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Valve is taking its sweet time releasing the Steam Controller 2… but a DIY hero is HERE! TommyB built his own Open Split Deck using 3D printed parts, custom PCBs, and Steam Deck components. Join Linus as he tries couch gaming with trackpads and Hall Effect joysticks, and helps build one. Get the open-source files and components below!
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:48 What is it made of?
2:24 What’s so great about Steam Controllers?
3:02 some 3D Printed parts
3:51 What’s cool about the OpenSplitDeck?
4:14 How do trackpads work?
4:53 Building a D.I.Y. Steam Controller
5:13 Does Linus solder?
6:01 The hardest part – Installing the MCU
7:18 Should you wait for a Steam Controller 2?
7:40 Flashing the OpenSplitDeck firmware
8:10 Checking Linus’ Homework
8:55 How hard is making this controller?
9:46 Assembling the trackpads
10:48 GLUE?
11:16 How tall is Linus actually?
11:27 How to help make this project cheaper
12:20 Final assembly
13:37 How much does this D.I.Y. cost?
16:00 Installing Haptics
16:25 Installing the battery connector
17:12 Testing the controller
18:11 Time to game Read More Linus Tech Tips
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