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A 3D printed keyboard case for Steam Deck

c/steamdeck · u/Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz · 529 points

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https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/steam-deck-play-work-case

Note: it's not a free model, costs about $9.35

I thought this was pretty cool design though, definitely something I've wanted to have before.


Comments

u/krolden@lemmy.ml · 2 points

Yeah theres so many low profile mechs that would be awesome in this

u/anguo@lemmy.ca · 4 points

You can also design and orient it in a way that avoids overhangs and makes for a better print. I think this looks great, but doesn't really look like something designed to be printed on an FDM printer (on first sight).

u/Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz · 6 points

True of most 3d prints unfortunately, although ultimately it comes down to your printer.

u/Geth@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 0 points

Ah yes, the opposite of ergonomic layout. Perfect for some carpal tunnel infused trigger finger.

u/dharmacurious@slrpnk.net · 12 points

It's way better than a laptop. I can't hold a laptop and play games with the ease I can pop this out of it's case and use.

u/dharmacurious@slrpnk.net · 2 points

That's what I'm saying. I hate taking it and a laptop when I know I'm gonna be somewhere for hours. If they made the case like a stand, with room in it for a small keyboard and mouse, I could basically just have the one device for everything I need.

u/Grimpen@lemmy.ca · 6 points

Yes, but Valve just evoked a cyberdeck, OP took it the rest of the way.

I've got a 60% mechanical keyboard I use with my SD a lot, some street if combined carry case would be cool.

u/SeekPie@lemm.ee · 10 points

If they're not specified, they're most likely regular membrane.

u/magikmw@lemm.ee · 3 points

I have it, it's membrane. It's pretty good for the price.

u/Xanthrax@lemmy.world · 2 points

Oh, I know that keyboard! It still reminds me of the ebox remote keyboards. I forgot mini/ accessory keyboards like that exist.

u/Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz · 10 points

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/pebble-keys-2.920-011777.html

It's this keyboard, but I don't see the details on the key mechanisms.

u/Zachariah@lemmy.world · 77 points

![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/a5487004-315a-42b0-a2b8-918a376c21d8.jpeg)

u/TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world · 15 points

I dont like that they designed around the pebble, which doesn't have onboard rechargable batteries.

The mxmini would have been a better design choice and is about the same size. Dead ass if they had something like this built with the USB C hub as part of the design, I'd be buying it right now. The biggest criticism I have of the steam deck is the case. It seems like they could have designed it to be a stand fairly easily.

u/Xanthrax@lemmy.world · 15 points

$10 isn't bad. I wonder if there's foss examples. Are the keys rubber dome?

u/Kolanaki@yiffit.net · 6 points

It's just an off the shelf keyboard put into the 3D printed case, right? Or is the keyboard also DIY made?

u/billwashere@lemmy.world · 4 points

If it’s a good model that someone put time into designing I’m ok paying for it. My time isn’t free either. But I do submit some of my designs for free just because I want people to get use out of something I did.

Edit: Plus I would love this setup for work…. a tiny little cyber deck. Could be useful in a data center for setup and whatnot. A tiny crash cart.

u/M0oP0o@mander.xyz · 2 points

A laptop: "Look what they must do to emulate a fraction of our power"