[Frame][Discussion] Accessories

Submitted ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨Cricket@lemmy.zip⁩ to ⁨steamdeck@sopuli.xyz⁩

Which accessories are you all getting for your frame? It would be nice to compile a list of suggestions here. All the official accessories were sold out when I ordered my Frame, but I was OK with that. I have a laptop charger that I’m using to charge it, and the ergonomic kit doesn’t seem really essential.

This is what I’m considering getting or already ordered:

Case I looked at a bunch of options but they seem either too expensive, too ugly, or have disappointing functional design. I think I’m going to go with a DSLR camera case instead because I think it would work just as well but look better and be more versatile. I’m looking at this one in particular, which seems to be the a good size, price, and look for me, and is available from a nearby camera shop for the suggested price: kfconcept.com/KF13.179_5l-camera-sling-bag-urban-…

Power Bank I’m looking at this one (INIU 10,000mah PD 45W), which is available from the local Best Buy: www.bestbuy.com/product/…/6670987

Cable: to connect a battery in my back pocket with the Frame while I use it. Someone suggested a coiled cable, which I thought was a good idea. I found this one (Smallrig 5730) which is not only coiled but has one angled connector, on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/127902849864

Lens Protector to protect the lens and screens from damage, not only from sunlight, but also from scratches, impact, etc. Found this one on eBay too (unfortunately shows out of stock right now, but you may find it or something similar elsewhere): www.ebay.com/itm/366526245964?var=636238931153

Can anyone think of anything else or have better suggestions in place of the items above?

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Bongles@lemmy.zip ⁨30⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago
I started with the charger and ergonomic kit. I had I feeling I’d want that top band and I was correct. I also wanted the straps for the hands so I don’t have to worry about dropping them if I want to do things like, an open hand or whatever. The little extended nose rubber ended being a bonus for me and my shnoz.

Eventually I’m thinking a power bank. I do already have one I can probably get by with and I did know about the battery life ahead of time but as my first wireless headset, oof. It’s quick. And I’m on bazzite so I’m spending half the battery life troubleshooting it feels like.

I didn’t think about a case but that could be on the list now.

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phonics@lemmy.world ⁨49⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago
I wouldnt go coiled cable. Unnessesary extra weight and tension. Just aim for thin and 15 cm longer than your pocket.

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- Cricket@lemmy.zip ⁨46⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago
  Thanks. I had already ordered when I posted, but I’ll see if I can compare coiled vs. straight to see which works better. I hadn’t thought about extra weight or tension. Hopefully it won’t be bad. That model extends to almost 5 feet, so hopefully the tension itself won’t be noticeable.
  
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poVoq@slrpnk.net ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
It would be great if there was a dock to use it as a desktop PC as well. Sadly the USB port is only 2.0 without display out, but the extension port at the nose might be able to drive a dock via PCIe.

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- bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
  I’m really curious what people are going to do with that port.
  
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  - poVoq@slrpnk.net ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
    Well, the Index also had a kind of similar port in the front and no one really made anything with it.
    
    I guess the Frame being stand-alone makes it slightly more likely we will see some prototypes of interesting stuff.
    
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- Cricket@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
  Oh, yeah, that would be cool. My current keyboard and mouse are wired anyway.
  
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bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
My wife got trigger happy and just bought all the official accessories. We’re probably going to return the replacement kit. Can’t think of a reason to keep it.

I’m probably going to get a power bank. Personally I am always near a power outlet. But maybe the kids could use it. Then again the limited battery life is a good way to limit their playtime. Although at the moment they always bring it back with some power left.

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- Cricket@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
  The replacement kit may come in handy in a year or two, if the included foam pads get damaged, etc. Although I’ve also thought about wearing something similar to a Zorro mask to keep my face sweat and oils away from it. I read somewhere that someone had successfully washed their pads with their laundry, so maybe they’re more durable than I think.
  
  As far as a power bank, I’m just thinking that I will want to play standing up quite a bit (exercise being one of my main justifications for getting this - hence the sweat I mentioned) and the battery seems to go down remarkably fast, so the PB should help until Valve releases the replaceable battery setup they’ve mentioned in the future.
  
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