Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller
The story
Make and mod your own accessories if you've already got the gamepad.
From the source
Sam Rutherford for Engadget The Steam Controller has been a hot topic for the PC gaming world for the past few weeks, and a new tidbit could keep the conversation going: Valve released the CAD files for the gamepad's shell. They're free to download under Creative Commons license, meaning people can now design and construct their own accessories for the Steam Controller and its puck.
The files are only for the device's exterior; you won't be able to 3D print yourself the innards to build your entire controller from scratch. That means that if you are on the hunt for Steam Controller, you may be waiting for a bit while the sold-out gamepad is restocked . Fortunately, since Valve hasn't given a release window yet for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset, it's probably not an essential purchase right this instant for most gamers. But it is a good controller if you can find one, and it's a nifty idea for Valve to let people get creative with the casing.
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