Pacekeeper
Keep golfers on pace and monitor your course for teams that are creating blockages.
CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Packaging, Prototyping and Manufacturing Transfer
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
- Attachable to golf carts and golf bags
- Compact size
- Ingress protected
- Monitor pace of golfers remotely
Pacekeeper
Keep golfers on pace and monitor your course for teams that are creating blockages.
CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Packaging, Prototyping and Manufacturing Transfer
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Attachable to golf carts and golf bags
Compact size
Ingress protected
Monitor pace of golfers remotely
Pacekeeper's Story: Hank is a golfer and realized there was a simpler way to notify both players and course managers of the pace of play of each team. His idea was a tracking device that could be placed on golf carts or golf bags that would provide feedback to the golfers about their pace. This information is also sent to the clubhouse so that the course manager can stay informed and send out rangers only when needed. Hank came to us with this idea and we worked with him to evaluate the user experience, integrate the electronics, and create a design for the housing.
Pacekeeper's Story: Hank is a golfer and realized there was a simpler way to notify both players and course managers of the pace of play of each team. His idea was a tracking device that could be placed on golf carts or golf bags that would provide feedback to the golfers about their pace. This information is also sent to the clubhouse so that the course manager can stay informed and send out rangers only when needed. Hank came to us with this idea and we worked with him to evaluate the user experience, integrate the electronics, and create a design for the housing.
We laid out the electronics and designed a form for the housing. We then created several rounds of prototypes to test fit, ingress protection, and obtain user feedback.
We laid out the electronics and designed a form for the housing. We then created several rounds of prototypes to test fit, ingress protection, and obtain user feedback.
In addition to the housing design, we also designed a charging base that the devices could be placed in for easy charging. We worked to minimize the number of off-the-shelf components and even utilized an off-the-shelf tub for the housing exterior to keep tooling cost low for the launch of this product.
In addition to the housing design, we also designed a charging base that the devices could be placed in for easy charging. We worked to minimize the number of off-the-shelf components and even utilized an off-the-shelf tub for the housing exterior to keep tooling cost low for the launch of this product.
Not only does the Pacekeeper provide direct feedback to the players, but it also provides up-to-date monitoring on the course for course managers and tournament organizers. The device software communicates wirelessly to provide up-to-date tracking of players across the golf course.
Not only does the Pacekeeper provide direct feedback to the players, but it also provides up-to-date monitoring on the course for course managers and tournament organizers. The device software communicates wirelessly to provide up-to-date tracking of players across the golf course.
Flashing, multi-color LEDs indicate to the player if they are on track or starting to lag behind.
Charging pads allow the devices to re-charge in the specially designed base.
Provides a spot for a carabiner hook to attach to the strap of a golf bag.
Seam of the device is ingress protected so that the device can remain undamaged even if left outside in the rain.
Label with logo hides screw holes and also provides marketing for the device.
