Overview
- On Monday the Steam Deck owner known as ConroyyJenkinss posted on r/SteamDeck that they 3D‑printed a spike-covered case and attached electronics to stop family members from borrowing the device.
- The system uses a Raspberry Pi, an object-detection camera, a small speaker and a servo running a Python script to play an alarm and then trigger a clipped-on taser to scare anyone who lingers.
- The builder says the mod worked because relatives now ask permission before using the handheld, though they must remove the spiky case and disarm the taser themselves to play, which they call a hassle.
- Multiple outlets that covered the Reddit post flagged safety, legal and manufacturer-endorsement concerns because the project attaches a weapon-like device to consumer hardware and could cause harm.
- Coverage also highlighted maker-culture methods used here—Blender modeling, 3D printing and Raspberry Pi automation—and noted simpler alternatives such as PIN locks or locked cases that the builder rejected as impractical for their household.