What Can You Control with a Button Box? 20 Mapping Ideas
Wondering what a button box is actually for? Here are 20 mappings we'd use in our own rigs: from pit strategy and comms to your PC and rig. Pick what fits the way you race.
Our Top 20
Ranked by everyday usefulness - our picks, not a required setup.
Ignition & engine start Give race starts a proper switch and button instead of a keyboard shortcut. (SIM)
Open relative timing Check gaps and nearby traffic with one press. (SIM)
Open the pit menu Get to fuel, tires and repairs without hunting through menus. (SIM)
Cycle black boxes & MFDs Browse race info and menus with a rotary encoder. (SIM)
Set up your next pit stop Choose fuel, tires and repairs before you enter pit lane. (SIM)
Request a pit stop Call your stop while keeping your focus on the track. (SIM)
Return / tow to pits Keep an emergency control nearby - protected from accidental presses. (SIM)
In-game push-to-talk Speak to your team or race control without reaching for keys. (SIM)
Discord push-to-talk Keep team voice chat separate from in-game radio. (PC)
Talk to Crew Chief Ask your spotter or engineer for an update by voice. (PC)
Send quick chat Say thanks, apologize or let someone pass without typing. (SIM)
Launch a sim or launcher Open your racing sim or a prepared profile with one button. (PC)
Switch between sim & desktop Jump to Discord, LFM or a setup page when you need it. (PC)
Discord / spotter volume Adjust voices when they compete with engine sound. (PC)
Recenter your VR view Line up your cockpit view after putting on the headset. (SIM)
Save your last replay clip Capture an overtake or mistake while it's fresh. (PC/SIM)
Add a telemetry marker Flag a useful moment for your post-stint review. (SIM/PC)
Switch rig profiles Load the right haptics or wind profile for your sim. (RIG/PC)
Adjust your seat position Get comfortable again after changing cars. (SIM)
Show / hide HUD & apps Clear the view in Assetto Corsa / Content Manager. (AC/CM)
Start with three
Choose three things that still make you reach for your keyboard. Map them in the sim or set up a PC shortcut. Add more when you notice what's missing during a race.
Available controls depend on the sim, car and setup. PC and rig actions may need additional software.
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