Framework open sources the 3D CAD design files for its modular 16 inch laptop : technology

[-] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 60 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

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

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

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

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

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.

[+] delirious_owl@discuss.online -39 points 5 months ago

What was the licensing before? Kinda sketch that this wasn't always available. What else are they holding back from releasing currently?

[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 44 points 5 months ago

It's their property, they don't owe it to anybody. There's nothing sketchy about this.

It's likely that they always intended to release CAD models, but it took time to clean them all up and get them in order. Usually you don't want to make a public release with your original working files because they're messy and would cause more confusion in your user community than benefits.

[-] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

Yep if I released most of my working files people would be lost. I’m a mess

[-] pH3ra@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 months ago

Am I the only one that calls my CAT layers stuff like "koala buttfucker", knowing pretty well that I'm the only one who sees it?

[-] FireTower@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago

This model just came out recently. I wouldn't pass judgement on them for that.

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