Valve have released the Steam Frame's CAD files, but there’s already a cottage industry of DIY wrist straps and lifesize skull stands
Last week, Valve chose their absolute most favourite announcement time – Friday evening, after we all go home – to release the Steam Frame ’s CAD files to the world. In short, this lets anyone with a 3D printer or a lathe or an injection moulder (etcetera) take the VR headset’s official blueprints and use them to make cool stuff for it. Non-commercially, of course. Even before this great…
Valve has recently opened up the CAD files for the Steam Frame, giving modders an opportunity to create their own modifications for the VR headset. The release includes parts such as the light blocker, head strap, battery housing, and facial interface. The core module and controllers are also part of the CAD files. Valve has confirmed that they are working on an upgraded head strap with interchangeable batteries and off-ear speakers.
With this CAD release, we might expect more options from third parties in the future. The documentation also explains how to interface with the expansion port, or auxiliary port, located in front of the user's nose. This port allows for the addition of powered accessories, such as the Arcturus Vision RGB camera. The camera, along with one Gen4 PCIe lane and power, is detailed in the documentation.
Valve's release of CAD files for its most recent products, including the Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and now the Steam Frame, sets a good example for other companies to follow.
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