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Elgato Stream Deck for iRacing: Setup and Best Uses
The Elgato Stream Deck is one of the most popular button box alternatives in sim racing. Because it doubles as a streaming tool, it fits naturally into a cockpit setup where you also want OBS control, Discord management, and quick chat macros on the same device. The short answer is yes, it works with iRacing, and it works well. Also See Best Budget Sim Racing Setup for iRacing Under $500 iRacing t
Best Button Boxes for iRacing in 2026
Once you decide a button box belongs on your rig, the next question is which one to buy. The best button boxes for iRacing in 2026 range from simple $50 USB panels to premium $400+ units with built-in displays. In this guide, we rank the top options across every budget, break down their features, and tell you exactly which ones work best for iRacing. What Makes a Great Button Box for iRacing? A go
Heusinkveld to showcase updated DisplayDash at SimRacing Expo Charlotte
Heusinkveld will be attending this year's SimRacing Expo Charlotte event, and is set to reveal a new version of its innovative DisplayDash button box. The post Heusinkveld to showcase updated DisplayDash at SimRacing Expo Charlotte appeared first on Traxion.GG .
What Is a Button Box and Do You Need One?
A button box for iRacing might seem like a luxury accessory, but it solves a real problem that every sim racer faces eventually. When you run out of buttons on your steering wheel, you start reaching for the keyboard mid-race. That costs time, breaks immersion, and sometimes causes mistakes at the worst possible moment. In this guide, we explain exactly what a button box is, what you can use it fo
The Official Apex Sim Racing Glossary
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Apex Button Boxes 3. Apex Digital Dash Units (DDU) 4. Apex Emergency Stop Switch 5. Apex Labels/Stickers 6. Apex Mounting Solutions 7. Apex Cable Management Solutions 8. Conclusion: Using the Apex Sim Racing glossary .Avada-TableOfContent__Container ul{list-style:none}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent{background:#f7f7f7;padding:1px 12px;border-radius:12px; margin-top
DIY Project: Mini Button Box with 60 Functions and OLED Screen
DIY Project: Mini Button Box with 60 Functions and OLED Screen If space on your rig or desk is limited, this mini button box is a compact alternative for additional button assignments. Up to 60 different functions can be mapped on a base area of only 60 x 30 millimeters. A rotary encoder and a small OLED display are used for operation and overview. The project can be implemented with material cost
Racebox Sim Racing Buyers Guide 2026
Racebox Sim Racing makes 16 button box models priced from $84 to $349, all built with custom PCBs and genuine 2mm carbon fibre front panels. Based in Mexico, they specialise… You're reading Racebox Sim Racing Buyers Guide 2026 , a sim racing article that appeared first on SIMRACINGCOCKPIT.GG .
Poll Results: OverTake Community Split Over Button Boxes
Our recent poll on button boxes in sim racing showed: The OverTake community is split about their use, with some not seeing their need while others would not want to race without one. Modern racing simulations have plenty of functions that can be handled manually should the player choose to. Things like windshield wipers, ingition and engine starter, headlights, and various in-car adjustments can
Fanatec Showcase New Plugin For Elgato Stream Decks
For a long time now, a surprising percentage of sim racers have utilised Elgato's Stream Deck as a button box: the streamers' best friend. Fanatec now has its own plugin with plenty of customisation for ecosystem owners. For those who use Fanatec gear, this new plugin offers an alternative way to customise the Fanatec software without... Fanatec Showcase New Plugin For Elgato Stream Deck
Husinkveld New Button Box - First Look
Husinkveld New Button Box - First Look
Heusinkveld’s DisplayDash is a sim button box and display hybrid
The trailblazing Dutch company delivers another unique product, this time branching into displays. The post Heusinkveld’s DisplayDash is a sim button box and display hybrid appeared first on Traxion.GG .
BoxOneRacing X1 EVO Simracing Button Box – Review
BoxOneRacing X1 EVO Simracing Button Box – Review The X1 Evo Button Box from BoxOneRacing offers 26 freely assignable inputs, RGB lighting, and full SimHub support. We took a closer look at the Button Box and tested it for you. Ordering and shipping The Button Box and the accompanying mount can be ordered directly from the BoxOneRacing website. Shipping costs are added to the retail price, f
How to Turn Your Elgato Stream Deck into a Sim Racing Button Box
Table of Contents Introduction Step 1: Download the Elgato Software/Driver Step 2: Learn iRacing Hotkeys Step 3: Download our Free Icon Pack Step 4: Map Hotkeys to Stream Deck Functions Step 5: Organize Your Layout Conclusion .Avada-TableOfContent__Container ul{list-style:none}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent{background:#f7f7f7;padding:1px 12px;border-radius:12px; margin-top: 20px;}.Avada-Tool__tableOf
Review: Asetek Forte GT Button Box (Aluminum)
We tested the last Forte GT Button Box from Asetek to check what has changed from the previous (non aluminum) model. This reviews has been written by Mariano B. and tested in . When Asetek launched its product line, most of the criticism focused on the aesthetic decisions behind its steering wheels. It wasn’t so […] The post Review: Asetek Forte GT Button Box (Aluminum) appeared first on Box
What Makes for a Great Button Box?
