Project

The Electronic Caddy is a GPS based caddy built into a golf bag. This project aims to lower the golf score of the user. The project does this in several ways.

• Allow users to give golf shot feedback
• Implement User preferences
• Use accurate GPS locations to determine yardage
• Keep a consistent record of yardages between power cycles

System

Methods

• Modular software approach to increase maintainability
• NMEA GPS protocol produces within 2 yards of accuracy
• FLASH memory usage to store data between power cycles
• Liquid Crystal Display for informative feedback to the user
• Customizable preferences stored in FLASH memory
• Custom club yardages stored in FLASH memory
• Rechargeable power system integrated into the bag

Conclusion

Results:

• GPS accuracy within 2 yards
• FLASH memory to store club yardages and user preferences
• Accurate motor feedback to control club positioning

Future Improvements:

• Dynamic course addition
• Graphical User Interface (i.e. touchscreen, GPS imaging)
• Weight and size reductions