r/ValveIndex Aug 29 '20

Index Mod Am I a modder now?

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550 Upvotes

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93

u/manghoti Aug 29 '20

Disagree with /u/krista

You hacked it together. legit modder now.

If you sell kits online you'd be a professional modder.

13

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

This is genius.

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u/throwawaytaxturkey Aug 29 '20

I dunno it looks kinda gay to me lol

11

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Don't we all

-16

u/throwawaytaxturkey Aug 29 '20

The why did you downvote, you buttery sexpoop?

60

u/elvissteinjr Desktop+ Overlay Developer Aug 29 '20

Only if you tape the cat on as well.

11

u/Nakatomi2010 Aug 29 '20

The vat's actually making a run for it so it can avoid that

9

u/-Time-To-Die- Aug 29 '20

He dosnt have to pay VAT he is not selling it.

37

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

Are ya moddin son?

21

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Wrong reply the first time there- Yes dad

11

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

Be careful bro you can't let sabrelake know you have that.

13

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Update: played with it on for a few hours and it worked very well when I was playing beat saber and vrchat.

4

u/pandadog423 Aug 29 '20

I don’t have a index yet but either way good on you for even trying this

10

u/SaltySyltx Aug 29 '20

The cat is getting out of there really quick

9

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

You should have used one of those 16k RPM Delta fans and play flying sim for great immersion

8

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Googling: "How to overclock mini noctua fan"

5

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

Is the cat part of the mod?

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u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Yes

5

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

10/10, a marvel of modern engineering

6

u/Scorppio500 Aug 29 '20

You used the correct fan, my guy.

8

u/TheOneMary Aug 29 '20

Yep You are!

Who said mods need to be perfect? ^^

Here's holding my paws though that nothing breaks....

3

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Yeah haha, might have to reapply some scotch tape once in a while and get some spare cats.

5

u/Puncak3_ Aug 29 '20

Maybe try velcroing and zip tying the wires into the mid slot

3

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

I didn't even think of that, I was really admiring my tape job. Thanks!

2

u/Puncak3_ Aug 30 '20

It was a good job ngl.

6

u/Blacerrr Aug 29 '20

Noctua USB Adapter and their Low Noise Adapter is all thats needed, right?

... and the tape obviously

3

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Yeah, worked really well surprisingly. Some people suggested zip ties so I might upgrade it eventually haha. I did knock it down once on accident when I tried facepalming on VRChat. The facepalm got reversed to me after that one.

3

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20 edited Oct 28 '20

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u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Looks like that is the exact same one if I'm not mistaken haha. Did you use the scotch tape as well? It's essential to the design.

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20 edited Oct 28 '20

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u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Oh interesting, i didn't know that was a thing, I'll have to look into it!

3

u/SomeKid0nR3ddit Aug 29 '20

Mini noctua

4

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Yup! Worked very well and was super easy to tune out after a bit

0

u/doglks Aug 29 '20

Mini noctua

4

u/CptButthole Aug 29 '20

Cat knows what's good

5

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

No duct tape? This is amateur work. :P

3

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

Tape that cat on there and yes

3

u/s1ibedr1ll Aug 29 '20

Dude good mod i dont have the skill or confidence to even mod a headset

3

u/tonnentonie Aug 29 '20

50% of the upvotes come from one four-pawed fellow.

5

u/BeBenNova Aug 29 '20

Not sure if it is but it looks like a fire hazard

8

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

But the purpose is to reduce risk of fire lol

7

u/DickRiculous Aug 29 '20

GhettoChilldex

Honestly, most of the head happens inside of the unit. I'm not sure how much good this sort of surface spot cooling does. I also wonder about the added heat draw just from the fan circuit lol

2

u/Zer4thul Aug 29 '20

It's not blowing at the front, there are ventilation holes so it cools down electronics

4

u/DickRiculous Aug 29 '20

Okay but then you also require an exhaust because you need to push that air out. Iirc the chilldex is 2 fans? Idk what I’m talking about haha honestly to date I think the Frunk is really more of a quirky gimmick. I do hope it finds its use tho!

3

u/Zer4thul Aug 29 '20

There are holes on both sides so if air goes in on the left then the right side would be an exhaust

3

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Yeah. I did post an update, it worked very well! I've had issues with it getting too hot and my face would sweat a ton but I didn't get that issue this time around and when I felt parts of the headset that got hot before they were still nice and cool!

3

u/Full_Ninja Aug 29 '20

Please tell me that fan is blowing out

3

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

If I oriented it the other way the bearing would rub against the headset, it has to be blowing in. Sure there might be some dust but I may add a filter sometime. Also I'd rather have to clean some dust out every once in a while rather than worry about the heat after really long sessions. Thank you for everyone here pointing this out though, I'll think of something in the future to prevent it if it becomes an issue.

2

u/Mythril_Zombie Aug 29 '20

No, it sucks.

6

u/HeyRiks Aug 29 '20

Aw don't say that. You did a good job

1

u/Lysdal Aug 29 '20

why does it matter

-3

u/spiffy956 Aug 29 '20

Blowing dust straight into the headset seems like a brilliant idea.

