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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.