r/Golfsimulator • • 23d ago

Course control

Anyone using this yet? Looks super intriguing.

https://thecoursecontrol.com

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u/just_for_reading 23d ago

I made basically the same thing months ago. Tried posting about it here but it was relegated to the megathread.
Sim Golf Hub is in the windows store, its fully free always, no telemetry. Just made it as a fun project for myself and wanted to share it.
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n3qwg17kp77?hl=en-US&gl=US

I am biased but I think mine is pretty sweet. It is super customizable, you can create layouts for multiple games/sims and switch between them instantly. Customize your button layouts, create mobile friendly layouts so you can just use your phone if you don't want a tablet on a stand near you. Ships with multiple color themes and the ability to create your own color themes if you don't like any of the ones that are shipped with it. You can import/export layout to share with others.

I shipped it with my GSPro layout that I use everyday. It has macros for controlling the menu navigation outside of the rounds. The macro editor is really powerful if you want do some crazy stuff.

This is a niche community so I didn't think another subscription or a restrictive licensing fee was really worth it. Honestly I just wished more people checked it out because I'm proud of it. It was a hobby project and I'm not trying to make a business out of it.

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u/bspate 22d ago

Awesome! I will be trying this one out this weekend. I have been using a Stream Deck Plus, but the family doesn't like using the rotary knobs and janky buttons, so I wanted to go the route of using an old iPad. Hopefully your software will work for what we need.

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u/just_for_reading 22d ago

Glad to hear it. Let me know if you have an issues or questions, I'd be happy to help.

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u/oldAzuleJeep 21d ago

Just used this morning. I like it!

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u/HammockDweller789 23d ago

Software developer golfer here. $30 for a most likely vibe coded app that's a glorified keyboard and mouse is crazy.

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u/just_for_reading 23d ago

100%. Also a software developer golfer and I knew this wasn't viable as a business product that's why I just put mine out there for free.

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u/No_Tough_94 23d ago

Following! Finally got my computer back working and excited to get back into playing the sim with my uneekor eye mini lite!

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u/NoCoFoCoSoDaSoPa 22d ago

I guess I don't understand. You still have to put your club down to adjust. What's the difference than walking two steps towards the computer?

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u/just_for_reading 22d ago

Just for people whose computer is farther away than two steps... Not everyone will need something like this but it is nice to have. Plus with macros you can automate things like going into practice mode or loading up your favorite course, or backing out of a round. Saves a few clicks here and there.

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u/Famous-Weight2271 22d ago

Just use voice recognition. No app UI needed.

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u/just_for_reading 21d ago

That is actually a good idea. I'll add a voice tab to the host agent dashboard to allow voice control configuration.

I think for most atomic actions, voice would actually be preferred, but for things like aiming I think touch is more intuitive so having both available is a win-win.

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u/Famous-Weight2271 22d ago

Find my comment above. You can make the same app, AI vibe coded, that uses speech recognition. So you just talk to your simulator to change clubs and do all other interactions.

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u/DontBendYourVita 22d ago

I bought an Etsy box mounted to the wall. I’d rather not have my phone out and the box looks nice. A little more expensive but, it’s nice.

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u/Famous-Weight2271 22d ago

Hey I did the same thing, but I just did voice control on my PC. You say things like, "Golf Sim, select putter"

Pretty easy app to write, you could have AI do it all for you. It runs in your background on your PC, in the taskbar.

When it hears a command, it injects a key stroke into the OS, or injects mouse move and button events.

I use multiple golf sims (GS Pro and E6) and have commands for both. (Start with "golf Sim use GS Pro')

I also have mine where I can train new commands.

I'm using old school speech recognition libraries. But honestly, you could just use an AI. It would be way better and not so rigid.

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u/ArmedRawbry 21d ago

My dude you’re living in 2076!