34 docs tagged with "3d-printing"

3D-printable keycap covers by Nexusnui to repair Framework keys where the paint has peeled off.

The Adjustable Framework Laptop Stand is a 3D-printable laptop stand designed by RootInit. It features adjustable height, folds flat for backpack storage, and has notches that align with the Framework laptop's feet for extra retention with a cut-out that leaves fan vents unobstructed.

The Brick System Expansion Card is a 3D-printed expansion card that adds Lego-compatible brick studs and tubes to any Framework laptop. Designed by bonkrat and published in October 2024, it lets you attach Lego bricks to the side or bottom of the laptop.

Campus is a custom laptop built by community member Flurples (Reddit: flurpyflurples) that completely redesigns the Framework Laptop 13 chassis to house a gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard. Starting from a stock Framework 13, Flurples reverse-engineered the entire chassis, designed custom CNC-milled aluminium housing, and built a fully custom mechanical keyboard PCB from scratch — resulting in a machine that resembles a 1990s-era laptop with modern internals.

A custom columnar-staggered (semi-ortholinear) keyboard replacement for the Framework Laptop, created by community member dosssman.

The Easy Assemble Modular Framework 13 Bezel is a 3D-printable replacement bezel for the Framework 13, designed by Edna Ordinary. It uses nickel plates and small snap-in pieces held by magnets, allowing for easy customization and tool-free assembly.

The Expansion Card Carrying Case is a 3D-printable case for Framework expansion cards, designed by community member replicationer using PLA, TPU, and magnets.

The FrameDeck is an open-source handheld gaming PC powered by the Framework Laptop 13 mainboard, created by Steven Bergeron Meza (redglitch2) and announced in January 2024. Inspired by the Valve Steam Deck, it repurposes a Framework 13 mainboard, battery, and other components into a 3D-printed portable gaming form factor with hot-swappable mechanical face buttons, analog joysticks and triggers, and a 7-inch 1200p touchscreen.

The Framework 12 Joycon Rail Expansion Card is a 3D-printed proof-of-concept expansion card that lets you attach Nintendo Switch Joycons to the sides of a Framework Laptop 12. Designed by Sskki, it leverages the Framework 12's tablet mode to create a handheld gaming setup.

Framework 13 Vanilla Reconstruction is an open-source project to reconstruct every physical part of the Framework Laptop 13 as editable parametric CAD models, enabling community members to design custom chassis modifications, replacement parts, and novel form factors. Created by community member Captain-Pumpkinhead and hosted on GitHub, it is one of the most starred Framework community hardware projects with 57 stars.

The Framework 16 Keyboard v1 (subtitled "Poor Man's Ortho") is an ortholinear split keyboard designed to fit inside the Framework Laptop 16 in place of the stock keyboard module. Created by Per Sommer (GitHub: sommerper), it uses 40 Kailh Choc low-profile switches in a column-staggered layout and connects via USB or Bluetooth using an nRF52840 microcontroller — rather than interfacing with the Framework 16's Input Module connector.

The Framework AIO is a 3D-printed all-in-one desktop computer built from Framework Laptop 13 parts, created by Michael Armstrong (whatthefilament) in January 2023. The project converts a Framework Laptop into an iMac-style desktop by housing the mainboard, display, speakers, webcam, and expansion cards in a custom 3D-printed enclosure. Design files, STLs, and assembly instructions are available on GitHub under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license.

The Framework Cyberdeck is a custom slab-style portable PC built from Framework Laptop 13 parts, created by Ben (Ben Makes Everything) and published in October 2023. Inspired by the Tandy TRS-80 Model 100 and cyberpunk aesthetics, it houses a Framework 11th Gen mainboard, battery, speakers, and expansion cards in a 3D-printed and CNC-milled aluminum chassis with a flip-up 8:3 widescreen display.

The Framework Parts Tray is a 3D-printable organizer tray tailored for use during Framework laptop repairs and upgrades, designed by community member whatthefilament.

The Framework Tablet is a 3D-printable tablet case that converts a Framework Laptop 13 into a tablet form factor. Created by Michael Armstrong (whatthefilament) in April 2022, it reuses as many OEM Framework parts as possible — mainboard, battery, speakers, Wi-Fi antenna, and expansion cards — paired with a 12.3-inch portable USB-C touchscreen display. The project was featured by Framework on Twitter, covered by Hackaday, PC Gamer, Liliputing, PCWorld, and others.

The Full Power Magnetic Charging Card is a community-designed DIY expansion card that brings Apple MagSafe-style magnetic charging to Framework laptops. Created by Sean Nagle (Sean_N) in October 2021, it was one of the earliest and most popular community expansion card projects, using a 3D-printed enclosure and off-the-shelf parts to enable breakaway magnetic charging at full USB-C power delivery wattage.

A modification by Martin Roth (MartinLRoth) to install a ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint into the Framework Laptop 16.

The Low-Profile Ethernet Expansion Card is an ongoing community effort to design a gigabit Ethernet expansion card that fits within the standard Framework expansion card height — roughly 6.8 mm — without protruding below the laptop. Started by ExplodingWaffle in November 2021, the project has had contributions from multiple community members across 87 posts spanning over four years, and remains an active area of development as of early 2026.

