The Sim-Lab DBX Dashboard Box is a button box with 25 backlit buttons and a 7-way switch for sim racing, compatible with PC and SimHub, designed to keep your most-used functions within reach without relying on the keyboard.
At 131 × 158 mm, it packs 32 inputs into a compact, lightweight polymer housing. It connects with a single USB-C cable and works plug and play: every button registers as a button press and the switch as 7 inputs. For more control, RaceDirector unlocks advanced mode.
Key features of the Sim-Lab DBX Dashboard Box
- 25 backlit buttons and a 7-way switch: 32 inputs in total.
- Compact 131 × 158 × 36 mm format, with a housing just 21 mm deep.
- Plug and play over USB-C, with a USB-C to USB-A cable included.
- Advanced mode with Sim-Lab RaceDirector: backlight colours, multiple button pages and custom icons.
- Ball-joint mount included, which locks with a knob and attaches to aluminium profile cockpits using slot nuts.
- VESA 100 × 100 pattern with M5 threads if you prefer your own mount.
- Sticker set included to label every button: brake bias, brake migration, FFB, fuel or pit commands.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total inputs | 32 |
| Buttons | 25 backlit |
| Switch | 1 × 7-way (7 inputs) |
| Dimensions | 131 × 158 × 36 mm (housing depth: 21 mm) |
| Material | Lightweight polymer housing |
| Connection | USB-C (USB-C to USB-A cable included) |
| Mounting | VESA 100 × 100 (M5) and ball-joint mount included |
| Software | Plug and play; Sim-Lab RaceDirector for advanced mode; SimHub compatible |
| In the box | DBX Dashboard Box, mounting clamp, 2 mounting brackets, sticker set, USB-C to USB-A cable and hardware (M5 bolts, washers and slot nuts) |
Compatibility
The DBX connects to a PC over USB-C and can be assigned in any PC simulator that allows button mapping. Sim-Lab does not advertise compatibility with PlayStation or Xbox. It mounts to aluminium profile cockpits with the included hardware, or to any VESA 100 × 100 mount.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sim-Lab DBX work on PS5 or Xbox?
Sim-Lab does not advertise compatibility with PlayStation or Xbox. It is a USB-C button box designed for PC, configurable with RaceDirector and SimHub.
Do I need software to use it?
Not for basic use: it is plug and play and every button registers as a button press. RaceDirector adds backlight colours, multiple button pages and custom icons.
How many inputs does it have?
32: 25 backlit buttons and a 7-way switch that counts as 7 inputs.
How do I mount it to my cockpit?
With the included ball-joint mount, which attaches to aluminium profile using slot nuts. It also has a VESA 100 × 100 pattern with M5 threads.
Is it compatible with SimHub?
Yes. Sim-Lab lists it as SimHub compatible, as well as working with its own RaceDirector software.
What's in the box?
The button box, a mounting clamp, 2 mounting brackets, button stickers, a USB-C to USB-A cable and M5 hardware with washers and slot nuts.
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Frequently asked questions
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