Table of Contents
Popular handheld (and now Steam Machine) accessory brand JSAUX has made both of its Steam Machine faceplate apps available as open-source projects on GitHub, allowing users to freely access and modify the software. Both faceplates feature a display, available in Pixel Matrix and E-Ink variants, and there’s an app for each, with both repositories now open for developers and enthusiasts to tinker with. At the time of writing, both variants of the software are the official 1.2 version.
Based on a recent post on its Discord server, JSAUX is openly encouraging developers to fork the projects and create their own custom themes, widgets, layouts, and other features. Community contributions are more than welcome, as fan-made mods will help shape the two apps’ future development. Modders have access to rendering, UI, and more to play around with.
Open-source software for Pixel Matrix and E-Ink faceplates
- Pixel: https://github.com/JSAUX-Open-Source/JSAUX-PIXEL
- E-Ink: https://github.com/JSAUX-Open-Source/JSAUX-E-INK
Want a wild theme, a new widget, a layout that only makes sense to you? Build it. Drop Issues / PRs if you want us in the loop. Show what you cook 👀
Despite the public release, you can also still download a stable version of the software via JSAUX’s website, where you can check out an installation guide. Installing the software actually requires Deck Loader (a popular piece of SteamOS software originating from the Steam Deck) in Desktop Mode.
Latest tech deals.
- AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X 12-Core - was $499 now $328
- CORSAIR 4000D PC Case - was $124.99 now $75.99
- Hisense 65" Class E6SR - was $549 now $377.99
- Apple 2026 MacBook Air - was $1,999 now $1,799
- Skytech Gaming PC Desktop (9850X3d) - was $4,299 now $3,799
- Apple Magic Mouse - was $79 now $59
- MSI Prestige 16 Flip - was $2,149 now $1,899
- Kotin 9700X Gaming PC - was $2,399 now $2,199
Prices correct as of October 9th, 2026.
Just last week, JSAUX was forced to apologize to its customers after a design flaw was discovered in the Pixel Matrix model. The company went on to update its official software and offer free replacements to those affected. Simply put, there was an issue with excessive wear on the faceplate’s built-in storage due to constant screen redraw updates. With the official fixes, along with the open-source release, we can only expect the Pixel and E-Ink apps to improve in the coming weeks and months.
Written by
