Bailey's Free Custom Button Box for R3E - Using Your Tablet

Hey guys, I've made several of these in the past and wanted to share this here in case we have some members who would like/need a free button box for RaceRoom to use with their tablet.

Many of you have probably heard of Roccat's Power-Grid tablet software, but for those who haven't let me give you a brief introduction.
Power-Grid is a free program that runs simultaneously on your race computer (host) and your tablet (Android or iOS). Your tablet then acts as a remote control which can then be used to open a program, execute a macro or simply simulate a single key press on your computer.

Power-Grid allows you to make your own grid of buttons using their included icons and buttons or add your own custom graphics for a custom grid- which is what I've done here. As this software does not yet support Landscape Grid I created my own as my race tablet is mounted in a landscape position - something I'm sure most sim racers do.

Please note my grid was created in and for Landscape view only.


I have modeled my button box grid after an actual MoTeC style keypad and created a variety of button graphics to cover many popular RaceRoom button mappings. When the "MoTeC" button is pressed, the lights on top go green giving you a visual indication that the button has been pressed. You will also hear a click thru your desktop speakers/headphone. (Note: sounds can be disabled)




How To Install And Use My Grid

- Download and install ROCCAT Power-Grid on your racing computer (host).
- Download it's remote app onto your tablet. I have only used it on an Android tablet but the site list an app for iOS.
- Open R3E and make note of your in-game button mappings (ex: M = Trackmap).

These must be entered into Power-Grid to make it function as I have purposefully left them blank.​

- Download my R3E grid from my DropBox and Import it into Power Grid on your host computer.
Power-Grid> Editor Tab > Import Package>R3E-LANDSCAPE.RPGP (Approx. 15mb)

- After importing my grid and custom buttons, you will find my custom MoTeC buttons under Controls > Custom Controls
You can use my included R3E grid as the foundation and begin removing/adding buttons and arranging your layout.
- After arranging your grid enter the key which you want mapped to each button.
Enter this in the Function Box.


- Once you are finished with your custom grid click Apply to save your new layout.
- Click Add to Bar to place your custom grid into an available slot to allow grid selection.


Bailey

 

Fantastic stuff Bailey, this looks wonderful! Your 'real' button boxes are awesome too

Powergrid is definitely a useful bit of software.

 

Thanks J
I don't have any where near the creativity/skill you have but I do the best with what I gots!! lol

 

Thanks for this! I look forward to testing it out

 

Great stuff Bailey!

 

Thanks guys. If you find any oopsies or need addt'l buttons let me know.
B

 

Nice one Bailey, I will try this out tomorrow.

 

Thanks Bailey, I haven't paid for an additional grid slot, was only using the two free slots, in Roccat Power-Grid until now! Nice job.
Only thing is... my other grids are vertical (pCARS, AC, GSCE). Actually wish PG had a landscape mode but your grid is a good solution.

 

F**KING AWSOME DUDE

 

Dudette

 

Yeah it is a great little app but a bit hard to understand why rotation isn't built in. I mean even if, for some reason, they could not get entire grids to rotate properly due to varying block sizes, I think they could offer a way to rotate a graphic and button title in editor mode. That alone would allow people to make landscape grids within the app (no photoshop necessary) using the included icons etc.

I did make one for AC as I could never remember their pre-set keyboard shortcuts and would always end up with a raceline or leaderboard showing and no idea how to turn it off without using a mouse! lol

You're welcome to my landscape AC grid but it's nothing special. I called it "NiteGlow" as it has that lighted dashboard look me thinks. The color of the "glow" is easily changed by choosing a different Background Color.




The initial reason I used this app instead of my "physical" button box was because I still think Race07/GTR2 are great titles and they limit us to 3 controllers of course. It was easier than using my Xpadder software and as a bonus, the buttons are labeled according to game. It's always been tough for me to come up with the ideal layout for every game using one single button box as some titles don't have/use features that others do.

Bailey

 

Gonna check this out asap! Looks great!

 

@Bailey Lagstrum
Cheers for the info & links, awesome app, ideal for a tablet. Looks like I'll have to have a chat to the finance minister to determine if there's enough funds in the sports and recreation coffers to warrant a 2nd hand purchase, 8" tablet should do the trick me thinks!

 

Glad someone can use it. I've made grids for GSCE and Euro Truck as well if anyone is interested let me know. It has been really helpful to me with titles that have a 3 controller limits.
Cheers,
Bailey

 

Yeah mate,,that looks awesome...

Works a treat....I don't have a tablet just a Z3 compact...but nice one,,thanks

 

Got myself a custom wheel rim but at this time without buttons on it so this will be awesom to get some functions back.

 

Hi, i use my custom R3E virtual button box with the APP/Software "SimRacing-Tools --Dashboard--" (www.simracing-tools.de). Web-based, available for all OS



i use it with a 9,7" Android Tap...

 

If someone could make a video for how to make this work for dummy ( or in my case , old and impatient ) I would love it. I have an android phone that I'm using as a display and a IPad or a laptop I can use.

 

Great stuf.
But in my case i don't get it done in assetto corsa and raceroom.
Maybe my english is to difficult to understand or my haircolor is the Problem.
Installing is not the problem but i can't come further at this point:
Open R3E (or assetto corsa) and make note of your in-game button mappings (ex: M = Trackmap).
These must be entered into Power-Grid to make it function as I have purposefully left them blank.

I hope that someone can help me from that point
Greetings, Jos