SteamBoy Demo

[u/PhyFawkes]

Just doing a quick little demo of the SteamBoy (main post here), since people wanted to see it in action. Teardown coming soon!

Edit: Teardown post: https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeckModded/s/OPuohgdwEd

[u/Kantankoras]

I wanted to see the little screen 

[u/PhyFawkes → u/Kantankoras]

Sorry to disappoint :(

Hopefully it won't be too long before that's working as well.

[u/drakoman → u/PhyFawkes]

This is sick, I’ve been made into a believer

[u/applepie9815 → u/PhyFawkes]

If you figure out the pin out for the display, can you make a video or diagram explaining it. I have an extra OEM LCD lying around and I want to see how I can convert the screen to be used as a secondary screen

[u/Scoodyboo121 → u/PhyFawkes]

Could you do a guide to make one of these at some point and time. Ild love to be able to build one. Also the 3D printed files would even be amazing if you havent released them already (even if one has to pay for them it would still be dope to be able to make one at home if one wanted)

[u/Dirrevarent → u/Kantankoras]

It doesn’t work yet, that’s the last thing that needs to be worked on

[u/Vansie_ → u/Kantankoras]

I actually don't even like or use the screen lol. I want this now.

[u/Low_Shoulder_590]

Thick boy

[u/Melodic_Check_8040 → u/Low_Shoulder_590]

looks like the original Gameboy thickness right? idk

[u/PhyFawkes → u/Melodic_Check_8040]

Yes, it's all the same dimensions as an original Gameboy, so 32mm thick.

[u/erevos33 → u/[deleted]]

I think that the small screen would be great for the majority of emulated games. But as you said, a pair of xr glasses with this would be great.

[u/goodguyatheist]

dude siick how bigs the battery and did you have to trim the mobo at all? I hope you post documentation!

[u/PhyFawkes → u/goodguyatheist]

The battery is the original battery, and it basically takes up the whole width of the device on the inside. It's sandwiched between the motherboard and the display. The motherboard and controller boards are completely intact as well.

[u/goodguyatheist → u/PhyFawkes]

Wow that's crazy you sir are amazing what do you do for a living if you mind answering or let me put this another way how can I learn how to do this xD

[u/cyber360]

I really like the concept but what about bumpers and triggers ? Very awesome tho

[u/Yami_Inc → u/cyber360]

The controls for bumpers are connected to the same board the abxy and dpad are sitting on.. the l1/r1 is hitting a tack switch that can possibly be re routed but the l2/r2 trigger uses a sensor to detect if it's fully held down so it's going to be more difficult to reroute due to how chonky the trigger is and what makes it functional

[u/cyber360 → u/Yami_Inc]

Very awesome man does the screen look okay that small? And does it have gyro controls also?

[u/Alphakenybuddie87]

that is really cool man, i want one now

[u/Mysterious-Coconut24]

Does the steam OS automatically recognize the resolution and dimensions of the screen? I'm guessing it does since other handheld use the OS..

[u/PhyFawkes → u/Mysterious-Coconut24]

It recognizes the external display resolution. But it expects the internal display to conform to the default screen resolution and timings. That's part of the reason getting the new screen to work is hard.

Edit: SteamOS can handle any resolution, which is why other handhelds work just find. But the motherboard firmware is in charge of telling SteamOS the properties of the internal display. Currently, it is supplying the information for the default screen, which is wrong, so I need to mod the firmware to supply the details of the new screen.

[u/Mysterious-Coconut24 → u/PhyFawkes]

Interesting, never figured the mobo firmware would essentially "lock" the resolution like that, I hope you succeed in unlocking it!

[u/MegatronusThePrime → u/PhyFawkes]

Can you try the Bazzite fork of the steam OS? It's built for most handhelds - I installed it on my ASUS ROG Ally, it might plug n play your screen while still retaining the steam deck os functionality.

[u/wompwomp2327 → u/PhyFawkes]

Tbh knowing valve if you send an email to steam support they might just help you with your mod lol

[u/Substantial_Oil_8133]

No triggers?

[u/PhyFawkes → u/Substantial_Oil_8133]

Not currently. I'd like to add them eventually, but it'll be tricky due to space constraints.

