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Pricing: Display hardware cost; SimHub and templates free Platform: Windows (SimHub) Best for: Budget-conscious drivers wanting physical dash displays

Nextion displays are affordable touchscreens for sim racing dashboards. Connect to SimHub via USB TTL adapter or Arduino Pro Micro. Note: SimHub's official Nextion support has limitations—newer Nextion models (post-Dec 2021) may not work; 4.3" or 2.8" recommended over 5" for performance. Community templates and rracingDash project available.

Key Features

  • Affordable touchscreen dashboards
  • SimHub Custom Serial Devices support
  • USB TTL or Arduino connection
  • Community templates (rracingDash, etc.)
  • RPM, speed, gear, lap times
  • 4.3" and 2.8" recommended; 5" has performance issues

What It Does

Dashboard templates for Nextion displays. Connect Nextion screens to SimHub via Custom Serial Devices. USB TTL adapter for standalone use; Arduino Pro Micro allows adding RGB LEDs or buttons. Community projects (e.g. rracingDash) provide ready-made layouts. Display RPM, speed, gear, lap times, and more. Affordable hardware option.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Affordable hardware
  • SimHub Custom Serial support
  • Community templates
  • 4.3" and 2.8" recommended

Cons

  • Newer Nextion models may not work in SimHub
  • USB TTL or Arduino required

Setup Instructions

Purchase a Nextion display (4.3" or 2.8" recommended). Get USB TTL adapter or Arduino Pro Micro. Download a SimHub Nextion template or rracingDash from the SimHub community / documentation. Load the .TFT file to the display via MicroSD. Configure SimHub Custom Serial Devices: select COM port, 115200 baud. Connect display and run SimHub.

Download Links

Other dashboards & hardware integration: SimHub, DNR Dashboard, Z1 Dashboard, SLI-Max Manager, SIM-Dashboard , or all dashboards & hardware integration apps.

Next Steps

Apps Hub — browse all app categories · FUSION Racing home — driver guides, track guides, and more