera GPIO laser and green LED strip wiring for DIY customers


September 20 7:40 pm

1. New lower prices on all systems due to the decision to only sell direct to consumer and not via resellers.

More info on the Business news page...

2. New independent system reviews coming soon


September 19 12:00 pm

CP 10.1.6.9

New : Power save management system activated for those that have a power save compatible system.

New customer camera registrations


September 15 2:00 pm

New IR LED power save management

for all IR LED powered SCX, LX and EVi systems

In order to save power and to extend the run time of the LX lithium battery, a new power management system will be implemented.

This system will automatically switch the IR Lights off when the system is not ready for a swing (i.e. when a ball is detected on the hitting mat).

After a shot, the lights will switch off until the next ball on the mat is detected.

This system also saves the user from having to manually switch the systems (SCX, LX and EVi) off when not in use.

Note: when the IR LEDs are constant ON, the systems consume around 40 watts or 4 amps (i.e. about the same as an incandescent light bulb)

How it works:

The IR LED banks will now be connected to solid state switches instead of directly to the power source (12v power supply or Lithium battery)

The switches are controlled by the camera's GPIO cable that is used to switch the green LED strip on and off.

When the system is looking for a ball on the mat or the user clicks the soft trigger button,

the IR LEDs are switched ON momentarily (100 ms) so that the camera's FOV is illuminated as usual.

i.e. the LEDs flash and are synced to the camera's exposure trigger.

When a ball on the hitting mat is detected, the IR LEDs are switched constant ON in readiness for the swing.

Should the ball not be hit within a (user defined) timeout period (default is 10 seconds for the LX when running with a battery, otherwise 5 mins),

then the system will go into sleep mode with the LEDs switched off until a mouse movement or click is detected.

While, when using AC power to run the system, this timeout period is not of any great consequence (i.e. you can set the time-out to 1 hour if you like),

it will definitely affect the run time period of the LX's lithium battery.

For those that already have a system, there will be a retro fit power save unit available


September 10 6:00 pm

All LX launch monitors now come with a lithium battery 6 hour run time power pack.

Systems can be used with either the battery power pack or run direct from a 110v wall outlet.

A choice of slim laptop stands or full monitor stands are available


September 8 4:35 pm

VisTrak LX2 Portable

Take the LX2 anywhere with the portable version of the LX2

$ 2,499


September 7 1:15 pm

Production of all GSA Golf Vistrak systems well underway for the new season

Current inventory of fully assembled systems ready to ship:

4 x SCX IR

3 x SCX Track

3 x LX2 and LX1

1 x EVi

many more on the production line.

Laser, LED strip control box with full power and control cabling for SCX/ LX2 DIY customers

For DIY customers, the wiring of the SCX and LX2 can be quite time consuming.

This unit greatly simplifies the process and includes the Laser and LED strip with control circuitry

Click above image to purchase


September 2 12 pm

Multiple Google Ad campaigns started

Okay, so here we go with the new Google Ad campaigns for the season

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Above are the first Google shopping ads that are active today.

More info on the business news page.


August 31 5:20 pm

Production of all GSA Golf Vistrak systems well underway for the new season

More info on the Business News page.

Hope all are enjoying this long weekend labor day here in the States.


August 30 2:00 pm

CP 10.1.6.8

New : Improved SCX ball path (HLA) detection

Max allowable measured ball path increased from +/- 25 degrees to +/- 40 degrees left or right


August 29 7:00 pm

End of the lower summer prices coming as of this September (Sunday).

New prices are:

August 29 12:00 pm

All SCX systems now come with a ball placement laser that doubles as a mounting alignment laser

Testing today revealed that the ball placement laser can also double as a mounting alignment laser

New easy and precise SCX mounting method using a mounting template and laser


August 28 2:30 pm

All SCX cameras are factory laser precision aligned to ensure best accuracy before shipping now.

Plus, all new cased SCX systems now come with a laser mount alignment tool as well.

VisTrak Eagle and EVi systems now get the same casings and lighting as the SCX and LX1


August 27 2:00 pm

CP 10.1.6.7

New : Improved ball spin detection for all systems including SCX, LX1 and LX2, Eagle and EVi

New LX1 looking good


August 26 6:40 pm

GSA Golf summer special low prices coming to an end as of September

The lower summer prices of all GSA Golf products will be coming to an end this weekend.

Prices of the GSA Golf CP software will go back to its original price of $299 and $399 respectively.

The SCX IR price will increase from $2,699 to $2,999 (still less than half the price of its competitors)

And the LX2 increases from $2,499 to $2,699 and LX1 increases to $1,699.

SCX track systems now also being laser precise pre-callibrated with camera alignments fixed.

As one of the most important but somewhat difficult for users to setup is the camera alignment.

Thus, all new SCX Track systems being shipped from now on will also have laser precision pre-calibrated cameras and aligned fixed camera mounts.