Mainboard Terminal is a retro-futuristic all-in-one computer built around a Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard, featuring a distinctive 5-inch round LCD display. Created by hardware designer Penk Chen — a self-described digital nomad from Taiwan based in Tokyo, known for the CutiePi tablet, Penkesu Computer, and Rasti Computer — the project was inspired by early computer terminals that used circular cathode-ray tube oscilloscope displays.

The Module Frame is a 3D-printable holder for Framework expansion cards, designed by community member egeltje. It keeps four spare modules tidy in a bag without taking up much space.

The Module Storage Box is a 3D-printable carrying case for Framework expansion cards and the included screwdriver, designed by community member AW139_driver.

The OcuLink eGPU Expansion Bay Module is a community-developed hardware project that adds OCuLink (Optical-Copper Link) external GPU connectivity to the Framework Laptop 16 via its Expansion Bay. OCuLink provides a direct PCIe connection to the laptop's GPU slot, offering significantly higher bandwidth than USB4/Thunderbolt — up to ~63 Gbps for 4i (x4 PCIe 4.0) and ~126 Gbps for 8i (x8 PCIe 4.0), compared to ~32 Gbps for USB4. The project was initiated in June 2023 after Framework CEO Nrp greenlit community exploration of OCuLink for the Expansion Bay, and has since evolved through multiple design approaches, commercial preorders, and open-source hardware iterations.

Forge Works (forgework.shop) offers precision-engineered replacement tiles for the Framework Desktop front panel. Each tile is manufactured from high-grade PETG (or other premium materials) with tight tolerances matching Framework's open-source tile specifications.

The Rackmount Modular Framework Server is a community project to design 3D-printable rack-mount enclosures for Framework Laptop mainboards, enabling their reuse as homelab servers, Kubernetes clusters, and NAS devices. Started by n3rding in May 2022, the project has inspired multiple community builds including Andy Clemenko's 6-node "BladeRunner" cluster and Fady's "FrameCluster" 10-node design.

Rasti Computer is a retro-futuristic clamshell laptop inspired by the iconic 1982 GRiD Compass — widely considered the first clamshell-style laptop, famously used by NASA's Space Shuttle program. Created by hardware designer Penk Chen (penk), it repurposes a Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard, battery, WiFi module, and antenna inside a fully 3D-printed enclosure with a custom mechanical keyboard.

The RP2350 20-pin GPIO Expansion Card is an open-source expansion card integrating a Raspberry Pi RP2350A microcontroller into a Framework expansion card, exposing 20 GPIO pins accessible from the laptop. Designed by Tan Siret Akıncı (tansiret) and jerrymk, it was presented at Maker Faire Rome 2025 and certified by OSHWA (UID IT000024).

The RS-232 Expansion Card is a community-designed expansion card that adds a serial RS-232 port to any Framework laptop. Created by Josip Medved (medo64) and first published in May 2022, the card is based on a Microchip MCP2221 USB-to-UART bridge and a Texas Instruments MAX232 RS-232 transceiver, supporting communication up to 115,200 baud.

The Single Piece Touchpad Module is a 3D-printed replacement for the Framework Laptop 16's multi-piece touchpad row, eliminating the visible seams and gaps between the touchpad module and its surrounding spacers. Created by community member Joseph_Schroedl (RosePeach on Printables) in July 2024, it was the first community solution to address the widely discussed touchpad spacer gap problem.

The Six Screen Semi-Portable Laptop Display System is a 3D-printed multi-monitor rig for the Framework 13, designed by CubicleNate. It mounts up to six screens using portable USB-C monitors and custom-printed brackets, creating a semi-portable workstation.

The SNACK Drawer (Sd cards, Notes, Appitizers, Cash, and Keepsakes) is a 3D-printable drawer expansion card for Framework laptops, created by community member XenoCow in August 2021. It occupies a standard expansion card slot and provides a small sliding compartment for storing small items — SD cards, paper notes, cash, mints, bandages, and other keepsakes. The project became one of the earliest and most popular community expansion card designs, spawning multiple variants and reaching over 100 printed drawers sold by June 2024.

The Solokeys Solo2 Expansion Card is a community-designed 3D-printed expansion card that houses a Solokeys Solo 2 FIDO2 security key inside a Framework expansion card slot. Designed by foosinn and published in October 2022, it allows the security key to be stored flush with the laptop chassis while remaining removable for use with other devices.

The ThinkPad 701C Framework Transplant is a project by Karl Buchka (Karl_Buchka) that installs a Framework Laptop 13 mainboard into the chassis of an IBM ThinkPad 701C "Butterfly" — a compact subnotebook from 1995 famous for its expanding butterfly keyboard. First posted in February 2023, the project features a fully functional original keyboard and TrackPoint, an iPad 7 display panel, and a custom integration board — all fitting within the original 701C's 10-inch footprint. Framework CEO Nirav Patel gave the project a shoutout during a live Q&A in June 2023.

The UART Expansion Card is a community-designed expansion card providing a USB-to-UART serial interface for any Framework laptop. Designed by Josh Cook (jyancat) of i2cLabs, it uses a CH340C bridge IC with switchable voltage and logic levels between 3.3 V and 5 V.

Several community members have created 3D-printed expansion card adapters that house a YubiKey security key inside a Framework laptop's expansion card slot. The YubiKey connects to the internal USB-C port exposed when an expansion module is removed, keeping the key flush with the laptop chassis and protected from snagging or damage.