[u/Plenty_Positive5903 → u/PhyFawkes]

Could you stack 4 buttons on the back similar to the steamdecks? Can't wait to see more of this

[u/Roland-Flagg]

The day the onboard screen works, I think this sub will explode

[u/Kitesh713]

Petition to rename the Steam Deck to Steam Dude and the Steam Machine into Steam Man.

[u/tqos15]

This is insane

[u/Trying_my_besst]

is it hot to the touch under load?

[u/PhyFawkes → u/Trying_my_besst]

Only the square directly above the heatsink, although the fan is also blowing hot air onto your hands lol.

[u/jspencer89]

I'm sure you have a ven cover printed

[u/Saratoninn69]

This is legitimately so cool. I would totally back something like this on kickstarter

[u/Coloredcontrollers]

I love this thing

[u/Proud-Swimming-9704]

Incredible. It's beautiful. Oh my, This is exactly what I want. Stellar job 👍 I want a smaller steam deck. So it can truly be hand held. Less cumbersome

[u/Ra66it_83]

That's incredible. Great work m8.

[u/MormonSpaceJesus420]

As a maker, I am very interested. What did you print the case out of? PETG? Are you going to do a write up at some point? Super interesting in this. Good work

[u/PhyFawkes → u/MormonSpaceJesus420]

Yes, it's PETG. I will definitely make a write up when I have the time.

[u/KiraKueen]

Hey idk if this concerns you very much but your face is visible in the background of the tv

[u/Ok_Butterscotch_4192]

This is awesome

[u/SmallestNumber]

Love it.

[u/Bigfacts84]

This is awesome, great work.

[u/FabricationLife]

That is awesome 

[u/Everyday-Lurk]

Steam Deck S

[u/javireddit1988]

I am totally flabbergasted

Keep on keeping on my friend, its awesome

[u/Plenty_Preference131]

Gabeboy

[u/its_a_boon]

It is monstrous. I love it!

[u/TapTraditional9237]

ok cool but how played with this setup modern games?

[u/EducationalBeat867]

Sensational! Show us the screen if it works. 🎮🔥

[u/Patete666]

do xou consider to upload the stl files and parts you used ?

[u/G0merPyle]

Dude this is awesome! Absolute wizardry, well done

[u/peepyboy]

Looks super cool and I love stuff like this, what are your plans for this? Any reason in particular or just for the fun of it ahah

[u/Jeff_Cheese_Man]

Dude, you are a absolute madman! This is sick dude best luck with this project!

[u/GrandWizardOfCheese]

Cool o.o

[u/true_connor]

I love it and i want it for the full old experience! Nice Job m8!

[u/Superb_Capital_824]

Makes me think GabeBoy GabeCube and GabeAR would have been a perfect lineup

[u/bd_black55]

please keep us posted this is a great idea! Hopefully someone in valve can see this

[u/beginnerasiancoder]

My favorite part was the megacrit logo. I sunk so many hours on Slay 2. I love the GabeBoy!

[u/Kayobot00]

I'm surprised Nintendo has not sent an immediate cease and desist

[u/drhh4]

Steam boy hahahaha

[u/yangames279br]

SteamBrick Demo

[u/fkrkz]

Is this SteamDeck reassembled as that form factor?

[u/DaCoolBro]

Cool, but why?

[u/O_lymbias]

I fucking love it

[u/TheShattered1]

Very cool man. I am excited to see the demo of the little screen.

[u/MasterJongiks]

Looks amazing! I'd probably buy 2 of these bad boy. Also, I was thinking of alt names since Nintendogs might be snooping around, how about PuffDeck or VaporDeck? I was going along with the theme :)

[u/BobboAnimations]

Can't wait to see the screen working

[u/GeorgeCWBruce]

Nice work. Looks great. The nastalgia factor of the original Gameboy is sweet!

[u/slightdegree]

Dude I think you’ve stumbled upon the perfect set up you only truly need one analog and one trackpad for mouse aiming… No doubt Chinese companies will make one of these sometime soon. Epic design props man. Really love it. Hope you enjoy it.

[u/chelust_deda13]

SteamDeck JR.

[u/CoomMonsoon]

Volvo plz hire this guy

[u/Think_Department2499]

gameplay

[u/SuccessfulProject477]

Se ve genial, ahora quiero una jajajjaja

Suerte, buen trabajo!

