Steam Deck: KontrolFreeks with Capacitive Touch (Superior Thumbstick + Conductive Tape)
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Steam Deckers!Want the benefits of KontrolFreeks while still keeping capacitive touch functionality from the Steam Deck? Head on over to GregCraftShop on Ets...

Hey Steam Deckers,

Want to gain more control using an extension riser such as KontrolFreeks and still keep capaictive touch for gyro aiming and more?

I got a solution for you! I bought this 3d printed clip-on meant for XBOX Series/One. It’s a little loose on the Steam Deck’s joystick; however, that leaves room to put into conductive material to activate the capacitive touch.

I used Greg’s LiveZone | Superior Thumbstick Upgrade - Clips on from his Etsy store. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1362835549/livezone-superior-thumbstick-upgrade

At first, I tried it out with aluminum foil and that works. But, it tears easy and is quite slippery.

I bought and used a conductive fabric tape from US Amazon: GENNEL 5mm x 20M (0.2in x 65ft) Conductive Cloth Fabric Adhesive Tape, Faraday Tape for EMI Shielding, Interference Signal Blocking, Laptop Mobilephone LCD Repair, Cable Wire Harness Wrapping

https://www.amazon.com/Conductive-Fabric-Adhesive-Laptop-Shielding/dp/B01ALDR0D0

And there you go! More control during aiming and you can still activate gyro.

I hope this helps people!

  • FartsWithAnAccentEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    I was wondering why they were connected with a wire lol

    • Klawn
      6•1 year ago

      If you have a Steamdeck, you should try Aperture Desk Job, it’s a free game provided by valve to explore all the capabilities of the Steamdeck. And it’s fun.

      • FartsWithAnAccentEnglish
        1•1 year ago

        I played it and enjoyed it, guess I missed the capacitive joystick though

    • @TITLEplayerOPEnglish
      3•1 year ago

      So here’s what it looks like. I forgot to show the back to prove I wasn’t clicking any back buttons. Kinda difficult filming with one hand and a heavy device.

      https://youtu.be/0vzsUnbOR9c