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GSA Golf develop and manufacture the world's most affordable, yet most advanced and comprehensive

hi-speed camera golf simulator tracking systems on the market today

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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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GSA Golf Control Panel (CP) Updates

CP 64 update 10.2.6.6

January 28 2:36 pm

Click the above button to download the latest CP 64 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.

Please note that the older 32 bit version of the Control Panel is now depreciated

and is replaced by the new 64bit version

Click the above button to install the new 64 bit version of the CP

that runs 5 times faster than the older 32 bit version

Don't forget to run the download after it's downloaded!

A number of customers don't realize that a CP update is a dual process

i.e first download and then run the download

Note: This is an update only for previous full installations.

You cannot run this update without having first installed the full base version

if you are a new user:

Click the large red button below to install the full version first if you are a new user.

Only download and run the update after downloading and installing the full version if you are a new user

Error message missing dll error messages

for "MSVCP140.dll" and "VCRUNTIME140.dll"

If you see this error message when running the CP,

Click the above link

and download and install the two below files

x86: vc_redist.x86.exe

x86: vc_redist.x64.exe

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

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Compare the VisTrak SCX to its competitors

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January 28 2:36pm

CP 64 update 10.2.6.6

Important update for EVi users

January 24 1:20 pm

New ball spin detection method coming soon

Measuring Ball Spin from an overhead ceiling mounted camera

using image pixel shift and rotation matching methods

Detecting ball spin with just a smudge mark on the ball

This method consists of taking an array of pixel levels of the ball image in 2 adjacent frames

and obtaining a match with a series of pixel shifting and rotation procedures.

Using this method, rotation (and thus back and side spin) can be detected even with just a smudge mark on the ball.

i.e. this method is not looking for any specific dots or markings on the ball

so any ball can be used as long as there's something on the ball that is not pure white.

January 24 9:00am

New low priced SCX system with all IR LED lighting

January 22 2:00pm

CP 64 update 10.2.6.2

New improved ball spin measurements

January 21 3:00pm

CP 64 update 10.2.6.1

New 1: New settings in Setup Panel

1. Allow user speed adjustments.

Usually OFF.

2. Game Status Update ON/OFF

Usually ON but can be switched OFF if the 3 second update is causing issues.

Note that if OFF, then the CP will only show a 7 iron as the selected club in the game software.

As the CP doesn't require to know what club is selected in the game software, the CP's club selection can be ignored

New 2: More improved method of measuring side spin with SCX systems using spin dot balls

New 3: New customer camera registrations

December 27 8:30 am

New lower priced KX

The KX system allows you to play a complete round of golf without the requirement to setup a screen and projector.

New : LX2 real ball path adjustment

Due to the fact that the LX2's top camera is no longer pointing direct down over the ball,

the ball path as seen from the camera has to be corrected.

This is because the ball will appear to go left when it's VLA is above zero.

December 20 9:30 am

CP 64 update 10.2.3.9

New 1: Changes required for the new GSA CP API

New API test console application

December 17 12:00 pm

CP 64 update 10.2.3.4

New CP API

For those that are developing their own systems, you can now access the CP's shot data in real-time using the CP API.

Instructions are in the source code file.

all GSA Golf products are meticulously assembled and tested by hand to meet the highest industry standards

CX and Vistrak system components can be used to build the complete GSA Golf golf simulator camera tracking system

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

for your system installations or just offering any of our products for direct sale.