OSHE Mouse Dongle Hiding Card
OSHE Mouse Dongle Hiding Card is a community-developed Framework Expansion Card that recesses a USB-A port halfway into the card body, allowing wireless mouse or keyboard dongles to be inserted without protruding from the laptop. Developed by the Open Source Hardware Enterprise (OSHE) team at Michigan Technological University, it provides a no-solder solution for hiding USB dongles that would otherwise stick out of the expansion card slot12.
This project is in active development as of April 2026. The design files are available on GitHub.
Overview
The card addresses a common pain point: wireless input devices require USB dongles that typically protrude from ports, catching on bags and pockets. The OSHE card solves this by recessing the USB-A port into the expansion card body, allowing the dongle to be fully inserted and hidden within the laptop chassis1.
Unlike the DongleHider+ (by LeoDJ), which requires permanent soldering of the dongle's PCB inside the card, the OSHE card uses a standard USB-A port that can accept any dongle without modification. This makes it reversible and compatible with a wider range of devices1.
Design Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| USB Port | Recessed USB-A port (half-inserted into card body) |
| Mounting | Installed upside down due to port orientation |
| Compatibility | Fits Framework Laptop 12, 13, and 16 |
| Spacing | No conflicts with chassis under any model |
The card is based on the first-generation Framework USB-A card's concept of an inset USB-A port. Due to parts availability, the team used a different USB-A port model than Framework's original design, but it achieves the same recessed result without spacing conflicts1.
OSHE Projects
OSHE (Open Source Hardware Enterprise) is a student team at Michigan Technological University that develops open-source hardware projects. Their Framework-related projects include:
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| I2C/UART Card | Expansion card with I2C and UART interfaces |
| Framework Desktop Usage Display | Status display for Framework Desktop |
| Magnetic Charger | Magnetic charging solution for Framework laptops |
| Dongle Hiding Card | Recessed USB-A for wireless dongles |
Framework Computer supported OSHE's development by providing a Framework 13 mainboard and Cooler Master case for physical and electrical testing1.
Technical Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Michigan Technological University — OSHE |
| License | Open source |
| Repository | GitHub (OSHE team) |
| Status | Active development |
Related Projects
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| DongleHider+ | Community card requiring permanent dongle soldering |
| Framework DockFrame | Modular USB-C hub supporting Framework Expansion Cards |