# Expansion Bay **URL:** https://community.frame.work/c/developer-program/expansion-bay/134.md [Latest](https://community.frame.work/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.frame.work/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.frame.work/tags.md) --- ## [Feature Request Megathread - Expansion Bay modules](https://community.frame.work/t/feature-request-megathread-expansion-bay-modules/53699)
**Author:** [@Destroya](https://community.frame.work/u/Destroya)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/feature-request-megathread-expansion-bay-modules/53699 "2025-11-19T15:26:39Z")
Feature Request Megathread - Expansion Bay modules --- ## [About the Expansion Bay category](https://community.frame.work/t/about-the-expansion-bay-category/28697)
**Author:** [@nrp](https://community.frame.work/u/nrp)\ **Replies:** 0
Share projects and ideas for Expansion Bay modules. Source available on GitHub. --- ## [OcuLink Expansion Bay Module](https://community.frame.work/t/oculink-expansion-bay-module/31898)
**Author:** [@nrp](https://community.frame.work/u/nrp)\ **Replies:** 1316\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/oculink-expansion-bay-module/31898 "2026-09-18T15:12:51Z")
We’re starting to see OcuLink-based eGPUs come around. The Expansion Bay module is sized in a way that it’s possible to fit an OcuLink receptacle in it, so a mostly passive adapter board is probably possible. This is a… --- ## [5070 boardview and schematics?](https://community.frame.work/t/5070-boardview-and-schematics/84644)
**Author:** [@John14](https://community.frame.work/u/John14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/5070-boardview-and-schematics/84644 "2026-09-07T18:46:48Z")
Any chance of getting a copy of the 5070 boardviews and schematics? I got one in one of my mystery boxes and it’s not detecting, would love to dig into it. --- ## [AirTag Expansion card (looks nice!)](https://community.frame.work/t/airtag-expansion-card-looks-nice/84599)
**Author:** [@dderjoel](https://community.frame.work/u/dderjoel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/airtag-expansion-card-looks-nice/84599 "2026-09-04T08:00:57Z")
Hey there, Just wanted to share yet another version of the ‘lets put an Apple AirTag into the expansion slots’. I’ve seen the I guess first attempts “AirTag Expansion Card”, “Airtag expansion card idea”, and the “Fitti… --- ## [What are some other possible uses for the Expansion Bay on the upcoming 16" laptop?](https://community.frame.work/t/what-are-some-other-possible-uses-for-the-expansion-bay-on-the-upcoming-16-laptop/28378)
**Author:** [@JRLarsen](https://community.frame.work/u/JRLarsen)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/what-are-some-other-possible-uses-for-the-expansion-bay-on-the-upcoming-16-laptop/28378 "2026-09-03T07:53:04Z")
Known features of the expansion bay: -PCIe x8 Lanes -Bidirectional Power Delivery between 7V and 20V and up to 10.5A Possible Use-Cases Provided by Framework -Dedicated GPU -Dual NVMe Storage -Card Readers -Video … --- ## [Fast charging and Power suppy module](https://community.frame.work/t/fast-charging-and-power-suppy-module/63710)
**Author:** [@Franz\_Thiemann1](https://community.frame.work/u/Franz_Thiemann1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/fast-charging-and-power-suppy-module/63710 "2026-09-02T04:16:51Z")
I got a new Idea for a useful (and I believe not overly complicated) expansion module. When traveling I usually carry only one power adapter for all devices and just charge the phone through the laptop. However this is … --- ## [Oscilloscope Expansion Bay](https://community.frame.work/t/oscilloscope-expansion-bay/82496)
**Author:** [@Madhav\_Kapa](https://community.frame.work/u/Madhav_Kapa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/oscilloscope-expansion-bay/82496 "2026-05-11T18:53:09Z")
I’ve been toying with the idea of putting an oscilloscope into the expansion bay, inspired by the Thunderscope project. Right now I have a rough block diagram and some incomplete schematics, but I’m curious what features… --- ## [The 'Graphics Module OCuLink Dock' but I would like to connect to FW13](https://community.frame.work/t/the-graphics-module-oculink-dock-but-i-would-like-to-connect-to-fw13/82448)
**Author:** [@Per\_Magnus\_Tveten](https://community.frame.work/u/Per_Magnus_Tveten)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/the-graphics-module-oculink-dock-but-i-would-like-to-connect-to-fw13/82448 "2026-05-09T06:43:22Z")
This thing: ok I know very little about Oculink but from what I understand that cable would connect to the oculink board… but… I want to use the dock to do eGpu on FW13. what would be needed to get that loose cable ma… --- ## [Curious Question Intel Arc GPU expansion bay for FW16 Interest?](https://community.frame.work/t/curious-question-intel-arc-gpu-expansion-bay-for-fw16-interest/81686)
**Author:** [@Ojiisan](https://community.frame.work/u/Ojiisan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/curious-question-intel-arc-gpu-expansion-bay-for-fw16-interest/81686 "2026-04-06T21:46:42Z")
I am curious if there is any having an Intel Arc expansion bay, and what might be some of the reasons why framework hasn’t produced any. --- ## [8bitdo adapter](https://community.frame.work/t/8bitdo-adapter/80518)
