Gaming YouTuber手持奥林匹克广播服务公司essionhas 3D printed a full-scale replica of Valve’s upcomingSteam Decksystem, revealing a number of preliminary concerns regarding the device’s ergonomics.
Set to be launched in December 2021, the Steam Deck has been a major talking point in the gaming community since its reveal earlier this month. Intended as a fully-functional handheld gaming PC, the system has reportedly run every single Windows game Valve has thrown at it (albeit at 30fps).
Naturally, many of these games were designed to be played on a mouse and keyboard or conventional controller, so the Steam Deck’s portable form factor immediately struck prospective fans as odd. Fortunately for the modern-day consumer, low-cost 3D printing is as accessible as ever, giving us a hands-on preview of how the device might feel in person.
Handheld的痴迷说：“我真的很想知道蒸汽甲板在我手中的感觉。我本可以在3D打印的零件上更好一点，但是它给了您一个想法，您知道它的感觉如何。”
Going handheld with the Steam Deck
直至现在，Nintendohas unequivocally been the one to sit on the handheld throne, promising travellers, commuters, and anyone else with restless legs the ability to game on the go. With the announcement of the Steam Deck, Valve is very boldly muscling in on the handheld gaming market, but the lack of a demonstrated history is understandably a cause for concern when it comes to physical design, ergonomics, and comfort.
As far as specifications go, however, the Steam Deck certainly doesn’t disappoint. Underneath the 7” LCD touchscreen is a custom Linux operating system, anamdAPU (Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU), and eight Compute Units for a total of 512 cores. The device will also feature 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB of SSD storage, and a resolution of 1280 x 800 – all in a 669g package.
A 3D printed preview
手持式痴迷的3D打印蒸汽甲板是一个准确的1：1比例模型（STL available here). In his video, he runs over everything from the thumbstick and button placements to the quality and feel of the device’s grips.
Straight off the bat, he states that the thumbstick locations are virtually perfect, and should feel natural regardless of the user’s hand size. Where the Steam Deck’s layout falters is the B button, which is the one furthest to the right. From the video alone, it’s clear that the B button might be too close to the edge, meaning the thumb might interfere with the index finger when the user goes to press the right shoulder button along the top of the device. The dual touchpads were also a source of worry, as they turned out to require an awkwardly angled thumb adjustment.
Since most modern twin-stick games use the analog sticks for movement and aiming and the triggers for firing, the B button placement shouldn’t be a major issue. Where it might be an issue is with 2D fighting games, as they often require the buttons and triggers to be pressed simultaneously. Still, the Steam Deck isn’t marketed for high-level competitive use, so this should be one of the factors considered before a purchase.
他总结说：“总的来说，我对这种设备的感觉很满意，我真的很满意。它比我预期的要好得多。除了我对B按钮和垫子的关注之外，它很大，矮胖，实际上是舒适的，这似乎太低了。但是我真的很期待。”
3D printing technology enables content creators like Handheld Obsession to showcase their passion projects and better demonstrate their points in a very visual manner. Earlier this month, DIY technology YouTuberBefinitiv使用低成本3D打印机转动50-year-old analog camera into a digital one. By swapping out the film canister of a vintage Cosina Hi-Lite DLR with a Raspberry Pi and its 3D printed housing, he was able to capture full HD images and record videos, as well as live-stream his videos to his computer over Wi-Fi.
Elsewhere, 3D printing YouTuberTeaching Techdesigned and 3D printed his ownopen-source version of a rare antique fractal vise. Dubbed ‘the coolest tool you didn’t know you needed’, the 100-year-old fractal vise is near impossible to purchase these days, and is capable of morphing to grip virtually any object, regardless of the complexity of the geometry.
Nominations for the2021 3D Printing Industry Awards现在开放，在谁领导该行业方面发表意见。
Subscribe to the3D Printing Industry newsletterfor the latest news in additive manufacturing. You can also stay connected by following us onTwitter, liking us onFacebook, and tuning into the3D打印行业YouTube频道.
Looking for a career in additive manufacturing? Visit3D Printing Jobsfor a selection of roles in the industry.
特色图片显示手持式痴迷的3D打印蒸汽甲板。通过手持式迷恋照片。
