PiTrac - The DIY Golf Launch Monitor
The PiTrac project is a fully-functional golf launch monitor that avoids the need for expensive high shutter-speed and high frame-rate cameras. We’ve developed techniques for high-speed, infrared, strobe-based image capture and processing using cameras such as the Pi Global Shutter camera (~US$50 retail) and Raspberry Pi single board computers.
PiTrac determines ball speed, launch angles, and spin in 3 axes. Its output is accessible on a stand-alone web app. Interfaces to popular golf-course simulators including GsPro and E6 are working. 2k/TopGolf never responded to our requests.
Documentation Sections
- Getting Started - Learn about PiTrac, project status, and roadmap
- Hardware - Parts list, assembly guides, and 3D printing
- Software - Raspberry Pi setup, configuration, and startup
- Integration - Connect to golf simulators and third-party systems
- Troubleshooting - Debugging guides and common issues
Introduction to PiTrac's Enclosure