The Steam Controller has dominated discussions within the PC gaming community lately, and fresh details suggest the dialogue will continue: Valve has made the CAD blueprints for the gamepad’s outer casing publicly available. These resources can be downloaded at no cost under a Creative Commons license, empowering enthusiasts to craft custom attachments and modifications for both the controller and its distinctive trackpad puck.
It is important to note that these documents cover only the outer shell; users cannot 3D print the internal components to assemble a complete device from the ground up. Consequently, those eager to acquire a Steam Controller may need to exercise patience as the sold-out gamepad undergoes restocking. Fortunately, since Valve has not yet provided a launch date for the Steam Machine or the Steam Frame VR headset, this item likely isn’t an immediate necessity for most players. However, it remains an excellent controller if you can locate one, and Valve’s decision to allow community customization of the housing is certainly a clever move.