DIY Steam Shade reduces sun glare on the Steam Deck, blueprints available now
Time to play in the sunshine.
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Valve’sSteam Deckis perfect for playing PC games on the move, but it’s no secret that the unit suffers from unfortunate glare when played in direct sunlight. That’s where designer LupusWoraxCustom comes in, unveiling their plans for a 3D-printed visor titled Steam Shade earlier this weekon Reddit. The shade can be folded and stored with the console in the official Steam Deck Case, making for easy transport and enjoyable gameplay in the sunshine.
Free blueprints are available now on creator community websitesThingiverseandPrintables, meaning anyone with a 3D printer can build the Steam Shade at home. Extra parts needed to complete the shade include 6x3mm and 8x1mm round neodymium magnets available from Amazon, some glue, and large paper clips. Optional additions include a soft fabric to place in a thin gap separating the Steam Shade from the Steam Deck’s screen, but the creator ensures they had no scratching issues with the 3D-printed PLA plastic shade.
LupusWoraxCustom demonstrates their finished Steam Shade in a YouTube clip, featuring a carbon-style foil wrap finish and Steam logo. The effect is stylish and should prove a helpful solution to the Steam Deck’s frustrations with playing outside. Perfect for the summertime, anyone with a 3D printer can check out the free blueprints and build a Steam Shade to enjoy some of thebest PC gamesin the sunshine.
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