Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative Commons license

Source: Hacker News

What was released

Valve has made available a complete set of CAD files for the Steam Controller and its Puck. The package includes:

• External shell (“surface topology”) of both devices in .STP and .STL formats
• An engineering diagram that highlights areas that must remain uncovered to preserve signal strength and proper functionality

Intended use

The release is aimed at the modding community, enabling the creation of custom accessories such as:

• Skins
• Charging stands
• Grip extenders
• Smartphone mounts

License details

All files are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution‑NonCommercial‑ShareAlike 4.0 International license (CC BY‑NC‑SA 4.0).

Key points of the license:

• Non‑commercial use only – commercial exploitation requires Valve’s permission.
• Attribution – credit must be given to Valve.
• ShareAlike – any derivative designs must be shared back with the community under the same license.

Commercial considerations

Companies that wish to produce accessories for the Steam Controller or its Puck for profit should contact Valve directly to discuss licensing terms.

Related releases

This follows Valve’s earlier open‑source CAD releases for:

• Steam Deck
• Valve Index VR suite
• The original Steam Controller