Summary
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Valve released full 3D models, BOMs, and an assembly video to create an e-ink faceplate for the Steam Deck.
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The bill of materials includes Adafruit ESP32 Feather, eInk Breakout Friend, 5.83″ eInk panel, M2.5 screws, and small magnets.
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All files in the project GitLab: 3D print the cover and assemble your Inkterface.
The Steam Machine just hit the market and people are already doing all kinds of creative things. Not with the hardware itself, but replicating something somewhat similar to the Steam Machine specs but $300 cheaper. One company has even started selling Pre-built gaming PCs that have SteamOS pre-installed.
Well, it turns out Valve has no qualms about letting people make their own Steam Machine accessories. The company has just released the 3D model, bill of materials, and instructional video for creating your own e-ink faceplate for the Steam Machine.
You can also create your own “Inkterface” for your Steam Machine
It’s a nice DIY project.
How he saw it Brad Lynch on XValve has uploaded everything you need to create your own e-ink faceplate (aka “Inkterface”) for your Steam Deck. This includes the bill of materials, all the files you need to 3D print it, and even an instructional video on how to put it all together. You can see the latter in the video above.
If you want to create your own Steam Deck faceplate, you can find everything you need to get started on the project’s GitLab page. If you’re just interested in what you’ll need to make one of these cool accessories, the materials list asks for:
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1 Adafruit ESP32 pen with 2 MB PSRAM
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1 x Adafruit eInk Breakout Friend
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1 x 5.83″ Adafruit Monochrome E-Ink Panel
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13 x M2.5 x 5mm flat head machine screws
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4 x 1/4″ x 1/4″ x 3/16″ Step Magnet SB443-OUT
Once you’ve acquired all of that, all you need to do is 3D print the cover and you should have everything to make your own.
