- Valve has made the e-ink display design open-source under the MIT license on GitLab, allowing third parties to create it for Steam Machines.
- The "Inkterface" requires specific components like an Adafruit ESP32 Feather, e-ink panel, screws, and magnets, with Valve providing a video guide for assembly.
- JSAUX has teased plans for pre-built "Ink & Pixel versions" if the Steam Machine gains popularity, indicating potential vendor support.
- The e-ink display is not a standard feature but a mod example using published STL files, enabling users to customize their Steam Machine front plates.