Don’t Wait for the Steam Controller 2!
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Check out TommyB's and the OpenSplitDeck's socials: TommyB's Youtube: @TommyBee456 OpenSplitDeck GitHub: github.com OpenSplitDeck Discord: discord.gg Valve is taking its sweet time releasing the Steam Controller 2… but a DIY hero is HERE! TommyB built his own Open Split Deck using 3D printed parts, custom PCBs, and Steam Deck components. Join Linus as he tries couch gaming with trackpads and Hall Effect joysticks, and helps build one. Get the open-source files and components below! Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com
The video opens by recalling a bold DIY achievement: building a Steam Controller 2-like device using OpenSplitDeck components, 3D printed parts, and custom PCBs. The host emphasizes that Valve has not released an official Steam Controller 2, which motivates TommyB to prototype a split, two-handed controller that can function standalone and communicate through a single dongle. The conversation with TommyB covers the rationale behind the project, such as enabling independent halves and the ability to reuse Steam Deck parts, including trackpads and gyros, while open sourcing the design for others to replicate. The host and guest explore the appeal of a trackpad-centric input system, explaining gesture inputs, mouse-like precision, and enhanced interface navigation. They also discuss the hardware philosophy, from 6x6 electrode grids to more granular sensing, and touch on the political and practical aspects of making a DIY controller affordable through printed parts and selective off-the-shelf components.
Topics · technology · hardware · diy · gaming · open_source
Questions answered
- What is OpenSplitDeck and why is it used in this project?
- OpenSplitDeck is an open-source design that splits the controller into two independent halves, allowing each side to communicate with the same dongle and enabling unique input configurations not found in official Steam controllers.
- Why use trackpads and hall effect joysticks?
- Trackpads provide gesture inputs and precise cursor-like control, while hall effect joysticks offer durable, less wear-prone input devices, both contributing to a more flexible, customizable gaming experience.