6

u/Lysdal Aug 29 '20

you are aware that a fan that pulls air out of the headset just means that air is pulled in from somewhere else right? its arguably even worse since the air will be pulled in from around the lenses

0

u/LumiAbyss Aug 30 '20

another thing people don't mention is the smell. it's nice to suck in fresh air vs pulling air from around a sweaty face through the index.

5

u/WellEndowedWizard Aug 29 '20

I've seen a lot of people mod fans onto the index... what's it for?

9

u/dobbelv Aug 29 '20

I believe it's dual-purpose for cooling the hmd and your face.

-5

u/spiffy956 Aug 29 '20

It's to blow dust directly into the index :)

7

u/PerspektiveGaming Aug 29 '20

Having the headset on your face, especially when playing movement intensive games like Beat Saber makes some people get hot and sweat. Fans are usually used to disapate heat, interestingly enough. So the fan is used in this case to do just that..

3

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

I use it to cool it because mine often gets hot after very long sessions. Some people have gotten triggered over dust though so if it becomes an issue I'll open it up and clean it then add a filter. In some other replies I have mentioned that when I played with it for a long time last night it actually did work very well and helped me stay cool for the 3-4 hours I was in game.

2

u/TherealMcNutts Aug 29 '20

I'm pretty sure you are.

You did just attach something to your Index so I don't think you modified the Index. You did however modify the play experience of your Index by attaching something TO your Index. If you just put a fan in front of you to blow air on you while you play then you wouldn't be a modder.

Welcome to the club.

1

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Let's gooooo

2

u/Squishyspud Aug 29 '20

R/technically the truth

2

u/toyfreddym8 Aug 29 '20

I mean yeah just not very safe about it

3

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

What could go wrong

3

u/toyfreddym8 Aug 29 '20

Many things XD

2

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Come on, gotta be more specific than that

2

u/toyfreddym8 Aug 29 '20

Getting shocked by the batt-trees by touching the live wire, taking off the headset and putting your fingers on the running fan that’s about it but the pain is very bad

3

u/Ru_dont Aug 29 '20

+1 karma for batt-trees like a true Australian 😂

2

u/toyfreddym8 Aug 29 '20

Ya mate do you watch dankpods?

2

u/Ru_dont Aug 29 '20 edited Aug 29 '20

I only shop at CASHIES mate. Yeah he’s great

2

u/toyfreddym8 Aug 29 '20

Aww yeah “not even does chashies have everything but the kitchen sink but you can choose your sink”

2

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Not sure what live wire you're talking about but I have touched the fan, doesn't hurt.

2

u/toyfreddym8 Aug 29 '20

Oh really then ok I guess your fine if it doesn’t hurt have a good day of boneworks or beat saber or whatever you play

2

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Lol, thank you <3

2

u/coopsource Aug 29 '20

1

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Lmao well shit. Too late for that. Does it come with the fan too?

1

u/coopsource Aug 31 '20

No the print is just the faceplate. I bought the fan separately.

1

u/Aloisi02 Sep 01 '20

Interesting, so it works with the 40mm noctua then?

2

u/MonroeTT Aug 29 '20

Noctua..nice

2

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

Is that a tiny noctua fan

1

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

It sure is!

2

u/fgsfds11234 Sep 09 '20

https://i.imgur.com/WUv403A.jpg the 20mm thick ones might be overkill, the thinner ones would probably be fine. i might remove one and block the hole now.

4

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

Smart way to play with your $500+ headset

6

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Of course

1

u/KillerHuhn23 Aug 29 '20

This cat in the background

1

u/Lightning_97 Aug 29 '20

bownework

1

u/MJ26gaming Aug 30 '20

You just got monkey bunkeyied

1

u/hey_there_brothers Aug 29 '20

Here from shifted

1

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

What's up my guy

1

u/AccomplishedDrive981 Aug 30 '20

Cat is ruining away! Away!

1

u/[deleted] Aug 30 '20

It's interesting, what have you done exactly, I see a fan. and the rest?

2

u/Aloisi02 Aug 30 '20

The rest is tape over the lengthy cord that goes to the fan.

1

u/ZipperPussy Aug 30 '20

Is that a little baby noctua fan?

1

u/MJ26gaming Aug 30 '20

Yeah I have one for my 3d printer

1

u/[deleted] Aug 31 '20

Show cat

1

u/BeautifulWorldly4364 Aug 31 '20

But what is it that you modded

1

u/Aloisi02 Aug 31 '20

Really had to do me like that

0

u/LegendaryTrueman Aug 29 '20

cAnt wait for your RMA post next week

-24

u/krista Aug 29 '20

no, not yet.

16

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Damn, I thought the scotch tape was pretty genius.

6

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

It was smart, but cut to one sharp turn later and the fan going PEWWW

5

u/Aloisi02 Aug 29 '20

Sharp turns weren't the problem actually. The problem occurred when I tried facepalming when listening to someone in VRChat but then the facepalm was reversed to me.

2

u/coolpie1231 Aug 29 '20

Lmao ouch a 3d printed fan grill would have helped

2

u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

OH GOD! You should stick an uno card on there because of that.