**Author:** [@kiran\_Lambert](https://community.frame.work/u/kiran_Lambert)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/8bitdo-adapter/80518 "2026-02-23T11:41:16Z")
Planning to transplant the adapter into a expansion module so doesnt stick out. not done anything like this before. it would just not fit with some sort of dongle hider style adapter. however if swapped out the USB A fo… --- ## [Issues with getting a PCIe device detected using v4 BIOS on the 7940HS](https://community.frame.work/t/issues-with-getting-a-pcie-device-detected-using-v4-bios-on-the-7940hs/80624)
**Author:** [@Filip](https://community.frame.work/u/Filip)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/issues-with-getting-a-pcie-device-detected-using-v4-bios-on-the-7940hs/80624 "2026-02-21T09:39:45Z")
Ever since trying to upgrade to any v4.XX BIOS on my 7940HS and trying to use the OCuLink 8i board, I keep having my GPU not be detected at all. I decided to open a different post in order to stop filling the threads fro… --- ## [Expansion Bay Module for Extension Cards](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-module-for-extension-cards/48238)
**Author:** [@XPModder](https://community.frame.work/u/XPModder)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-module-for-extension-cards/48238 "2026-01-23T19:10:33Z")
Im in the process of beginning developement on a module for the expansion bay that will have 3 slots for extension cards, to increase IO capabilities. Additionally to these 3 slots some other functionality would be possi… --- ## [3D print mod Expansion Bay Shell Cover](https://community.frame.work/t/3d-print-mod-expansion-bay-shell-cover/79644)
**Author:** [@Carlos\_Perez](https://community.frame.work/u/Carlos_Perez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/3d-print-mod-expansion-bay-shell-cover/79644 "2026-01-12T20:45:38Z")
Hello all, I made this 3D printed mod Expansion Bay Shell Cover for Framework 16 with dGPU only. The modification is I added a riser for air cooling and to avoid the heat on your legs and changed/added the hex and slots… --- ## [Making a custom pcb](https://community.frame.work/t/making-a-custom-pcb/78782)
**Author:** [@Mattia\_D\_Alessio](https://community.frame.work/u/Mattia_D_Alessio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/making-a-custom-pcb/78782 "2025-12-11T16:49:55Z")
not sure if it has been asked before and answered, if so sorry for making a copy of a pre-existing one, but i have a project in mind where it involves making a custom pcb, an adapter for the expansion bay where the inter… --- ## [Expansion Bay Developer Program](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-developer-program/35268)
**Author:** [@nrp](https://community.frame.work/u/nrp)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-developer-program/35268 "2025-11-26T20:17:10Z")
To enable creating new Expansion Bay Modules for Framework Laptop 16, we’ve published documentation and CAD. To screw in the interposer cables we use, currently, a custom SMT Nut is needed. 2x are needed per board. W… --- ## [For the KiCad users here (plugin for gpu accelerated autorouting)](https://community.frame.work/t/for-the-kicad-users-here-plugin-for-gpu-accelerated-autorouting/78057)
**Author:** [@Aurelien\_D](https://community.frame.work/u/Aurelien_D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 2:28am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/for-the-kicad-users-here-plugin-for-gpu-accelerated-autorouting/78057 "2025-11-20T02:28:51Z")
I just discovered this KiCad plugin to make the autorouting faster using GPU. Not ideal, still the autoroute feature needs to be used with caution and double checking but … hey that’s faster now. I’m not the author but… --- ## [Dual M.2 Expansion Bay Module](https://community.frame.work/t/dual-m-2-expansion-bay-module/45850)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Cook](https://community.frame.work/u/Josh_Cook)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/dual-m-2-expansion-bay-module/45850 "2025-10-13T14:33:39Z")
Looks like I’m on a roll with getting Framework Modules made, I’ve just finished off the schematic for a Dual M.2 Expansion Bay module, similar to what can be found in the GitHub. If you are questioning how I can do so … --- ## [PCIe data lines](https://community.frame.work/t/pcie-data-lines/75786)
**Author:** [@Filip](https://community.frame.work/u/Filip)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/pcie-data-lines/75786 "2025-10-03T16:18:57Z")
I have been working on my own Expansion Bay board and was wondering what exactly the TX and RX lines are. I have initially connected the TX lines directly to receive pins and RX directly to transmit pins of my PCIe devic… --- ## [Expansion Bay Module Screw Washer/Standoff](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-module-screw-washer-standoff/72110)
**Author:** [@Popax21](https://community.frame.work/u/Popax21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-module-screw-washer-standoff/72110 "2025-09-09T22:32:08Z")
Hello, I’m currently developing / prototyping a custom third-party expansion bay module (to be announced in a future forum post), and I am currently in the process of finalizing the design for the final prototype produc… --- ## [Dummy Extension Cards](https://community.frame.work/t/dummy-extension-cards/74647)
