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Framework open sources the 3D CAD design files for its modular 16 inch laptop (liliputing.com)
submitted 5 months ago by schizoidman@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.ml
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[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 58 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Open sourcing this means manufacturers have easy access to the device’s form factor to create an ecosystem of accessories. People still need to buy the laptop. It makes perfect sense.

[–] tyler@programming.dev 17 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Also the difficulty is in the production line and custom swappable components, not the case design.

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 5 months ago

this is effectively the hardware equivalent of having a public API, sure you could technically reverse engineer your own server implementation, but really you're going to use it to make stuff that interacts with the existing server.

[–] IllNess@infosec.pub 35 points 5 months ago (2 children)

The mechanical keyboard community was working on an ortholinear keyboard module. Having every dimension in digital form would make fitting the keyboard a lot easier with less wasted materials for prototyping.

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

this alone would really make me want to buy one even though I really really shouldn't.

[–] IllNess@infosec.pub 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I don't need a new laptop but when I do need one, I'm definitely going with Framework.

[–] heluecht@pirati.ca 2 points 5 months ago

@IllNess @Grass My X230 is now more than 10 years old. At some point in time I will need to replace it. Then a Framework device would be the best choice - but only when they improve the keyboard or there are third party keyboards that better match my needs.

[–] heluecht@pirati.ca 2 points 5 months ago

@IllNess @schizoidman I'm looking forward to alternate keyboards. When I tested a Framework device, I had the impression that the keyboard had been a linear one. I made the experience, that I need a tactile keyboard.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

YES! one step closer to more adoption, which is what we need from it now. not only from consumers but from creators and manufacturers. open sourcing its pieces will essentially make it into an open standard.

i really want to ditch my desktop for a cheap, modular, upgradable and repairable laptop and we are one step closer to that reality. framework is my hope that it will happen and i'm rooting for it to succeed.