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Redditor rigs Steam Deck with spiky case, camera and taser to deter family

A Steam Deck owner on Reddit built a DIY security system to stop family members from using their handheld. The setup uses a 3D‑printed spiky side case, a Raspberry Pi with an object‑detection camera and speaker, and a taser mounted above the device that triggers after an audio warning. The builder says it’s meant as a deterrent and an experiment, and notes the solution is cumbersome rather than a practical lock.

• 3D‑printed spiky case to make the Deck hard to hold
• Raspberry Pi with object detection triggers audio then the taser
• Taser is mounted above the Deck and likely intended as a scare tactic
• Posted on the Steam Deck subreddit; motivation was battery drain and recent price increases