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Steam Deck USB C strain relief

The only (on its own) strain relief strong enough to support the whole weight of your deck!
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updated January 29, 2025

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After testing other strain reliefs I was disappointed as they all pretty much only relied on the USB C plug itself being the actual connection point holding the “strain relief”  which in a way never really takes off the actual strain from the plug or port. Others where to flimsy and bridle and pretty much did nothing the usb c plug was the thing that was holding it in place not the other way around XD   Only one of them would have worked but it was mounted to a third party TPU case which of course does not work without that specific case. 

So I made this and it works for real!  CHECK the video below and let it speak for itself. 

UPDATE 14.01.2023

Reddit user ar99644 sent me a remix as he uses his power supply in combination with the strain relief  to the other side when he plays in bed,  so he mirrored my design  to the other side. Like this the cable should remain tucked under the clamp when you place it under the side your power supply cable is coming from. Thanks for that Buddy ;) 

 

Simple but effective cab le strain relief for your Decks original charger.
Simply clips on and your good to go.
Printed in PLA no problems after several hours of high demanding AAA games.
Print with support everywhere. (one support is already included in the object file I had to add because cura did not feel like adding it automatically)
the support in the middle section of the fan inlet hole comes off easily if you use some pliers and gently wiggle the support our from the back, it comes off clean in one piece. ( see picture)

Pros&Cons: ( by dzikakulka thanks mate ;) ) 

  •  No moving parts
  • Does not sideslip thanks to tiny notches grabbing a vent lip
  • Has a small handle/whatever at the bottom for easy putting on and taking off
  • Fits any plug because there's clearance around port hole
  • Relieves strain through a cable clip on the back so you can adjust the slack yourself
  • Also above conveniently routes cable down the back

print with 1.2 mm outer wall thickness and 15% infill, support material everywhere! for best results!

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