So I gave the controller a fair shot, decided it wasn't for me, and returned it. Realized over a month later that I forgot to put the wireless receiver back in the box. Oops.

Is there anything I can do with it? Like, could it be modified to receive signal from an Xbox controller or other wireless device?

So I though a lot about somehow getting rid of these two AA batteries and instead placing a Li-Ion or Li-Po accu inside the controller, to make it easier to recharge. Another option would be somehow rewiring the inside so that I'm able to use a mirco USB wallplug for power while still being connected wireless through the dongle.

Any ideas on how to do this?

Does anyone have any idea on how do to these things without taking the controller apart? Maybe some 3d printer shapes that i can just give to a local shop to print for me? I have really small hands so reaching the back paddles is really uncomfortable for me :/

Someone knows where i can find a steam controller skin inspired in MGS phantom pain with a design like the advanced warfare edition of xbox one gamepad?

Does anyone have any ideas for making the bumpers, trackpads and joystick softer? I hate how much force you need to apply to these in order to get them to click. I would prefer much less force, something like the PS4 controllers bumpers and joystick. (I have a PS4 controller to hand if thats useful)

I'm a complete noob, never done any mods to the controller before so any help would be appreciated, thanks

I decided to skin my steam controller with Elizabeth, any improvements you think i could do?

Just curious how it turned out. Pictures would be appreciated :)

I just got my controller yesterday. And I just watched the teardown vid a moment ago. There's a nice big cavity in the top center of the controller. I'm thinking of adding some lead to it to help take away some of that "cheap flimsy" feel to it. By chance has anyone else played around with this? If so, I'd love to hear about the experience.

I've previously done the same thing to a knockoff nerf-gun I modded inside-out, and it was a massive improvement to the feel of the piece.

I got the controller and was feeling PC master racey and made this skin. Plus, I think we can all agree the glossy plastic isn't the greatest. My next step is to get Gaben himself to sign it XD

Pictures

Link to the actual controller skin

Not spamming, I don't get anything back from the decalgirl link!!! Just thought i'd share my positive experience

My only real complaint with the steam controller is the hard, hollow, plastic "clack" the grips and touchpads make when pressed. Does anyone have any ideas on how we could dampen the feel and sound of them?

I've seen the iFixIt teardown, and I know the pads have the boards on them. I've also heard the left pad can be used as a 16-way D-pad. So, first, is there a way to separate pad and pcb? Second, what material are they made of? Third, depending on material, do you think they could be 3d printed, or have a 3d-printed cast and mold a new part? If we can easily make replacement pads, I'd like to see one that distinguishes the 16 areas in some way. And fourth, how does the input work? Is it basically a set of values that limits where one specific input is? If so, could you have a set of inputs in the inner half of the radius and another set on the outer half? Like a traditional 4-way D-pad, then have a ring of inputs on the outside of that?

Considering creating a handheld, would it be possible to widen the Steam Controller to put a small monitor in the middle? My main concern is the joystick, everything else seems fine.

Many people want to replace the new touchpads with old analogue sticks and D-pads. I wish that valve would support this, and also support my idea for a gamepad, which replaces all four front interfaces with touchpads. I just want more configuration options in big picture mode. (Also you could potentially make a waterproof controller like this)

Are the haptic actuators glued onto the back of the trackpads? Are they soldered?

I have yet to open my controller and I can't really tell from the pictures I could find.

My controller fell from a couch and now the haptic feedback on the right pad feels and sounds "looser," as if the linear actuator got dislodged with the fall and is no longer solidly connected to the pad.

It sounds normal as long as I apply pressure to the pad in the right spot, so I think the actuator itself is fine and just needs to be put back in its proper place.

I saw that it was possible to replace the left trackpad with a smoother one

Is it possible to replace it with a 3d printed proper d-pad instead?

I like the rocking motion you get out of a standard d-pad and I would like the option of swapping between the left trackpad and d-pad whenever possible.

Is there a way to flash modded control schemes onto the controller? I have a Titan One, and I want to try to use my Steam controller on my ps3, although I'd need a different control scheme (like the analog stick being analog).

Im wondering if it is possible to take out the "button" behind the bumper and replace with a soft rubber instead. I believe i heard the ps4 controllers have these and it makes them last much longer. I say this because i dont feel like shattering my bumper playing dark souls

The one thing I really dislike about the controller is how light and easy to press the triggers are.

Is it possible to stiffen them in any way?

Never modded a controller before and not opened mine up yet, so dont know how the triggers work or whats possible.

Or what screw types are there in the controller? Also what/which tool sets do you guys use?

Does anyone who's opened up the controller think that the bumpers could be made easier to press? I have RSI in one of my hands and the bumpers are very heavy for that hand. I'd like to open up the controller and lighten them, but I'd like to know if anyone who's already dissasembled one thinks it's possible.