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Valve Releases Steam Controller and Puck CAD Files Under Creative Commons

An open license signals a push for maker‑made accessories with safety and warranty caveats.

Overview

  • Valve, which published the files Wednesday, made STP and STL models plus engineering drawings available under a Creative Commons license.
  • The company warns that user modifications can void the warranty and could break the controller or injure the person doing the work.
  • Reference notes mark keep‑out zones that could disrupt hardware, including the antenna area and the magnetic charging and connector points.
  • The package uses a CC BY‑NC‑SA 4.0 license, so people can share and adapt designs for non‑commercial use, while anyone who wants to sell accessories needs a separate license from Valve.
  • Coverage expects a wave of 3D‑printed add‑ons, and Valve says CAD files for the upcoming Steam Machine will be released once that hardware arrives, echoing its earlier Steam Deck approach that fueled a lively accessory scene.