Stream Deck as Button Box?

[Njdrover]

Just wondered if anybody has any experience of using a stream deck as a button box? I’m looking to upgrade my basic 6 button box and came across the stream deck. The ability to “file” actions for different sims looks useful, but a lack of encoders is a sacrifice. I saw Chris Harris video post on using one and whilst he thought it was good, he also has a conventional button box too.
Looking at higher end boxes the cost looks similar - unless you consider the new Stream Deck XL. Just looking for anybody who has used one or who has seen a draw back I haven’t considered.
Thanks for any pointers.

 

[Cyberbug]

I did get a Stream XL, it works pretty well for anything you want.
I will be using it as a button box too after I mount it to the righ

 

[Emery]

AC-specific: https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/buttondeck-for-stream-deck.162419/#post-2987860

 

[norbs]

Yep, works fine for me too.

 

[Njdrover]

Thanks for your responses guys, this looks like the route I will take.
Now to look at mounting options.... thanks again guys

 

[Michel vL]

I'm very happy with my Streamdeck XL. Only had time to create a simple dash for ACC so far .

 

[Cyberbug]

Thanks for your responses guys, this looks like the route I will take.
Now to look at mounting options.... thanks again guys

I have been looking for mounting options for the XL as well

 

[Njdrover]

I have been looking for mounting options for the XL as well

Cyberbug, I have been looking at this as a possible option using the adhesive pads included or maybe Velcro.
https://www.monstertech.de/en/product/mfd-tablet-mount/
The XL looks like the way I will go

 

[Smidgey]

I've been using my Streamdeck for ACC, iRacing and rF2 a lot recently. Do need to work on a better mounting solution though as it tends to slide about at the minute which isnt ideal. Tried some double sided tape but with the stand on it doesn't get enough purchase.

 

[JohnnyV]

I 3d printed an enclosure so i could mount it on 80/20, but this was for the 15 btn version.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/33ac0rlry/

 

[Njdrover]

I 3d printed an enclosure so i could mount it on 80/20, but this was for the 15 btn version.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/33ac0rlry/

Looks good in the housing, my budget doesn’t stretch for a 3D printer though... not yet at least.

 

[JohnnyV]

@Njdrover if you want i can 3D print you one..

 

[norbs]

@Njdrover if you want i can 3D print you one..

Not sure where you are @JohnnyV but I would like to pay for one if that is possible? Im in Australia, so postage might wipe out my request

 

[JohnnyV]

@norbs cheapest shipping option from the Netherlands to Australia is 18 euros and that’s without tracking. So not really worth it I'm afraid.

 

[kizz360]

Has anyone mounted one of these to an 80/20 rig?

 

[JohnnyV]

Has anyone mounted one of these to an 80/20 rig?

Look a couple posts above.

 

[kizz360]

Look a couple posts above.

D'oh!

Would you be willing to share the files at all?

 

[JohnnyV]

D'oh!

Would you be willing to share the files at all?

PM sent!

 

[Moxley6969]

For those looking to buy something vs build something

https://www.apexsimracing.com/collections/button-boxes-1/products/race-deck

 

[GEO147]

That's pretty coll