Valve working on Steam Frame strap that adds Index-like speakers and hot-swappable batteries, 'coming soon'
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Valve is developing a first-party accessory to enhance the Steam Frame headset with twin speakers similar to those found in the Valve Index. This accessory will replace the current strap and include a hot-swappable battery. Valve's software engineer Jeremy Selan mentioned that they considered the battery and thermals as potential limits of the device and designed the headset to be modular, with the core module separate from the strap.
Valve's hardware engineer Joy Lyons explained that the headset's audio solution was implemented due to its lightweight and portable nature, as well as the need to avoid interfering with the headset's collapsible design. The speakers are positioned close to the core module, which contains the camera and sensors for the headset's inside-out tracking.
To avoid vibration-induced screen jumps, one of the drivers was flipped to produce sound in phase, resulting in a more immersive audio experience.
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