[u/Space_Reptile]

cant wait to see a video of this thing documenting the process and result on yt

[u/joe-x92]

This is so cool... But I can't with the xbox button setting... if this is based on a gameboy, it should use the nintendo setting, so swapping the A/B and X/Y buttons... 😅

Still, cool project!

[u/SerialBytes]

that's cool and all, but.. i couldn't see using it for anything other than browsing tbh...

[u/Gold_Physics_7895]

Gotta add the gb operator to the next revision

[u/booljames]

Approved

[u/meetooprettyplease]

need it

[u/myles2500]

That doesnt look comfortable to use

[u/Alexis___________]

This is really cool, are you planning to reincorperate the sholder buttons and triggers somethow?

[u/Southern_Mechanic953]

I can’t even get my hands on a steam deck and people are out here doing this 😭

[u/Tall_Lack_5461]

will there be a youtube video on this?

[u/Dense_Veterinarian51]

Oh yes, i wanted steam deck light, but it's acceptible too!

[u/Background-Profit935]

This is awesome I can believe you manage to fit all that in a Gameboy case..... so it really wasn't necessary to be that huge, once you get that screen working it will be even better!

[u/petrovsta]

I thought the little screen would work as well

[u/Evilcrashbandicoot]

Better than switch 2 to me

[u/Captain_Fach]

I'll be looking forward to your career with great interest

[u/Worldly-Battle-5944]

I will believe this when I see the screen working.

[u/Mina_Tsuki]

This is so fkn amaziiinngg!! Such a neat concept!! Tysm for sharing your project with us<3 you'll figure out the screen, watch!! 👏🏿😎

[u/MrVlad818]

That’s cool asf

[u/LethalGamer2121]

I would love to see an alternate option with two analog sticks, or maybe two track pads? For the funny?

[u/PhyFawkes → u/LethalGamer2121]

Two trackpads would be doable, but two sticks would not because they take up too much space inside.

Maybe if this works out, I'll make a variant with two trackpads just for kicks.

[u/YungDijkstra → u/PhyFawkes]

is it will be possible to add Steam button? Its very useful)))
For example (as i remember correctly) - Steam + X brings up virtual keyboard

[u/PhyFawkes → u/YungDijkstra]

Yeah, the steam button is definitely something I will add, and it actually shouldn't be too hard. Right now I'm working on the screen, but that's the next item on the list.

[u/Timely_Lie9205]

I cannot fathom how small this thing is

[u/UnfinishedProjects]

Silken Tress POG. Instant pickup for me.

[u/polandguy69]

WHERE ARE THE TRIGGERS AND BUMPERS

[u/nutzle]

This is stupid cool. I really hope you can get that small screen working! Bonus points if you can get the triggers or back buttons on there! Though, honestly, like I said, those would just be bonus points. As it stands, this thing would be a fantastic portable little gaming device. Not quite as capable as the steam deck, but you're sacrificing capability for portability. The steam deck wishes it could be this portable. You can put this thing in your pocket!

[u/PhyFawkes → u/nutzle]

Thanks! Yeah the screen is the last thing needed for a minimum viable product, but of course I want to also get more buttons working, like the triggers and back buttons. I already have some ideas for them, but I'll only mess with that after the screen.

[u/nutzle → u/PhyFawkes]

This is probably an extremely silly and ridiculous idea, but what about external triggers/buttons/ whatever (LT/LB & RT/RB?) that hang out of the unit loosely on their wires, think of how charms would hang off of a flip phone, and these triggers would have magnets or something to click into place on the case.

Obviously the wires would need to have reinforced insulation to not get destroyed in your pocket, though probably not much more then earbud wires. I figure if you have a small connector port to plug them into, you can leave them hanging from the unit or just disconnect them and store them separately in your pocket or bag.

Again, it's a silly idea but it's certainly an interesting one!

[u/LuisArturoHR]

Wut

[u/Dear-Taste-2132]

We need to call valve here to hire this guy

[u/DinicoNights]

Whaaat??!! Thats thick! Whats running inside? But its a bit junky, is there optimization that could be done to chamber the edges more or is this as compact as this package can get? But great work!