News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Valve releases Steam Controller CAD geometry so you can mod it.

Re:Valve releases Steam Controller CAD geometry so you can m... by listic on Friday March 25, 2016 @01:20AM (#11358601)
Is this a first when consumer product company releases CAD geometry for their parts?

Suppose I would like to produce a modified replacement plastic part for my phone; how much would that cost? For starters, a different color interchangeable panel for a phone with interchangeable panel, such as Lumia 435 or Xperia U http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_u-4437.php but, eventually, an extended size battery and a cover for it.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Valve releases Steam Controller CAD geometry so you can m... by fudged71 on Tuesday March 29, 2016 @05:10PM (#11384898)
A handful of companies have done this, including Dyson.

Everyone is pretty concerns about the IP of their physical designs... it's their main asset.

[ Parent | on HN ]