(Part 2) Best products from r/SteamController

Pretty sure they dont sell them seperately. This is the best cable you can get though.

There are different lengths and colors as well.

You could look into the Shield Portable Hard Case. http://www.amazon.com/NVIDIA-SHIELD-Carrying-Not-Machine-Specific/dp/B00EPVRLNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451526325&sr=8-1&keywords=shield+portable+case

I'm definitely not saying it will work since I can't try it myself, but it looks like it might fit. I wish I still had my Portable so I could test it myself.

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Hello! Been awhile sense I posted, just figured I'd share another Mod I did for the Steam Controller! Although, I'm sure other people have probably already done/seen this type of mod.

Supplies needed (elite style joysticks, Round Ball Grinding Point 1" Dia, solder wire .05 diamitor):

https://www.amazon.com/ElementDigital-Controller-Replacement-Swap-thumbsticks/dp/B01I1G6QWA/ref=pd_cp_63_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01I1G6QWA&pd_rd_r=MPT01VD14T06R3462RFN&pd_rd_w=cwsI6&pd_rd_wg=5HHtV&psc=1&refRID=MPT01VD14T06R3462RFN

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wolfcraft-2170-Grind-Point-1-Round/190222907?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=282&adid=22222222227051453764&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=152554826614&wl4=pla-262843832296&wl5=9033662&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=111838817&wl11=online&wl12=190222907&wl13=&veh=sem

I hope you know what solder wire is OR you can use something else.


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I found the Elite joystick sits too low on the hardware, so I needed to add 'spaces' into the joystick hole before mounting onto the hardware. I cut .05 Diamitor solder wire to the correct length so it would fit into the joystick. Two peices of solder wire was enough to raise the joystick to the right hight away from the hardware (test to see if you could use more or less depending on how the wire sits in the hole).

Because I raised the joystick for clearance this made an interaction problem with the controller's shell. I started hand sanding the shell but realized I needed to take off quite a bit of plastic.. So I used a Round Grinding/sanding ball on a drill press and held the shell in my hands. The shape of the Grinding/Sanding ball must match the shape of the joystick base! I removed material, tested the shell with the joystick and repeated if needed.

Logitech's Dongle

Logitech's low latency gaming dongle

Most modern bluetooth Dongles

Most modern Wifi dongles

I am incredibly disappointed is the sheer size of the Steam Controller's dongle. It's huge compared to most modern counterparts. The best modern dongles are small enough to leave in laptop while on the go, but not the Steam Controller. The best devices are both Dongle and Bluetooth; the built in bluetooth dongle that is part of my computer is unarguably more a "compact form factor".

The Steam Controller's dongle not in any way a "compact form factor".

Edit: I would like to point out that I understand WHY it's large. But that doesn't mean it isn't "large". That's like trying to claim an industrial grade truck isn't huge because it carries so much. It's still huge, but it's huge for a reason and trying to claim it's "compact" would be just lying.

2. That could work. I mean people really like the XB1 elite controller (link for reference) and it has a few buttons in the back. I think it's a not a simple thing to pull off well but is possible. I'd like to try the elite controller in person to get a better idea

Might there be some kind of software that would trick it into treating the Steam Controller like a traditional gamepad? I'd like to get a couple of these at some point: https://amzn.com/B00Y0LUQFE

I feel like it would be easier than having a bulkier controller that's made for more inputs, at least for NES and SNES games. Till then I want to try and get this working.

I believe they are ORB Controller Thumb Grips (there are many others), I originally got them for the ps3 but they fit perfect on the Steam Controller. You can get them almost anywhere. Think i got them from a supermarket.

Find them here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORB-Controller-Thumb-Grips-4-Pack/dp/B00GH7UA32

I would get something like this. http://www.amazon.de/Varta-Ladeger%C3%A4t-USB-Ger%C3%A4te-inkl-schwarz/dp/B00HV5XOEG/ref=zg_bs_429654031_1

Varta's are good batteries and the charger is good enough because you won't need ultra fast charging with 4 batteries.

Man, I was super stoked to hear about a controller that had mechanical switches for its buttons, but the reviews on Amazon indicate poor build quality/quality control with a high rate of dead/stuck bumpers/joysticks/triggers/etc, and controllers breaking after only a few days or weeks of use. Thanks a ton for the recommendation though, I am definitely adding this one to my list of controllers to look out for. But for now, I continue on my quest to find something better...

In my room I have this setup; my PC is connected to an A/V Receiver that goes to TV out, a usb infrared mce sensor (not this one), a logitech harmony 650 universal remote and a kit of philliphs hue lights for software I use eventghost and ScreenBloom to give a touch of ambiance to the room, with all things set up I just press one button on the harmony remote and it turns on the A/V receiver, tv, run the ScreenBloom app to fade the lights and opens steam in big picture, I also have some shortcuts for the SC Chord button to control the lights while gaming.

although I don't know if it would work if you stream your PC to TV with Steamlink or the like, since my setup is for a PC that is directly attached to and in proximity of your TV.

Micro USB cables are very popular and easy to aquire.

Here is a link to a cheap cable on amazon

I bought a phone/tablet stand on amazon and the steam controller fits on it perfectly, for the majority of people that don't have 3d printers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HPI5AM2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.2nkDbWQZ8C2M

Check out /r/steamcontrollermods as there are a few of us who have swapped to a XBone stick with good results. It does require some sanding/fitting (grinding if you get a metal stick). My issue was the same as yours except that mine also started to wear out the stick where it hits the controller case and made it feel like there was sandpaper on it. This could have only been an issue with the first run pre-orders though since I got mine in November prior to the official release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf7eKATqMvw
This is the first guy I've seen do it and I followed his instructions to do mine as well. He posts on /r/steamcontrollermods as well.

I used these sticks:
http://www.amazon.com/Gam3Gear-Aluminum-Analog-Thumbstick-Xbox-ONE/dp/B00VWOOIUQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

After a week of use I added these cause the dish on these were too big and too sharp of an edge for me:
http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Analog-Stick-Covers-Xbox-360/dp/B003NSLGW2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

The biggest difference is that under the cup the mating surface is too tall for the Steam Controller and needs to be ground down.

It's not quite plug n play but it's not too difficult if you take your time with it.

I got these around a month ago and they've been great. I haven't even had to recharge them yet.

The white Eneloops barely discharge when not used, which is important since you will have the 2nd pair charged and ready to replace the used ones when you run out of juice. You don't wanna pop in half charged batteries every time.

There are also higher capacity (~2500 mAh) Eneloops compared to the white ones (1900 mAh) but that comes at the expense of lifespan / charge cycles. The white ones are ultra durable, about 2000 charge cycles.

https://www.amazon.ca/Valve-Steam-Controller-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B01MA3JGQN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NU3TK8WV8WMS&keywords=steam+controller+dongle&qid=1567310141&s=gateway&sprefix=Steam+contr%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1


https://www.amazon.ca/Avantree-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer-Keyboard/dp/B00VWEK4IG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3D7PTKZQSRCCF&keywords=bluetooth+dongle&qid=1567310209&s=gateway&sprefix=Blue%2Caps%2C648&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWTUyRVVGS1VNWjBTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzkyODQ4MjJaN1NMRDBJTFdHRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODcyNTE4MU1CSTBSWEoxQ0hPVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=