**Author:** [@Matthias\_Hermsdorf](https://community.frame.work/u/Matthias_Hermsdorf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/dummy-extension-cards/74647 "2025-08-29T14:44:22Z")
The laptops have 4-6 extension card bays. The new 16er laptop with the graphics module have an additional usb port on the back. I could use 7 interfaces. In the last 10 years, I never used more than 1 usb-c for power, 1… --- ## [PCIe to expansion bay adapter](https://community.frame.work/t/pcie-to-expansion-bay-adapter/74600)
**Author:** [@devryd](https://community.frame.work/u/devryd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/pcie-to-expansion-bay-adapter/74600 "2025-08-27T16:42:59Z")
Dont know if this is the correct part of the forum, but I think so. Has anyone tried building a PCIe adapter that connects to the expansion bay GPU? As far as I know, this should be fairly simple, shouldnt it? You need … --- ## [One Cable Solution](https://community.frame.work/t/one-cable-solution/71945)
**Author:** [@eiis1000](https://community.frame.work/u/eiis1000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/one-cable-solution/71945 "2025-08-26T19:29:03Z")
Hi all, I’ve always been drawn to the One Cable Solution, where you take your nice long-battery-life laptop home and plug in one cable that transforms it into a battlestation with all your peripherals, enhanced performa… --- ## [Expansion Bay Carrying Case (Finally Released)](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-carrying-case-finally-released/48614)
**Author:** [@EmilioP](https://community.frame.work/u/EmilioP)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 3:13am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-carrying-case-finally-released/48614 "2025-02-27T03:13:22Z")
I’m working on a 3D-printable Carrying Case for spare Expansion Bays. Are there any features you would like to see? Here are some Features I plan on implementing: 4 Expansion port storage slots (1+ ethernet adapter c… --- ## [FPGA Expansion Bay Module](https://community.frame.work/t/fpga-expansion-bay-module/44264)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Cook](https://community.frame.work/u/Josh_Cook)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/fpga-expansion-bay-module/44264 "2025-01-31T02:51:15Z")
I’m finally getting back into Framework development after taking a break due to burnout, so I decided to start working on an idea I’ve had for a little while, which was an Expansion Bay module with an Artix 7 and some DD… --- ## [New fan type as an alternative?](https://community.frame.work/t/new-fan-type-as-an-alternative/61827)
**Author:** [@alatnet](https://community.frame.work/u/alatnet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 3:07am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/new-fan-type-as-an-alternative/61827 "2024-12-31T03:07:24Z")
This youtube vid popped up in my feed and it looks pretty damn interesting. Might be a good alternative to the existing fans that we have that are a lot quieter. Since the expansion bay is where the fans are, can possi… --- ## [Framework 16 Network Switch Expansion Module](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-network-switch-expansion-module/46649)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Hill](https://community.frame.work/u/Adam_Hill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-network-switch-expansion-module/46649 "2024-11-26T01:23:31Z")
I’ve been working on this idea for a little while now (basically all conceptual at the moment until I have time to properly design the pcb and whatnot) but basically having a network switch built into the back of the lap… --- ## [Dual 2280 SSD reference design -- Manufacturing?](https://community.frame.work/t/dual-2280-ssd-reference-design-manufacturing/59969)
**Author:** [@Xavier\_Jiang](https://community.frame.work/u/Xavier_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/dual-2280-ssd-reference-design-manufacturing/59969 "2024-11-08T23:51:21Z")
I found this But there is no … manufacturing options(files)? This seems like valid (electrically), and the thing should fit. Do we (or rather, can we) have the design file for this? My school had invested in a PCB … --- ## [Battery Expansion Expected Specifications](https://community.frame.work/t/battery-expansion-expected-specifications/39657)
**Author:** [@SteelManning](https://community.frame.work/u/SteelManning)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/battery-expansion-expected-specifications/39657 "2024-03-17T00:44:25Z")
Obviously lots of posts here about additional battery capacity, I got curious just how much battery capacity would be added if the expansion bay housed an additional battery. I’d prefer the battery expansion to not stic… --- ## [Future of GPU expansions?](https://community.frame.work/t/future-of-gpu-expansions/42534)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Kens](https://community.frame.work/u/Dr_Kens)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/future-of-gpu-expansions/42534 "2024-07-15T14:44:16Z")
Hello. I’m excited for the AMD 7700S GPU expansion bay, however, I’m just one push away from ordering it - what is the roadmap for the next years for the GPU expansion bay? In future - could it offer some more powerful… [Next page](https://community.frame.work/c/developer-program/expansion-bay/134.md?page=1)