![]() ![]() Now we’re ready to create a hotkey in Stream Deck. Note that (1) is the hotkey for uncheck all pit options, (2) unchecks tyres and so on. So, to create a button that does something like this, you’ll need to head to iRacing’s options screen first: My chat commands while setting up Stream Deck #fuel -1l$ – decrease one litre of fuel for refuel.#fuel +1l$ – increase one litre of fuel for refuel.Here’s a quick list of macros in iRacing (thanks EDracing) that perform useful tasks: Put simply if you were to type #FR$ in iRacing chat, the Fast Repair check box would become checked. Helpfully, you can check or uncheck Fast Repair with the chat macro, #FR$. Let’s say I want to create a Fast Repair button, just in case there’s a problem during a race. It’s also wise to consider what it is you’d like to map to your buttons! How to create a iRacing hotkey shortcut with Stream Deck You can design your own, or hunt elsewhere on the internet for alternatives, but for me, this will do to get going.ĭownload these icons here: Chris Haye’s Stream Deck icons Here it is, completed: My Stream Deck layout for Endurance racing in iRacing Something to get you startedĬhris Haye has helpfully created this zip file full of icons to get you started. But today we’re just going to look at how I’ve assigned those buttons. The cool thing about Stream Deck is that you can create “folders” to group sets of functions, so I could have a startup folder to select and boot apps, a folder for my Porsche 911 GTE and so on. Increment / Decrement fuelling for next pit stop.Clear / uncheck fuel and tyres for race start.Inside iRacing, there are a few functions that are particular to endurance racing and special events that I was having to use the keyword for, and didn’t want to map to my Cube Controls OMP GT Pro (I do use the funky switch to navigate the black box and could incrementally change fuel, tyre pressures and so on it’s just pretty cumbersome still!). ![]() So I ordered one and set about thinking about the processes I wanted to make more streamlined: As I mentioned earlier, I find the startup procedure in my rig a bit cumbersome. This is what caught my eye about the device when I first discovered it via Chris Haye’s video. And that’s because Stream Deck can do something button boxes do not: launch apps, website links and execute hotkeys. You don’t need to be interested in live streaming to have a use for a Stream Deck. You can see the list of actions and software integrations along the right-hand side of the Stream Deck app: Stream Deck app Stream Deck for the sim The Stream Deck application comes ready with actions for common multimedia apps, Twitch, Youtube, X-Split and more. It’s a customizable button module intended for the live-streaming community and features 15 LCD keys for doing useful things on the fly, like switching scenes, launching apps, running clips, overlays and adjusting audio in real-time.įor what you get, I think $149 is a great deal: Stream Deck mounted to my 8020 profile rig with a magnetic mobile phone holder Evolution dictates we should all be in search of the next improvement, and to me, anything with an LCD backlit screen with buttons on it deserves a closer look. I’m a keen fan of button boxes for sim racing, but button boxes are game controllers and typically only solve in-app problems. These actions require mouse interaction, keyboard presses or hotkey combinations. ![]() We all know the drill boot your PC, open Crew Chief, open Discord, start iRacing, and so on. One of the things I find more than a little cumbersome about sim racing is the constant back and forth between apps and settings, mostly using the mouse or my keyboard. ![]()
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