Valve published STP, STL, and engineering diagram files for the Steam Controller and Puck shell under CC (non-commercial, attribution, share-alike), with a commercial licensing path available directly through Valve.
Key Takeaways
Files cover external shell surface topology only; engineering diagrams include keep-out zones required for signal integrity.
License is non-commercial with attribution and share-alike requirements; commercial accessory makers must contact Valve separately.
Valve has a track record here: prior CAD releases include the Steam Deck, Valve Index, and original Steam Controller.
Files hosted on gitlab.steamos.cloud under the SteamHardware group.
Hacker News Comment Review
Commenters flagged that the STP files use CREO Parametric and reference a STEP schema standard withdrawn in 2005, raising mild toolchain compatibility concerns for modern CAD workflows.
A recurring criticism: the new Steam Controller requires Steam to function and cannot operate as a standard HID gamepad on a desktop OS, which commenters see as a subtle walled-garden move despite the open hardware gesture.
Supply availability debate surfaced, with some blaming scalpers for scarcity and others pushing back, noting resale volume on eBay appears low relative to total stock.
Notable Comments
@poisonborz: Controller requires Steam; cannot function on a desktop OS without it despite standard layout, raising walled-garden concerns.
@bsimpson: Argues Steam is not solely at fault; Windows defaults to Xbox controller emulation, forcing all handheld vendors into proprietary software like Legion Space or InputPlumber on Linux.
