Valve releases Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modders

14 articles · Updated · digitalfoundry.net · May 5

The release includes .STP, .STL and engineering diagrams for both devices, marking a broader file drop than earlier reports focused on the controller shell alone.
Valve says the files support accessories such as skins, charging stands, grip extenders and smartphone mounts, while diagrams show areas that must stay uncovered for signal strength and proper operation.
The files are under a non-commercial Creative Commons licence requiring attribution and shared designs back to the community, though commercial accessory makers can approach Valve to discuss separate terms.

With Valve's Steam Controller sold out and only its shell files released, when can fans expect a restock or access to internal component designs?

Could Valve's restrictive Creative Commons license on the Steam Controller shell spur or stifle innovation among modders and accessory makers?