# Behold my range of handmade Steam Machine faceplates: tasteful fan-covering, on the cheap

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-03 05:27 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 3.67

## Executive Summary
Valve open-sources Steam Machine faceplate blueprints

## Intelligence Brief
Valve has made the blueprint for its Steam Machine faceplate available for users to create their own custom designs. The coverage emphasizes that Valve is no longer planning to produce additional faceplates beyond what's included with the 2 TB Steam Machine.


Outlets such as Digital Trends, The Verge, and Notebookcheck report on Valve's decision to open-source its e-ink screen for the Steam Machine. Users are now creating and sharing their own handmade faceplates, with coverage from Rock Paper Shotgun showcasing a range of tasteful and affordable designs.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What did Valve release for the Steam Machine faceplate?
Valve released the 3D print files for users to build their own faceplates.

### Will Valve produce more faceplates?
No, Valve does not plan to make anymore faceplates beyond what's included with the 2 TB Steam Machine.

### What type of screen is used in the Steam Machine faceplate?
The Steam Machine faceplate uses an e-ink screen.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Steam Machine, Valve, Behold, TB Steam Machine

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GamingOnLinux | Valve open source the Steam Machine e-ink screen so you can make your own | 2026-07-01 13:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNeG1Yb1J4Qzc3cjRHbENDcDFCcGFRWWh4eGJkRGNaYkxWdkEzbGx1dzlOVU05UVBwRlNVRk9tWV9oeEp5RzdOOUllbGlEMFZOXy16S3FPZXpXQk1OVkxaZXRqQTNtdTlDWjFzRkh1NzNjRHJjNENyalhXMWdHWjlnZ241U2pYZE1qVHBQYXdGdm9FOEdGMEF0c2YxUlRxUXFjSzRESkYyLUFTb2U4SkdyYlV3?oc=5) |
| Digital Trends | Valve just gave away the blueprint for its coolest Steam Machine mod | 2026-07-01 13:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOMEk3NlFic2VWWVFxOTc0aVhQTXZTTXd1d3JMaW9CbUtadzRiTHhmUWhyXzQ2MGEtWTlmRF9ocExmejB2WVNrV1p6NTIxaUZvMHV5cC1HT1dRaDBPdkNsZWFFQ3dtdFRtZnVYbXp4bEFPZXAwSjJyWS16UHZOTHkwTXVtcUFHdkxBVjFRdVRETXlFM3d3VjJDVW1ma0RmNHRJZUkzRzRfTWJZLXBCQUE?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Tech | Valve doesn't plan to make anymore faceplates beyond what's included with the 2 TB Steam Machine | 2026-07-01 13:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNZlVRVm9BWVMyTU10NlhLLWhHYXptT2t1aHB0RTUtTnZzRWR4ejc1YTQ5SXlRZUIwdVFzUnBQT19SYS1EQTBVclNudk52RmJ5TFZNV05PVGh6Vm5JM0FwZGRlOFV0cWU2bmlNZEdEYW12bG1DTlczdDdtZEg5dFZFNHVfaE5aYWdGWmhnMEpkTlhfLVFz?oc=5) |
| Notebookcheck | Valve shares official 3D print files to let users build their own Steam Machine e-ink faceplate | 2026-07-01 13:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxPOER4TVBGQXNXNU5sMHVLZ0Z5TkpHTlRCSFFjNDNqb0pyVl9WcjEwcm1uM2Jpc2dPOUpVOGdYdzZsRTZRek05dkg1MXl0WFBwV054RFJUeFZtRHNMSThiV3VtTEwwakpjcFZvVEhiX2tha3Z4RTB3Yk9hRW84TVJYR0lvMmcyLWtDNjhvY2NrTFVYU0hjbS00OFRta2ZIVEdBUUM1dC1sTTUtNllRZzR5aFpJT2IwYkEwaEZKcEZDaVYybXliNlFPWHhFUkVJWFp4QnJQdUV2bw?oc=5) |
| The Verge | Valve just open-sourced its e-ink screen for the Steam Machine. | 2026-07-01 13:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxNTUEzdzFqeUZFaUc2bWRNeGJwQ1hFeWYyS1c5QXh4ZnNGVVNqWEw5T1BLMlpPQVkzemxRU1NtcE1EZFBzWFd0Qnp4eDF5ODB6TkU2Y21xaEVXd212eDBJTFpiR1BiaDByOHFMSlZmdzZFdGNmcGRUSC1JRlFIVmRQZGxSd3pkNkpITGR3cmhpR0VCRVppT1ZYVS16M2pMN0ZmOEE?oc=5) |
| Rock Paper Shotgun | Behold my range of handmade Steam Machine faceplates: tasteful fan-covering, on the cheap | 2026-07-01 13:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOeU5GY0NZdFJXN21CdnI1LUJhaGRORHJvLXNJSXk0Qi1OZkxoblV5QS0wcjV1M1pidWhzcC1vR3kwUFJlY2U3VjNER0hsZFVXckd2eWJ2a2s5LS1qbDIxWldNaHg0UTE4cF9BSFNkbURVNXl0V18tbkxFN1RYYXpSOUwxWnZpU2xlaExHR0JfdzctenZEbU9tOTkzdmpUVnFBWkk5Zl9TbmZzTk1oVGxKbTJGdDZnbk9NTGU1VA?oc=5) |

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