Steam Machine Owners Get Creative With Custom Faceplates
Valve has no plans for official Steam Machine faceplates, encouraging community customization instead. Enthusiasts are crafting unique designs from luxury marble to functional controller stands. These creations range from high-end artistry to budget-friendly DIY projects.
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A redditor is making super-fancy marble Steam Machine faceplates, *allegedly* sourced from the same quarry as…
A Reddit user named GinoWT is creating custom marble faceplates for the Steam Machine, allegedly sourced from the same quarry as Michelangelo's work. These faceplates are made from thin marble bonded to a 3D-printed structure with magnets, a technique also used for superyacht materials to manage weight and prevent cracking. GinoWT also offers faceplates in other materials like black marble with gold veins and Roman travertine, with sign-ups available for future batches.
'Slightly ugly, and insanely functional': Check out this custom Steam Machine faceplate that doubles as a…
A creative community member has designed and shared a custom faceplate for the Steam Machine that doubles as a charging stand for the Steam Controller. The design utilizes the controller's magnetic charging puck and friction to hold the controller, offering a functional and aesthetically clean solution. Valve's release of CAD files for the Steam Machine and Controller encourages such community-driven hardware modifications.
Behold my range of handmade Steam Machine faceplates: tasteful fan-covering, on the cheap
This article provides a humorous guide on how to create custom, low-cost faceplates for the Steam Machine using common household items like paper plates, seaweed, tote bags, and popcorn bags. It contrasts these DIY solutions with more expensive third-party options and offers creative suggestions for alternative labels for a learner plate.
Valve doesn't currently have 'any specific plans' for more Steam Machine faceplates, so you'll have…
Valve engineers Yazan Aldehayyat and Pierre-Loup Griffais stated that there are no current plans for official custom faceplates for the Steam Machine beyond the two included with the 2TB model. However, Valve intends to release CAD files and dimensions to allow third parties and individuals to create their own custom faceplates, provided they are not sold commercially.