Steam Frame hot swap powerbank holder

Allows you to use cheap VEEKTOMX 10Ah powerbanks to prolong your gaming time.

UPD: I've updated the design and uploaded files for both the old and the new sizes of the battery. In new design the battery sits slightly closer to the backstrap, so it should be more comfortable.

Printing

Choose the correct .stl. If you have the previous generation battery (1xUSB-c port, 1xmicro-USB port), choose "Steam Frame battery Hot Swap system - Old.stl". If you have current generation battery (2xUSB-x ports), choose "Steam Frame battery Hot Swap system - New.stl".

.3mf contains both on separate print plates - print plates are named accordingly.

Print orientation is pretty obvious - flat side down. No supports are necessary, there are a few bridges that have been designed to print without any problems.

Assembly

For the assembly, you will need a short USB-C to USB-C cable and a hot glue gun.

1. Seat the powerbank in the holder, plug in the cable, ensure it's fully inserted.

2. Get the hot glue gun up to working temperature, and inject the hot glue between cable and the extension on the mount (my hot glue skills are not great, you can probably do a better job)

   

3. Wait one minute to let the glue cool down

4. Gently remove the powerbank from the holder

5. Clip the holder to the back of your Steam Frame

Your hot swap system is ready to be used

Warning!

The holder clips very tight to the Frame. To remove it, insert a plastic phone disassembly tool from the corner and gently work your way towards the center:

Links

This design incorporates the VEEKTOMX battery holder I previously created: link

Design had been created in Onshape. Model files are available here: link