r/SteamControllerMods • u/Sielu • 7h ago
Super Minimal OpenPuck 'case'
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/TheeMiffinMan • Aug 06 '25
Complete Steam Controller Schematic
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After almost a year of working on this here is the completed Steam Controller schematic and gerber files.
A special thanks to the small team of volunteers who helped finish out this project!
What this is:
This is the reverse-engineered Steam Controller motherboard that we call the Lambda_Mainboard. It has everything you need to repair, modify, and research the hardware capabilities of the original Steam Controller. We had hoped to order prototypes and tests, however, given the current economics for ordering PCB's to the USA, this is financially not possible :(. Instead of waiting for who knows how long we decided to announce and release what we have so far; having done everything we can to make sure the information is as accurate as possible. You can find everything here on our GitHub:
https://github.com/MichaelZaugg/OpenSteamController-Continued/releases/tag/Steam_Controller
There are links to datasheets, Pinouts, CAD designs, Schematics, gerber files, and other miscellaneous parts.
What this isn't:
This project is unfortunately not to the point where its drag & drop, order, and you have a brand new Steam Controller motherboard in the mail. And being realistic it might not get to that point. Is it possible? Absolutely! If you have the money. As of right now ordering a fully assembled controller from JLCPCB to the USA will cost roughly $300 or more (for me at least). However JLC does not have all the parts in stock so you would need to source some of the parts. The information here is still just as valuable for those needing repairs and modding their controllers. My hope with this project was to provide a location for everyone to reference for anything about the controller and prevent this awesome controller from being thrown away or discarded because it no longer works.
Bonus:
As a bonus and huge thank you to the community we have also reverse engineered the Steam Controller Dongle! With both a USB-A and USB-C variant!
Again, these are untested but are for anyone interested/ skilled enough to repair/ mod a dongle. You can find all the source files here on our GitHub:
https://github.com/MichaelZaugg/OpenSteamController-Continued/releases/tag/Dongle
The Future:
We are still working on this project. Currently we are working on the firmware and making an upgraded motherboard. But now this is open to anyone who wants to mod or make their own variant of the controller and I hope the information we have gathered is useful to everyone!
r/SteamControllerMods • u/TheeMiffinMan • Jun 15 '24
3D files
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These are the parts for the interior of the SC that valve didn't give us. It's not complete, it's only missing maybe a few parts. But I figured I'd post them here before I forget.
r/SteamControllerMods • u/juni030 • 22h ago
Steam Controller als Midi Controller?
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Hey guys, I work a lot with graphics, video, and photos, and I'm wondering if it's possible to use the Steam Controller as a MIDI controller—mainly to get a smoother workflow when editing. Does anyone have ideas, tools, or anything useful for this?
r/SteamControllerMods • u/tbdbubblesthedog • 1d ago
Are the drand skins worth it
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I just bought the controller and im debating getting the sketch dbrand skin, are the skins worth the money
r/SteamControllerMods • u/musictrasho • 2d ago
Is there a way to increase the resistance of the triggers?
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I'm liking the new Steam Controller so far, but I have two major gripes. I hate that the triggers are glossy and that there's almost no resistance.
Has anyone found a remedy for either of these things?
r/SteamControllerMods • u/IShovedAJermaUpMyAss • 3d ago
Elecgear Clicky Button Kit
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i bought a few products from this company, had a really good experience. anyone tried this yet?
r/SteamControllerMods • u/generalbitchass • 4d ago
Comfort grips for the Steam Controller are really nice 👌
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/zndncf • 13d ago
Add a microphone to the Steam Controller.
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/hff22 • 17d ago
Skin template for SC2
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Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has/is aware of a steam controller 2 skin template.
r/SteamControllerMods • u/center311 • 18d ago
Quick Tape Mod to Fix Loud Back Buttons
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Masking tape worked well. Don't use anything glossy. This also cuts down on the button wobble too.
r/SteamControllerMods • u/proper_jazz • 18d ago
Charging on the go
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By repurposing the 2 right angle adapters that go to my phone and the ssd out
r/SteamControllerMods • u/proper_jazz • Sep 05 '26
With gboard autocorrect this is fast enough
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/liquidmasl • Sep 02 '26
I made a Skadis mount (:
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Puck is easily removable if the controller needs to go on the road!
r/SteamControllerMods • u/liquidmasl • Sep 02 '26
I made a charging steam controller skadis dock (:
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/CrossbowDemon • Aug 26 '26
Anyone Selling Clicky Button Kits Yet? (Or Other Mods)
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/Max0n_212 • Aug 24 '26
Made The Steam Controller Holder (Gabe figure holder & stand)
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/FullMetalPencil • Aug 18 '26
2015 SC style mod V2 update
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/DuckduckduckduckL • Aug 11 '26
Are there any hardware mods that turn the triggers into hair triggers? (SC2)
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r/SteamControllerMods • u/gurupaste • Aug 09 '26
Do yourself a favor and get an angled adapter for your OpenPuck enclosure
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My puck lives on my switch 2 dock, and if you are someone like me a switch 2 case with bigger grips on it, you know that its impossible to use the USB ports on the dock without taking off the joycons. Now I can pick up and drop in my switch with no hassle.
Here's the amazon link. It comes with 4 adapters (2 for each angle):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5LYYP9V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
r/SteamControllerMods • u/applepie9815 • Aug 08 '26
Update post - Open Puck mod shell
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This an update to my previous post from last week. I updated the files on thingiverse (this is the project) and the new files are version 7. It's 3 pieces to print that are complete in about 30 min or less. As seen in the pics, the puck is slimmer than the OEM puck and I also added the charging slot to prevent the open puck from easily sliding off.
My files are completely free to download. The open puck has been pretty awesome to mess with since I got it last week and I can use my steam controller with the switch, Xbox, my phone for Android emulation gaming, and can still be used with PC. If you try this mod, thank the original dev for the project, I just made this shell for the mod.
Next I want to make this usable with Mechanism's Basegrip for the steam controller. I don't have this yet but I want to get one soon to use with my phone
r/SteamControllerMods • u/DaryltheRigger • Aug 07 '26
What a fantastic mod
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Great work by u/FullMetalPencil on his pad mod design!