Magnor@lemmy.magnor.ovh to Framework Laptop Community · 5 months agoFramework open sources the 3D CAD design files for its modular 16 inch laptopliliputing.comexternal-linkmessage-square9fedilinkarrow-up1168arrow-down11cross-posted to: technology@lemmy.worldtechnology
arrow-up1167arrow-down1external-linkFramework open sources the 3D CAD design files for its modular 16 inch laptopliliputing.comMagnor@lemmy.magnor.ovh to Framework Laptop Community · 5 months agomessage-square9fedilinkcross-posted to: technology@lemmy.worldtechnology
minus-squareAvid Amoeba@lemmy.calinkfedilinkarrow-up12·5 months agoDoes that mean that another firm could create an alternative chassis that takes Framework parts?
minus-squareHootinNHollerin@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up1·edit-25 months agoI don’t read it as that. They say it’s to enable accessories etc. I think the cad is of the external shell only: Framework Laptop 16 © 2024 by Framework Computer Inc is licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ External 3D CAD of the system and main modules to enable development of 3D-printed replacement parts, skins, cases, and other accessories.
Does that mean that another firm could create an alternative chassis that takes Framework parts?
Yes.
I don’t read it as that. They say it’s to enable accessories etc. I think the cad is of the external shell only: