{"id":23005,"date":"2026-01-20T08:02:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproducts.tv\/?p=23005"},"modified":"2026-01-20T08:02:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:02:45","slug":"amazing-products-tv-dont-wait-for-the-steam-controller-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproducts.tv\/?p=23005","title":{"rendered":"Amazing Products TV Don\u2019t Wait for the Steam Controller 2!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Awesome Tips Don\u2019t Wait for the Steam Controller 2!<\/p>\n<h1>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eNb55ZwnCRc?rel=0&#038;cc_load_policy=1&#038;hl=en&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>Join one of the most comprehensive vehicle combat games ever made. Play War Thunder for FREE on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile, and unlock a massive bonus pack including vehicles, boosters and more using our links!<\/p>\n<p>PC\/Console:<br \/>\nMobile: <\/p>\n<p>Check out TommyB&#8217;s and the OpenSplitDeck&#8217;s socials:<br \/>\nTommyB&#8217;s Youtube:<br \/>\nOpenSplitDeck GitHub:<br \/>\nOpenSplitDeck Discord: <\/p>\n<p>Valve is taking its sweet time releasing the Steam Controller 2\u2026 but a DIY hero is HERE! TommyB built his own Open Split Deck using 3D printed parts, custom PCBs, and Steam Deck components. Join Linus as he tries couch gaming with trackpads and Hall Effect joysticks, and helps build one. 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Steam Controller<br \/>\n5:13 Does Linus solder?<br \/>\n6:01 The hardest part &#8211; Installing the MCU<br \/>\n7:18 Should you wait for a Steam Controller 2?<br \/>\n7:40 Flashing the OpenSplitDeck firmware<br \/>\n8:10 Checking Linus&#8217; Homework<br \/>\n8:55 How hard is making this controller?<br \/>\n9:46 Assembling the trackpads<br \/>\n10:48 GLUE?<br \/>\n11:16 How tall is Linus actually?<br \/>\n11:27 How to help make this project cheaper<br \/>\n12:20 Final assembly<br \/>\n13:37 How much does this D.I.Y. cost?<br \/>\n16:00 Installing Haptics<br \/>\n16:25 Installing the battery connector<br \/>\n17:12 Testing the controller<br \/>\n18:11 Time to game<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1486423\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/2031458\/1486423\/9383?sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fcp%2Fhome%2F4044&#038;veh=aff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deals for Days. 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