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3D printing enthusiast recreates dbrand's Valve-copyrighted Companion Cube

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A 3D printing enthusiast has created a DIY version of dbrand's canceled Steam Machine Companion Cube, a project shelved due to copyright issues with Valve Corporation. The enthusiast, known as Jaron on Printables.com, designed the case from scratch using only images of dbrand's original design. This unofficial tribute allows users to assemble their own Companion Cube at home using a single-extruder 3D printer and readily available components. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; demonstrates creative use of 3D printing and reverse engineering.

RANK_REASON Third-party recreation of a product that was canceled due to IP issues.

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3D printing enthusiast recreates dbrand's Valve-copyrighted Companion Cube

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Stephen Warwick ·

    3D printing enthusiast resurrects cancelled dbrand Steam Machine Companion Cube as DIY project — project shelved due to copyright can now be made and assembled at home

    A 3D printing enthusiast has resurrected dbrand's cancelled Steam Machine Companion Cube as a DIY project.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    3D printing enthusiast resurrects cancelled dbrand Steam Machine Companion Cube as DIY project — project shelved due to copyright can now be made and assembled

    3D printing enthusiast resurrects cancelled dbrand Steam Machine Companion Cube as DIY project — project shelved due to copyright can now be made and assembled at home A 3D printing enthusiast has resurrected dbrand's cancelled Steam Machine Companion Cube as a DIY project. https…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/3d-printing-enthusiast… tomshardware.com/…/3

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