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Valve recently released the official CAD files for the Steam Frame VR headset, allowing users to manufacture their own accessories using 3D printers or other fabrication tools. This release, which occurred on a Friday evening, permits non-commercial creation of custom parts based on the official blueprints.
The community has already developed various practical and experimental modifications. Boneyard Lab created a back-mounted power bank holder to mitigate the headset's limited battery life without increasing front-heavy weight. Additionally, users are designing alternatives to the £59 official Ergonomic Accessories Kit, such as Wrathernaut’s industrial-style HackStrap variants.
Reviewer assessments highlight mixed results for DIY projects. While some designs like Lorenzocolu’s protective front cover or Ikaros473’s gamepad coupler offer functional utility for flat Steam games, others face limitations. The author notes that 3D-printed light blockers may have abrasive textures, and Save-The-Baja’s controller chest rig is described as having sharp edges and a loose grip.
More eccentric projects include a life-sized skull stand designed by the community. Creator schnurrri even updated the design to include internal chambers for storing controllers and straps. These projects demonstrate the active, albeit occasionally unconventional, maker culture surrounding the £889 device.
