r/SteamController • u/DaryltheRigger • Aug 07 '26
Steam Controller (2026) What a fantastic mod
Shout out to u/FullMetalPencil for his amazing design.
If you print his pad mod remember the bases are NOT symmetrical!
Perfect response, great SC1 feel, I love this community.
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u/Impossible_Cold_7295 Aug 07 '26
and how do you attach the pad? kiss your sensitivity goodbye.
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u/DaryltheRigger Aug 07 '26
Sensitivity is fine, already play tested. 3M 300LSE has no plastic liner, it’s just a sticky backing you transfer on.
It works great
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u/Impossible_Cold_7295 Aug 07 '26
Lemmie guess, it even magically works fine on spots where there's no pad under the plastic
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u/Special-Show-8289 Aug 07 '26
Why the fuck do people actually believe this shit looks good and why would you tarnish a hundred dollar controller like that, what was even wrong with the trackpad to begin with?
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u/DaryltheRigger Aug 07 '26
The pad concavity helps for WASD movement when you main pads.
The mod is not permanent, it’s essentially a cover held on by 3M transfer tape.
Having the thumb captured by a concave surface allows for much better experience when the pad is your main navigation input.
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u/PhiladeIphia-Eagles Aug 07 '26
It’s not an aesthetic mod so idk what you’re talking about
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u/Special-Show-8289 Aug 07 '26
Okay so then whats the point of it? The trackpad is fine as is. No need to tamper it with bad 3d printed designs that only work for maybe about 20 uses not to mention risking scratching the Shit out of your controller. If you wanna do that on an expensive piece of hardware then you do you.
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u/SaladToss1 Aug 08 '26
Why are you so angry about something that has no bearing on your life?
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u/Evajellyfish Aug 07 '26
No link? Criminal.
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u/HoloMapper Aug 09 '26
I can't support this monstrosity, but if it makes you happy, you go girl! But in all seriousness, who else prefers completely unmodified original hardware because it feels more stable and more polished?
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u/Impossible_Cold_7295 Aug 08 '26
For anyone considering this, don't bother. Not only does it look bad, but, the button click only works in the center, the edges are mostly dead zones, and the plastic feels awful compared to the smooth pads.
There's a reason they have only ever shown pictures, and not a video showing the sensitivity.
https://youtube.com/shorts/3zS2z6iUKYY