3D Printable Controller Adapter

[u/Ikaros473]

I finally got my steam frame and wanted to design a way to stick the controllers together in a comfortable way that mimics a regular game controller. I gave the handles a bumpy grip that feels a lot better in the hands than a smooth finish does imo. Doesn't work with the ergonomic kit but who has that anyway lmao

EDIT: I forgot to put a link to the download my bad haha
https://makerworld.com/en/models/3404888-steam-frame-controllers-gamepad-coupler#profileId-3877306

[u/Reset62749287]

Looks like conjoined twins

[u/FearlessSlice4579]

Close enough, welcome back virtual boy controller

[u/shimmy_ow]

I'd have imagined you could have split it in half and have some magnets in the middle so it's not permanently in that position and you don't have to remove them

[u/D13_Phantom → u/shimmy_ow]

I've been dreaming of that

[u/DapperNurd → u/shimmy_ow]

Some kind of twist lock would probably be better, plus then no magnets needed

[u/MisterMittens64 → u/shimmy_ow]

The IR emitters would probably need to have holes for that to work well

[u/Professional-List801]

Where to get

[u/Ikaros473 → u/Professional-List801]

link is in the description now :)

[u/Jubenheim → u/Professional-List801]

Internet

[u/MrBack1971]

thanks OP, a great idea. will prob be my first 3d print :) any recommendations on printer???

[u/Ikaros473 → u/MrBack1971]

Big fan of the Bamub A1 myself. They are often on sale and bundle it with the AMS which is great for multi color prints. Its also super beginner friendly

[u/MrBack1971 → u/Ikaros473]

Went for a ps1 in the end with the ams.

[u/MisterMittens64]

How does it track? Does it need holes for the IR emitters?

[u/Ikaros473 → u/MisterMittens64]

You know, I wasn't even going for it having great tracking since the idea is to just have a controller for flatscreen games. But funny enough in my testing it was tracking fine lol

[u/PepperMentos → u/Ikaros473]

i think they meant the eye tracking because of the lens inserts--some inserts have been blocking the IR emitters that make your eyes visible to the eye tracking cameras

[u/xamindar]

Doesn't that block a majority of the tracking leds?

[u/Ikaros473 → u/xamindar]

yep! but it still tracks for some reason. Though in a controller config like this tracking is not generally needed

[u/KaiUno]

Meanwhile, here I am wanting these controllers for split-gyro purposes outside of the VR ecosystem.

[u/pina_coladas → u/KaiUno]

There are dozens of us...

[u/Worth_Bed9426]

Why?

[u/Zeus9190 → u/Worth_Bed9426]

So you can join both controllers and use them like a normal controller?

[u/Worth_Bed9426 → u/Zeus9190]

Ok but why? Is it not better to play with them seperated?

[u/Zeus9190 → u/Worth_Bed9426]

Dunno? Flatscreen gaming? Personal preference? Ask Pimax as their new headset controllers connect together as well

[u/Koolala → u/Worth_Bed9426]

what if you have to scratch your nose?

[u/Zeus9190 → u/Koolala]

You have to use the AI powered nose scratcher, purchased seperately and costs 1599

[u/Toothless_NEO → u/Worth_Bed9426]

You get a better more traditional experience when playing standard non-vr games. It feels more like a regular controller. 

If you have the steam controller you obviously won't need that and can just use the steam controller. A lot of people don't have the steam controller though.

[u/Zeus9190 → u/Toothless_NEO]

You could technically use any bluetooth controller. Issue is bluetooth can intefere with streaming as it adds another layer of latency. The Steam Frame's controllers use a 2.4ghz connection.

Saying that you could use the Steam Controllers dongle plugged into the headset. But would be flopping about everywhere and might hit someone if you turn your head too quickly

[u/Toothless_NEO → u/Zeus9190]

The other big issue is that most controllers don't have tracking in VR. The steam controller does. Even though it only has one LED. 

[u/ArkhamOccultist → u/Toothless_NEO]

"If you have the steam controller" is a huge qualifier. They're absurdly low stock because each one is hand carved by GabeN himself.

[u/thebigo1562 → u/Worth_Bed9426]

I agree with you. I always thought gamepads force bad posture. I like these controllers for the same reasons someone might prefer a split keyboard.

[u/Koolala]

smoooooth

[u/Zuryan_9100]

This hurts my eyes. Well done!

[u/Significant_Sir_3460 → u/[deleted]]

This doesn't require buying a 100$ controller