Behold my range of handmade Steam Machine faceplates: tasteful fan-covering, on the cheap
Valve has released official design files for its Steam Machine e-ink faceplates, allowing users to manufacture their own hardware replacements.
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The brief
Valve has moved to open-source the e-ink screen technology used in its Steam Machine hardware. Coverage from Yahoo Tech, GamingOnLinux, Notebookcheck, The Verge, and Rock Paper Shotgun confirms that official 3D print files are now available to the public.
Reports highlight how this shift enables users to create custom or replacement fan-covering faceplates independently. It remains to be seen how the community will utilize these open-source files for hardware modification.
Current reporting does not specify whether third-party commercial manufacturing of these components will emerge.
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Quick answers
Will Valve release more official faceplates?
No, Valve does not plan to manufacture additional faceplates beyond those included with the 2 TB Steam Machine.
How can users create their own faceplates?
Valve has shared official 3D print files and open-sourced the e-ink screen technology to allow for user-led production.
What is the status of the e-ink screen?
The e-ink screen technology has been open-sourced by Valve.
Coverage (5)
- Valve doesn't plan to make anymore faceplates beyond what's included with the 2 TB Steam Machine Yahoo Tech · 1d ago
- Valve open source the Steam Machine e-ink screen so you can make your own GamingOnLinux · 1d ago
- Valve shares official 3D print files to let users build their own Steam Machine e-ink faceplate Notebookcheck · 1d ago
- Valve just open-sourced its e-ink screen for the Steam Machine. The Verge · 1d ago
- Behold my range of handmade Steam Machine faceplates: tasteful fan-covering, on the cheap Rock Paper Shotgun · 1d ago
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