We are big fans of it Frame bee Ny Breaking. The company’s modular laptops make it easy to get the computer you want, at a reasonable price, and upgrade the various components as needed. No more space? Just throw in a bigger disk. Battery no longer holds a charge? Replace it.
The company recently unveiled a new version of its Framework Laptop 13 with Intel Core Ultra processors, 9.2-megapixel webcam, and support for 96GB of DDR5 RAM, and will start shipping it in August.
Framework has been experiencing unprecedented demand for its larger Laptop 16 lately, but has announced that the device is back in stock and “shipping from stock.” However, that’s not the only announcement the company had to make. It has released open source 3D CAD files of the laptop so users can start their own community projects and possibly even 3D print an entire laptop.
CAD files now available
“With open source documentation around the module systems in Framework Laptop 16, we are also seeing some incredible community-developed projects in progress,” the company said.
“Joseph Schroedl created an open source RGB LED matrix which can be retrofitted into the normal LED Matrix Input Module housing, and designed by EmilioP a carrying bag for Expansion Bay modules. To enable even more fantastic community projects, today we’re releasing open source 3D CAD of the laptop itself, unlocking the development of cases, skins and other customization parts.”
The system’s external 3D CAD and key modules that enable the development of 3D printed replacement parts, skins, cases and more can be found at GitHub.
Framework hopes that open sourcing and releasing these CAD files will spark a mod community dedicated to 3D printing replacement parts and other accessories, while also sharing ideas. The company states: “We’re curious to see what you do with it!” We also.