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OpenFlight

OpenFlight

DIY / open-source
Starting at
$540

DIY builders & tinkerers who want an open, low-cost unit

🔬 Verified Research

RadarClub data: Speed onlySpin: Calculated
⛳ THE MSS VERDICT
“DIY radar for developers seeking transparency, low cost, and GSPro sim compatibility.”
HARDWARE (BEST PRICE)
$540
SOFTWARE
No required subscription
1 plan available
TOTAL 5-YEAR COST
$540
hardware + required software
● Open-Source (Free) — Free (required)

👍 Why people buy

✓ Fully open-source & customizable
✓ Low cost (~$540 DIY, no subscriptions)
✓ GSPro sim-ready with data export
✓ Active community (530+ GitHub stars)

⚠️ Trade-offs

• DIY self-assembly; Linux/Pi experience needed
• Features may be incomplete/unstable (active dev)
• Web UI only, no native mobile app
• Spin rate estimated (no back/side breakdown)
● Ball tracking
Ball SpeedMeasured
Launch AngleMeasured
Launch DirectionNot provided
Spin RateCalculated
Spin AxisNot provided
● Club tracking
Club SpeedMeasured
Club PathNot provided
Face AngleNot provided
Attack AngleNot provided
From the verified MSS launch-monitor study — measured = read directly by the sensor; calculated = algorithm-derived.
PLACEMENT
Side
DIY radar beside golfer/ball. No minimum room depth published. Raspberry Pi 5 with USB sensor and LAN web UI.
ENVIRONMENT
Both
indoor + outdoor
BALL REQUIREMENT
Standard golf balls (no special balls required)
3RD-PARTY SIM
Supported
Connects to GSPro and other sims via open data export. Optional Grafana Cloud dashboard.
📋 The fine print
Active DIY/open-source project, not production hardware—features may be unstable. Self-assembly and Raspberry Pi expertise required. Estimated spin rate only. Fully free and open-source. No paid tiers required for core launch-monitor use.

📋 Specifications

Value
Best For
DIY builders & tinkerers who want an open, low-cost unit
Key Tradeoffs
Active community project (~530+ GitHub stars); README warns features may be incomplete/unstable.
Core Tech
Radar
Sensor Technology
0 cam · 1 (OPS243-A) + 2 optional K-LD7 angle radars radar
Technology
Doppler/FMCW radar — OmniPreSense OPS243-A 24GHz radar (+ optional two K-LD7 angle radars), Raspberry Pi 5, sound trigger, Python. DIY self-build.
Ball Data
ball speed (30-220 mph), club speed, launch angle, spin rate, smash factor, est. carry · estimated (radar)
Club Data
club speed (radar)
Sim Ready
GSPro and others via open data; Grafana dashboards
Software
GSPro and others via open data; Grafana dashboards
Device Reqs
Onboard display + web browser. Default is a self-contained kiosk on a 7" touchscreen attached to the Raspberry Pi; the same React/Flask web UI is viewable in any browser (laptop, tablet, TV/Chromecast) over the LAN. No native mobile app…
Subscription
Free / open-source software
Mounting
DIY — placed near the ball (radar)
Placement
Beside golfer
Portable
Semi-portable
Grade
Consumer
Display
Onboard touchscreen

📚 Manuals & Setup

📄 User Manual🔧 Setup / Install Guide
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