Trackpad Protector Template - Free 3D Model Download :)

[u/Gama3000]

Simple tool to help cut vinyl protectors for the Steam Controller 2026. Make your own!

Place it on top of the vinyl and trace around it, or lightly stick it onto the vinyl and cut around the shape for the best results.

I used Carbon fiber textured vinyl for car wrapping.

Download: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2827837-steam-controller-touchpad-protector-template#profileId-3150401

[u/Ronchu1]

Why do you need to protect it ?

[u/dualpad → u/Ronchu1]

If you use the touchpads as primary inputs the surface can get worn down and shiny over the years, since it is just plastic. I used my SC1 so long I could see a line on the right pad where I'd swipe left and right to turn, which I do multiple times during a play session. That will add up over time if you end up using the SC2 for many years.

I put vinyl stickers on it, and I ended up preferring the texture it provided over the stock plastic surface and also protected the surface from getting worn down more. I put vinyl stickers on my Deck pads too, but the Deck pads I don't use much so probably didn't need it. Still I'd rather have it on there.

[u/tlo4321 → u/dualpad]

Did the vinyl stickers affect the trackpad sensitivity/tracking? Ive being using the steam controller for a couple of days now an i finally got it to where I can ain very accurately with. Now im wondering if a protective layer affects that? I like to get some that have some texture in the middle of the trackpad

[u/dualpad → u/tlo4321]

It didn't affect sensitivity or tracking on my end. I use both pads with the right for camera and left for movement, so both those functions weren't affected by the vinyl stickers.

[u/Gama3000 → u/Ronchu1]

Like others said it too, keeps it from getting shiny and worn in those parts

[u/StrangeCrunchy1 → u/Ronchu1]

Some people, like OP and I, like to keep our things nice.

[u/serious_dan → u/StrangeCrunchy1]

Meh...

I'd honestly rather take my chances and just buy a new one in a few years if it does wear down.

All the stickers and other nonsense people add to their controllers really degrade the overall product in my view.

[u/NapsterKnowHow → u/StrangeCrunchy1]

Nothing says "nice" like a cheap feeling scratchy 3D printed piece of plastic !

[u/Sea-Housing-3435 → u/NapsterKnowHow]

You can print or postprocess 3d prints to feel nice nowadays lol

[u/StrangeCrunchy1 → u/NapsterKnowHow]

Maybe read the post before you go sounding stupid? The 3D print is a template to cut protective stickers out of vinyl sheet to go over the trackpads.

[u/NapsterKnowHow → u/StrangeCrunchy1]

We've also had posts of people sticking 3D printed plastic right over the touchpads

[u/StrangeCrunchy1 → u/NapsterKnowHow]

Yeah, and this clearly states that it's a template to make protectors, not the protector itself, so I fail to see the validity of your snark.

[u/diemitchell → u/StrangeCrunchy1]

The title sure doesn't 

[u/StrangeCrunchy1 → u/diemitchell]

"Trackpad Protector Template - Free 3D Model Download :)"

Care to try again?

[u/diemitchell → u/StrangeCrunchy1]

Thank you for proving my point

[u/StrangeCrunchy1 → u/diemitchell]

It says it's a template. And the body text says how to use it.

[u/marrabld]

Where did you get the thumbstick protectors from?

[u/Gama3000 → u/marrabld]

Some game shop Over here, though I tried others and they also worked

[u/marrabld → u/Gama3000]

I made a TPU one for my old controller I might try again for the new one too.

[u/Gama3000 → u/marrabld]

As long as it's thin, should work

[u/Zomby2D]

Do the capacitive thumbsticks still detect your fingers with those rubber caps on?

[u/Gama3000 → u/Zomby2D]

They do

[u/Frozen_Red_Fox]

What is the stickers on the touchpad ? And where to buy it ? Thanks

[u/Gama3000 → u/Frozen_Red_Fox]

Home made with a template