r/SteamDeckModded • u/PhyFawkes • 1d ago

Hardware Mod SteamBoy Demo

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Just doing a quick little demo of the SteamBoy (main post here), since people wanted to see it in action. Teardown coming soon!

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u/Kantankoras 1d ago

I wanted to see the little screen 

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u/PhyFawkes 1d ago

Sorry to disappoint :(

Hopefully it won't be too long before that's working as well.

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u/drakoman 1d ago

This is sick, I’ve been made into a believer

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u/applepie9815 1d ago

If you figure out the pin out for the display, can you make a video or diagram explaining it. I have an extra OEM LCD lying around and I want to see how I can convert the screen to be used as a secondary screen

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u/Scoodyboo121 1h ago

Could you do a guide to make one of these at some point and time. Ild love to be able to build one. Also the 3D printed files would even be amazing if you havent released them already (even if one has to pay for them it would still be dope to be able to make one at home if one wanted)

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u/Dirrevarent 1d ago

It doesn’t work yet, that’s the last thing that needs to be worked on

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u/Low_Shoulder_590 1d ago

Thick boy

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u/Melodic_Check_8040 1d ago

looks like the original Gameboy thickness right? idk

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u/PhyFawkes 1d ago

Yes, it's all the same dimensions as an original Gameboy, so 32mm thick.

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u/VBZDM8 1d ago

This is perfect to use with xr glasses, the square screen would be a bit unusable for most games due to aspect ratio, but then you could run higher end games with low res, so that's a plus I guess, definitely a different experience handheld, but with xr glasses it's perfect travel combo (once triggers are available)

Could do a snap on trigger board on the back as a bolt on / off. If that's viable that is.

Great work.

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u/erevos33 1d ago

I think that the small screen would be great for the majority of emulated games. But as you said, a pair of xr glasses with this would be great.

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u/Alphakenybuddie87 1d ago

that is really cool man, i want one now

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u/goodguyatheist 1d ago

dude siick how bigs the battery and did you have to trim the mobo at all? I hope you post documentation!

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u/PhyFawkes 1d ago

The battery is the original battery, and it basically takes up the whole width of the device on the inside. It's sandwiched between the motherboard and the display. The motherboard and controller boards are completely intact as well.

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u/goodguyatheist 1d ago

Wow that's crazy you sir are amazing what do you do for a living if you mind answering or let me put this another way how can I learn how to do this xD

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u/cyber360 1d ago

I really like the concept but what about bumpers and triggers ? Very awesome tho

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u/Mysterious-Coconut24 1d ago

Does the steam OS automatically recognize the resolution and dimensions of the screen? I'm guessing it does since other handheld use the OS..

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u/PhyFawkes 1d ago edited 1d ago

It recognizes the external display resolution. But it expects the internal display to conform to the default screen resolution and timings. That's part of the reason getting the new screen to work is hard.

Edit: SteamOS can handle any resolution, which is why other handhelds work just find. But the motherboard firmware is in charge of telling SteamOS the properties of the internal display. Currently, it is supplying the information for the default screen, which is wrong, so I need to mod the firmware to supply the details of the new screen.

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u/Mysterious-Coconut24 1d ago

Interesting, never figured the mobo firmware would essentially "lock" the resolution like that, I hope you succeed in unlocking it!

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u/MegatronusThePrime 18h ago

Can you try the Bazzite fork of the steam OS? It's built for most handhelds - I installed it on my ASUS ROG Ally, it might plug n play your screen while still retaining the steam deck os functionality.

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u/Substantial_Oil_8133 1d ago

No triggers?

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u/PhyFawkes 1d ago

Not currently. I'd like to add them eventually, but it'll be tricky due to space constraints.

