Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. As a reminder, if you’re printing with PLA, you may experience warping in high heat which would reduce the strength of the clamp, so ABS is recommended. LWC also recommends adding some sort of fabric tape to the clamps to secure the Steam Deck even more while reducing the possibility of scratching the Deck’s plastic shell. LWC recommends printing the file at 25%-35% infill with 1.2mm walls for stability. The print itself is quite thin, but once installed in the case, it feels solid. I printed my own the day after seeing LWC’s original announcement on Reddit, and can confirm it works as expected.
If you have a 3D printer, or access to one through a university or public library, feel free to print your own by downloading the. When asked why, LWC responded, “my ideas and solutions are mine to share.” It’s worth noting, this Creative Commons license restricts the resale of any Lifesavers you print, and LWC also opted to include a “derivatives clause,” which prevents others from publishing work for profit that uses his design as the starting point. I do this out of passion, and hope other creators find fulfillment in solving problems and sharing their solutions with others.” LWC expressed his solutions are always published for free under Creative Commons licensing because “when big manufacturers solve these problems, they just shove products in your face. Thankfully, you can print the Lifesaver for yourself free of charge if you have access to a 3D printer. While this has thankfully never happened to me, hopefully it can save others from owning a $400+ paper weight. While you can forcefully shake the Deck loose (and I mean forcefully), this system works incredibly well for the moments after you pick up your case and realize you’ve forgotten to zip it shut. The Lifesaver is a 3D printed accessory for the Steam Deck case, which slots into the inner seam, attaches to the strap, and acts as a gentle clamping system. Inventor, LWC, looked for a different solution a solution that almost eliminates the possibility of human error when using the Steam Deck case, which was dubbed, the “Lifesaver.” A variety of solutions have been shared online, from using colored tape to make the zippers more noticeable, to just “pressing F to pay respects.”
Picking it up when unzipped can easily cause the Deck to fall to its doom. The case works quite well overall, but the internet has broadcast some unfortunate Deck destructions from users who forget to zip their cases. Unlike many other manufacturers, Valve catered to its users by including a free carrying case with all Steam Deck orders.
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