Executive TL;DR:
- Valve has released Steam Controller CAD files under a Creative Commons license.
- The files include STP and STL models, as well as engineering drawings.
- Users are free to modify and create their own accessories, but are warned to be careful to avoid damaging the controller.
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Community Reaction
Many users are excited about the release of the CAD files, with some praising Valve’s decision to make them available under a Creative Commons license.
I love the readme on the gitlab page. It feels so.. friendly 🙂 > This repository contains CAD files for the external shell (surface topology) of Steam Controller and the Steam Controller Puck, under a Creative Commons license.
Others are looking forward to using the files to create their own custom accessories, such as controller holders or mods for people with disabilities.
I sometimes watch ‘Ben Heck Hacks’ live-streams rebuilding game controllers for people with disabilities. People like him are what these files are for.
However, not everyone is happy with the direction Valve is taking with the Steam Controller, citing its limited compatibility with non-Steam platforms.
Even if Valve and Steam is great and overall a blessing for the PC space, I don’t like the direction they take with this controller. It only works with Steam, it can’t work on a desktop OS without it, despite standard layout.
Focus Keyword: Steam Controller
