Installation

Retox Racing SimHub Setup Guide

 

This guide covers the initial configuration, connecting the hardware, importing profiles, and adjusting display settings.

 

Step 1: Run the Configuration Tool

 

Before opening SimHub, you must link the device configuration files.
  1. Open the folder containing the Retox Racing software.
  2. Run the executable named SimHub Configuration Tool.exe
    download here:
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YhvRxPKZjKiB_JsQe_1hyqYj2E8Nm7XP/view?usp=sharing
  3. Click "Select SimHub Directory" and browse to your SimHub installation folder (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\SimHub or D:\Program Files\SimHub).
  4. Once the directory is selected, click the button labeled "Begin Setup / Start Update".
  5. Wait for the prompt "Configuration file updated successfully!" and close the tool.

 

Step 2: Connect Hardware in SimHub

  1. Launch the SimHub application.
    download here:
    https://www.simhubdash.com/download-2/
  2. Navigate to the Arduino tab on the left sidebar.
  3. Click on the My Hardware tab at the top.
  4. Under "Single Arduino Settings", ensure the device is detected.
    • It should appear as "Retox Racing".
    • Ensure the status indicator turns Green (Connected).

Step 3: Import and Configure RGB LEDs

  1. Stay in the Arduino section and click the RGB LEDs tab at the top.
  2. Click on Profiles manager.
  3. Select Import profile.
  4. Browse to your downloaded files and select Any Game - Default Profile.ledsprofile.
  5. If prompted to overwrite the default profile, click Yes.
  6. Adjust Brightness: Use the slider in the top right corner of this tab to adjust the LED brightness to your preference.

Step 4: Configure Display and Matrix Settings

  1. Navigate to the Display & Alerts tab (still within the Arduino section).
  2. Matrix Settings:
    • Brightness: Adjust the Matrix brightness slider.
    • Orientation: Set Matrix orientation to Portrait (180°) (or adjust based on your mounting position).
    • Font: Select your preferred font from the dropdown (video uses custommatrixfont8x8).
  3. 7-Segment Display Settings:
    • Scroll down to the "Seven Segment Modules" section.
    • Adjust the Main Intensity slider to change the brightness of the digital number display.

 

Step 5: Enable Keyboard Shortcuts

To switch between different screens on the device (e.g., Flag, Speed, Gear):
  1. Go to Settings (General SimHub settings) on the left sidebar.
  2. Click on Plugins.
  3. Scroll down and find Keyboard Emulator.
  4. Ensure the toggle switch is set to On.
  5. Usage: You can now use Shift + 9 on your keyboard to cycle through the different display screens on the device.