August 25 12:00 pm

SCX IR systems now being laser precise pre-callibrated with camera alignments fixed.

As one of the most important but somewhat difficult for users to setup is the camera alignment.

Thus, all new SCX IR systems being shipped from now on will have laser precision pre-calibrated cameras and aligned fixed camera mounts.

New SCX IR mounting method

The new SCX IR system mounting hardware will allow for both Horizontal as well as Vertical angle adjustment.


August 23 4:30 pm

SCX new casing


August 22 2:10 pm

LX2 Horizontal camera IR light

The new LX2 horizontal camera ultra slim IR lights arrived today

The IR light consists of an array of 12 hi-powered IR LEDs that result in clear bright images of the club and ball


August 21 10:10 am

CP 10.1.6.3

New : Improved SCX ball spin detection.


August 19 2:30 pm

Brilliant new SCX IR lighting

After the success of the new LX lighting, I moved on to the SCX IR lighting.

Using just 2 CM Vision 24s but with 10 degree lenses on them, the results were astoundingly good.

Even though the exposure time was just 150 micro seconds and the gain just 200 db.

The above is the test SCX used without the IR front panel

Due to this success, I can now reduce the price of the SCX IR from $3,499 to $2,699.

The cased visible light track version will now be made redundant (i.e. too many versions) as will the SCX Pro, but I'll keep the non-cased SCX track light version for the moment.

Price goes back down $1,999


August 18 2:20 pm

New LX1 and LX2 launch monitors now ready for production

Casing design is now completed with cased on-board power supply featuring illuminated push button on/off switch.

First production run should be ready by next week end.

All parts - including black anodized frame, IR acrylic front panel, IR LED lights, cameras and lenses, power supplies, base and an assortment of fittings -

are either all in stock or on order,


August 15 2:40 pm

LX1 and LX2 mods

Both the LX1 and LX2 will now get dual 12 LED CM Vision lights for the vertical IR lighting instead of one 24 LED light.

This will allow the vertical camera to be center mounted instead of side mounted and vastly increase light spread


August 14 12:20 pm

CP 10.1.6.1

New : Improved SCX ball path (horizontal angle) detection.

Click above for instructions


August 10 3:20 pm

New DIY SCX assembly instructions on the VisTrak DIY page.


 

 

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at a far lower price than the ready made system prices

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Recent customer comments

Hi Martin, I just wanted to drop you a note to say how amazing the new VisTrak camera is.

I am still playing around with the settings and learning but the video capture and being able to see the frame by frame impact is awesome!

I also really like the way you show the ball ready/playback buttons as an overlay on the TGC.

The best part of my day is going to the tech page and seeing your latest updates - keep up the good work!

Richard L. Illinois 12/17/2020

Hi Martin- I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your efforts.

I could have bought any of the expensive and well-known golf simulators, but I’m glad I ultimately took the chance and bought your products.

It wasn’t an easy decision, as it takes a leap of faith to take the road less traveled, but it has made all the difference.

I love that your products are not perfect (no one's are) but that you strive for perfection while pushing innovation.

You’re clearly never satisfied. As soon as you develop a new software feature, or build a new camera system, you're immediately back at it working on the next iteration.

You’re a true inventor and engineer. Almost every day I download the latest beta and see how it enhances the simulation.

It's like Christmas morning everyday.

Sometimes there’s a marked improvement. Sometimes the new feature “breaks” something else.

But over days and weeks, I feel how the collective innovations are improving the overall experience.

Your products aren’t for everyone but they are a clear alternative to the high-margin corporate products that have an arm's length association with their user base.

Buying a GSA product is buying into you and becoming part of your user community.

You listen, you care, and you explore. I know many of us appreciate it but perhaps not enough of us say thanks.

Martin, thank you for an enjoyable and rewarding journey with your products in 2020.

You’ve made a COVID 19 year more endurable.

Eric P. Burien, WA 12/25/2020

Matt P. 1/15/2021

Hello Martin, I have had 2 weeks of excellent play and stability in Eagle Mode! This has been very enjoyable! Matt T.

Matt T. 1/14/2021

Hi Martin, I see your daily updates on the Tech News page and I just want to say thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

Your passion for golf and engineering clearly shows and thank you!

Mike B. 05/03/2021

Thanks Martin……..

I appreciate the excellent customer service and fair pricing! And the very informative website!

Have a great day!

Mike.

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Martin Gardiner

Founder of GSA Golf

These days, when I'm not developing golf simulators, you'll find me in my keyboard music studio

Hi! I'm Martin Paul Gardiner

Electronics and software development engineer and founder of GSA Golf

Regularly check out my tech news page for all our latest developments and free updates

if you have any questions

please feel free to contact me personally anytime from M to F 10am to 3pm US ET

Currently looking into integrating AI technology into GSA Golf tracking systems

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