u/SebOverlay

I apologize of the repost but it didn't had a image preview so not that many people don't open posts with out an image..

The features of the DeckTop you see in the images are based on my experience with an old version, but I would like to add more to it or at last to note it down for an even better version it that will be needed.

Quick answers for some questions that might be there:

-assembly necessity and pads location

beside cleaning the fresh printed parts there is no additional tools needed only glue and protective pads of any shape (mine has 3mm thickness) ( I know people might not have easy access to buy the exact screws pieces so I made the system to work alone, just glue it and assemble it ) there are small marks 12 total, where pads needs to be places so the deck just slides in, with out shaking or having plastic on plastic

-air circulation

behind the steam deck space and air circulation holes, I know people will have a problem with the USB ports blocking the vents hole but I didn’t want to remove option of all shapes and sizes of ports, so depending on your use, you can find a solution to glue or attach something if needed, the space behind the steam deck is aprox 200 x 20 x high 115 mm (I am listening to any suggestion)

-keyboard compatibility

I already have 2 keyboard slots variation for Logitech k380 portable/ pebble keys 2 K380s and Kensington multi-device dual wireless and I will add more from suggestions if it's incadrated under 310 mm x 127 mm

-small "secret" storage

under the case itself and under the keyboard casing there is a storage like space where USBs or cables can be stored, even USB ports if it has the compatible size

-90° retractable legs for support

-the screen rotation system has 2 style

-on the left of the keyboard slot there is a small joint that can be pushed to into the base of the case so the keyboard stays still when moving the case around (recommended to be held by the side of the under case and not the keyboard)

-handle when moving

when moving around I hold it like a small suit case with the hand under the case

-Button cover

buttons cover from the first image are for people that want to take it in public but they are shy letting people know that is a "gaming station" so now it looks like a biffy laptop

Some personal use example:

I use steam deck for gaming but also some office like work, so after some use it can be used on:

-on the table exactly like a laptop

-on the table with the keyboard detached and on the side

-in bed on a laptop table with the keyboard on the bed directly, for more confort

-in the office on the speaker that has the high to the eye level and with the keyboard next to the computer keyboard

-on the bed side table for watching movies

-the whole case with the keyboard closed is 82 mm x 323 mm high 157 mm, fits in most backpacks.

Disclaimer, my experience in 3D printed is very limited because I don't own one myself and all the tests I did took individual times because I had to ask a friend and work around his schedule, I want any constructive criticism, for my the final version is the best but I still want to make it the best for you.

what do you think? where would you use it, what should it have so you can use it elsewhere?