Table of content 1. Introduction 2. Tactile Input Feedback 3. A Logical Layout 4. Electrical Reliability and PCB Design 5. Construction Materials 6. Mounting Flexibility 7. Firmware Compatibility 8. Conclusion .Avada-TableOfContent__Container ul{list-style:none}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent{background:#f7f7f7;padding:1px 12px;border-radius:12px; margin-top: 20px;}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent .header-
Top 5 Accessories for Your Sim Rig
Table of content 1. Overview 2. Button Boxes 3. Dash Displays 4. Pedal Upgrades 5. Wheel Mounts & Extension Kits 6. RGB LED Kits & Eyebrows .Avada-TableOfContent__Container ul{list-style:none}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent{background:#f7f7f7;padding:1px 12px;border-radius:12px; margin-top: 20px;}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent .header-container h3{font-weight:650}a.Avada-TableOfContent__Link:hove
A Beginner’s Guide to Turnkey Sim Racing Rigs
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Unboxing and Preparing Your Turnkey Rig 3. Mounting the Pedals 4. Seat Installation 5. Steering Wheels and Button Boxes 6. Software Configuration 7. Testing and Final Adjustments 8. Conclusion .Avada-TableOfContent__Container ul{list-style:none}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent{background:#f7f7f7;padding:1px 12px;border-radius:12px; margin-top: 20px;}.Avada-Tool__tab
Summer 2025 Sim Racing Buyer's Guide
Table of Contents: 1. Your Personalized Guide to Summer Shopping 2. Simagic Alpha Mini Wheelbase 3. Simnet SP PRO Pedals & Baseplate Combo 4. Apex Sim Racing XL Race Deck Button Box 5. Sabelt Sim Bottle 6. Apex Sim Racing GT3R DDU 7. Conclusion and Key Takeaways .Avada-TableOfContent__Container ul{list-style:none}.Avada-Tool__tableOfContent{background:#f7f7f7;padding:1px 12px;border-radius:12p
Top 10 Gifts for Your Dad This Father's Day
Not sure what to get your dad for Father's Day? Explore our catalog for awesome gift ideas he’ll actually use. You might also catch a few in our Father’s Day Sale! Table of Contents: 1. MOZA Trucking Bundle 2. Sim Racing Gloves 3. GTRacing Gaming Chairs 4. Sim Racing Socks 5. Sim Racing Button Boxes 6. Pedal Sets (SALE) 7. Simagic Alpha U Bundles (SALE) 8. Sim Rig Cable Management Clips 9. Sim Rac
DIY Custom Button Box?
When your dog sabotages your race day by leaving a surprise on your high-end sim racing pedals, what do you do? Push through the race, of course! Jason's hilarious confession kicks off an episode packed with genuine sim racing passion that perfectly captures why we love this hobby. The motorsport world delivered contrasting spectacles this week as the Indianapolis 500 provided drama both on a
We’ve Got A Wiener! - Episode 0486
On today’s show we will get you up to speed on the the recent Development Blog from Greg Hill, find out how your Indy 500 went, see who has joined the lineup for the Sim Gaming Expo this week, Asetek has released it’s new Forte Pro button box, is iRacing deleting tracks and will Mike ever get his M-Booster brake pedal from MOZA? So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers
New Asetek Sim Sports products have just arrived with us
including THORP II Pedals and Aseteks' new range of Button boxes. Find them all here
Restock of Asetek SimSports Invicta Formula Button Box
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NEW Year restock at SIM Demon
The Asetek Invicta Formula Button Box will be back in stock approximately the second week of January 2025. Sign up for our notifications and as soon as they arrive we will let you know :) More information on the Button box can be found here
What does a Sim Racing Button Box Do?
I’ll let you in on a secret. If you’re looking to take your sim racing experience to the next level, you need a button box. But what does a sim racing button box do, you ask? Well, I’m here to break it down for you. In the world of sim racing, precision and control are key. That’s where a button box comes in. This nifty device provides additional controls, all at your finge
S4 E4: Do we need better graphics?, Richard Burns Rally, Fanatec Rally Button Box and more
It's time for another episode, once again it's a duo. Sadly (or perhaps not) Davide informed us that he would be busy washing his hair, therefore it was left to Paul and Dani to chew over the topics for this week. We hope you enjoy the episode, we certainly enjoyed recording it. Topics are: Do we need better graphics? Richard Burns Rally New Fanatec Rally Button Module At the end of this epi
ignitiON Controls & Advanced SimRacing Partnership Agreement
Introducing one of the world's best Button Box : The 𝗡𝗔 2 𝗘𝗫 𝗘𝟲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀. We are proud to announce that after months of testing and researching this product category, we have signed a partnership agreement with ignitiON Controls to bring large quantities of their amazing button boxes to North America. This product features a casing made from steel and a
iRacing Tattoo – Episode 0118
Special guest Jason Eisenhauer joins the lounge to talk Button Boxes, iRacing Results, and many other iRacing related topics. Come join us in the lounge!