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Re: FrameBook

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very cool project. id like to do something similar with my favorite thinkpad models. that said, practice soldering, the insulation on those wires[0] and the sheer distance that they wicked solder upwards makes me really wonder how much heat got dumped into those tiny pads! [0]: https://fb.edoo.gg/assets/images/image06.jpg?v=86ae0ddf

Agreed, this got me thinking maybe I should try something similar with my own old macbook pro. They did mention that this was the first time they had soldered anything, so it's great that they went for it and it worked! So now it's just a matter of improving technique.

Long term, that may need to be redone. Really want less exposed wire in the final product, tin the tips of the wire first so they don't suck up the solder and trim to the appropriate length(only a bit bigger than the size of the pads at most). This is a good example on tinning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPF4wpXX9Q And if you need to expose a lot of wire then just use some heatshrink so it's not exposed once you're done.

In a perfect world, you'd want to remove all the existing solder and then re-solder everything. But de-soldering can be its own skill and isn't always strictly necessary. Just something more to work toward.

Re: FrameBook

#42

They never actually say what the project is, LOL. I figured out that it’s to put the guts of a framework laptop into an old MacBook case.

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Re: FrameBook

#43

Wow, 64 GB of RAM. I'm really tempted to build a modern computer into an HP Jornada case. I really miss that form factor. It's pocketable yet has a usable keyboard.

I can only imagine a giant using the domestically-produced hardware of Lilliput.

Re: FrameBook

#44
I want a laptop form factor that is basically a briefcase with the display, computer and battery with space for a keyboard and mouse of some kind. I basically hate laptop keyboards/trackpads but want a portable computer. Plan on building my own at some point using frame.work components as the base but I haven't started on it yet. One day.

Re: FrameBook

#45
Ugh, those bezels are so 2000. Maybe a good laptop if you don't wanna look at it all the time (e.g., as a home server).

Re: FrameBook

#46

I want a laptop form factor that is basically a briefcase with the display, computer and battery with space for a keyboard and mouse of some kind. I basically hate laptop keyboards/trackpads but want a portable computer. Plan on building my own at some point using frame.work components as the base but I haven't started on it yet. One day.

could this not be solved by just getting a laptop and also carrying external kb and mouse?

Re: FrameBook

#47
I have an old aluminium 17" MacBook. It got retired fairly early because it suffered from a design flaw but was outside the free replacement window.

Its screen is nice, and there looks to be plenty of room inside. I have been keeping an eye on options for putting something else inside. Its mostly the power delivery for the display that I think is beyond my skill that's holding me back.

Re: FrameBook

#48

I want a laptop form factor that is basically a briefcase with the display, computer and battery with space for a keyboard and mouse of some kind. I basically hate laptop keyboards/trackpads but want a portable computer. Plan on building my own at some point using frame.work components as the base but I haven't started on it yet. One day.

I want something like the huawei matebook fold but with a stand to raise the screen to an ergonomic height.

Re: FrameBook

#50
post #47

I have an old aluminium 17" MacBook. It got retired fairly early because it suffered from a design flaw but was outside the free replacement window. Its screen is nice, and there looks to be plenty of room inside. I have been keeping an eye on options for putting something else inside. Its mostly the power delivery for the display that I think is beyond my skill that's holding me back.

You may be interested in this Framework build that converted a 17" MBP.

https://community.frame.work/t/i-converted-a-macbook-into-a-...

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