Valve Releases Steam Controller CAD Files Under Creative Commons License

Valve has released the CAD files for the Steam Controller and Puck under a Creative Commons license, enabling custom accessories and modifications.

Valve Releases Steam Controller CAD Files Under Creative Commons License

Valve has released the CAD files for the Steam Controller and its companion accessory, the Puck, under a Creative Commons license. The files are now available on GitLab, allowing users to create custom accessories and modifications for the controller.

CAD files now available on GitLab

The CAD files are published under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 International license. This license permits non-commercial use and sharing with attribution, as long as derivative works are distributed under the same terms. The reference files also include indications of off-limits areas where modifications should not be made.

Valve Steam Controller CAD files on GitLab under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
The CAD files include off-limits areas for modifications.

The release of these files opens up possibilities for the gaming community to design and manufacture their own accessories, such as custom grips, stands, or add-ons. Valve has not provided specific pricing or availability details for any official accessories related to this release.

Valve has not confirmed any plans for future hardware revisions or additional accessories beyond the CAD file release. The company has not disclosed whether it will produce official accessories based on community designs.

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