Aligning older/basic versions of Flightscope X2/Trackman to the target line

[GeoffDickson]

I would like to ask those of you using versions of Trackman/Flightscope without built in cameras, how do you ensure that the sensor is perpendicular to the target line? My set up is outdoors and into a net. How can I get it just right? Is the reference point the eye/camera of the sensor or the middle of the sensor?

 

[redhillgolfpro]

I was told it was middle of fs when i brought my x2. Michael will know

 

[spktho]

Just of the top of my head, you could set up a couple string lines that are perpendicular. Search the old carpenter's 3, 4, 5 rule to get the strings perpendicular. Then set the FS accordingly.

 

[GeoffDickson]

Just of the top of my head, you could set up a couple string lines that are perpendicular. Search the old carpenter's 3, 4, 5 rule to get the strings perpendicular. Then set the FS accordingly.

I like it. It's the old Pythagoras theorem in disguise:

On one side of a corner, measure three inches from the corner and make a mark. On the opposite side of the corner, measure four inches from the corner and make a mark. Next, measure between the two marks. If the distance is five inches, your corner is square.

 

[spktho]

Yep, works in multiples of 3, 4, 5 too...and in feet, yards....for larger distances from the angle.

Sometimes it pays to go to work with the old man as a youngster.

 

[GeoffDickson]

...and the other answer is to align the centre of the Flightscope with the target line. I learnt yesterday that 'the hole' in the front of the FS is for the camera...which i don';t have in my model.

 

[cwdlaw223]

Does Fscope have courses integrated in it so one could use it as a simulator and play rounds indoors?

 

[mgranato]

Nope, just strictly a LM.

 

[mjstrong]

I like it. It's the old Pythagoras theorem in disguise:

On one side of a corner, measure three inches from the corner and make a mark. On the opposite side of the corner, measure four inches from the corner and make a mark. Next, measure between the two marks. If the distance is five inches, your corner is square.

As brilliant as this is, I usually just hit a couple of "calibration" shots to see where it's aimed at, and adjust unit to target accordingly.

Feel free to use the phrase "adjust unit to target" in social situations as well.

 

[Michael Jacobs]

Use the camera on a phone or iPad and lay it plush to the surface towards the top so that you can see where the camera is facing. Use that to point the camera towards the intended target and then align the The Kudu or a Prime from there. It is quite successful and recommended by the Flightscope design squad when there is no built in camera.

Always measure distance and tee surface height, do a ball origin test and you should be happy

 

[GeoffDickson]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Here is my plan:

1. Identify 'vertical' target line on back net. Anything that its left of this line is a pull. Anything to the right would be a push.
2. Attach string and connect from bottom of vertical target line across strike zone of mat to centre of FS. This effectively provides the target line alone the ground.
3. Use 3-4-5 rule to ensure everything perpendicular.
4. Once happy with the alignment, mark location on tiles so that it is easily replicated for the next time.

Question: how does the ball original test ensure correct alignment? If the sensor is facing 5* left of your target, presumably you could still hit from the centre of the strikezone and get 0% horizontal adjustment figure?

 

[dannyc]

Geoff,

Have you considered using a putting laser? I.e., one you would attach to the putter face.

 

[dannyc]

Question: how does the ball original test ensure correct alignment? If the sensor is facing 5* left of your target, presumably you could still hit from the centre of the strikezone and get 0% horizontal adjustment figure?

ball origin wouldn't ensure correct alignment.