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Framework open sources the 3D CAD design files for its modular 16 inch laptop (liliputing.com)
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[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Does that mean that another firm could create an alternative chassis that takes Framework parts?

[–] HootinNHollerin@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

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:

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.