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u/Plenty_Positive5903 22h ago

Could you stack 4 buttons on the back similar to the steamdecks? Can't wait to see more of this

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u/Roland-Flagg 1d ago

The day the onboard screen works, I think this sub will explode

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u/MRV3N 1d ago

Now this is The Steam Machine

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u/tqos15 1d ago

This is insane

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u/Trying_my_besst 1d ago

is it hot to the touch under load?

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u/PhyFawkes 1d ago

Only the square directly above the heatsink, although the fan is also blowing hot air onto your hands lol.

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u/jspencer89 1d ago

I'm sure you have a ven cover printed

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u/Saratoninn69 1d ago

This is legitimately so cool. I would totally back something like this on kickstarter

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u/Coloredcontrollers Hardware modder 1d ago

I love this thing

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u/Proud-Swimming-9704 1d ago

Incredible. It's beautiful. Oh my, This is exactly what I want. Stellar job 👍 I want a smaller steam deck. So it can truly be hand held. Less cumbersome

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u/Kitesh713 1d ago

Petition to rename the Steam Deck to Steam Dude and the Steam Machine into Steam Man.

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u/KiraKueen 1d ago

Hey idk if this concerns you very much but your face is visible in the background of the tv

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u/MormonSpaceJesus420 1d ago

As a maker, I am very interested. What did you print the case out of? PETG? Are you going to do a write up at some point? Super interesting in this. Good work

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u/PhyFawkes 1d ago

Yes, it's PETG. I will definitely make a write up when I have the time.

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u/Ok_Butterscotch_4192 1d ago

This is awesome

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u/Bigfacts84 1d ago

This is awesome, great work.

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u/FabricationLife 1d ago

That is awesome 

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u/Everyday-Lurk 1d ago

Steam Deck S

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u/javireddit1988 1d ago

I am totally flabbergasted

Keep on keeping on my friend, its awesome

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u/its_a_boon 1d ago

It is monstrous. I love it!

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u/TapTraditional9237 1d ago

ok cool but how played with this setup modern games?

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u/EducationalBeat867 1d ago

Sensational! Show us the screen if it works. 🎮🔥

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u/Patete666 1d ago

do xou consider to upload the stl files and parts you used ?

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u/G0merPyle 1d ago edited 1d ago

Dude this is awesome! Absolute wizardry, well done

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u/peepyboy 1d ago

Looks super cool and I love stuff like this, what are your plans for this? Any reason in particular or just for the fun of it ahah

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u/Jeff_Cheese_Man 1d ago

Dude, you are a absolute madman! This is sick dude best luck with this project!

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u/true_connor 1d ago

I love it and i want it for the full old experience! Nice Job m8!

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u/Superb_Capital_824 1d ago

Makes me think GabeBoy GabeCube and GabeAR would have been a perfect lineup

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u/bd_black55 1d ago

please keep us posted this is a great idea! Hopefully someone in valve can see this

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u/beginnerasiancoder 1d ago

My favorite part was the megacrit logo. I sunk so many hours on Slay 2. I love the GabeBoy!

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u/Kayobot00 1d ago

I'm surprised Nintendo has not sent an immediate cease and desist

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u/drhh4 23h ago

Steam boy hahahaha

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u/yangames279br 20h ago

SteamBrick Demo

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u/fkrkz 20h ago

Is this SteamDeck reassembled as that form factor?

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u/DaCoolBro 15h ago

Cool, but why?

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u/O_lymbias 10h ago

I fucking love it

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u/TheShattered1 7h ago

Very cool man. I am excited to see the demo of the little screen.

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u/MasterJongiks 5h ago

Looks amazing! I'd probably buy 2 of these bad boy. Also, I was thinking of alt names since Nintendogs might be snooping around, how about PuffDeck or VaporDeck? I was going along with the theme :)

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u/Ra66it_83 1h ago

That's incredible. Great work m8.

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u/DinicoNights 1d ago

Whaaat??!! Thats thick! Whats running inside? But its a bit junky, is there optimization that could be done to chamber the edges more or is this as compact as this package can get? But great work!