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1y ago

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

Framework open sources the 3D CAD design files for its modular 16 inch laptop - Liliputing

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1y ago

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

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schizoidman @lemmy.ml

1y ago

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

liliputing.com /framework-open-sources-the-3d-cad-design-files-for-its-modular-16-inch-laptop/

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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.
- Also the difficulty is in the production line and custom swappable components, not the case design.
  
  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.
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.
- this alone would really make me want to buy one even though I really really shouldn't.
  
  I don't need a new laptop but when I do need one, I'm definitely going with Framework.
- @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.
What was the licensing before? Kinda sketch that this wasn't always available. What else are they holding back from releasing currently?
- 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.
  
  Yep if I released most of my working files people would be lost. I’m a mess
  
  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?
  
  Anyone who thinks they own knowledge is sketch
- This model just came out recently. I wouldn't pass judgement on them for that.

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