# Mainboard **URL:** https://community.frame.work/c/developer-program/mainboard/133.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.frame.work/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.frame.work/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.frame.work/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Official framework tablet](https://community.frame.work/t/official-framework-tablet/79590)
**Author:** [@Donnie\_Murdock](https://community.frame.work/u/Donnie_Murdock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/official-framework-tablet/79590 "2026-01-09T16:28:00Z")
I would love to see a framework tablet that is based off this project Project Patchouli Documentation --- ## [What PD Controllers are being used in Framework hardware and can Discover Identity USB power delivery commands be used?](https://community.frame.work/t/what-pd-controllers-are-being-used-in-framework-hardware-and-can-discover-identity-usb-power-delivery-commands-be-used/79483)
**Author:** [@HuggeK](https://community.frame.work/u/HuggeK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/what-pd-controllers-are-being-used-in-framework-hardware-and-can-discover-identity-usb-power-delivery-commands-be-used/79483 "2026-01-07T08:42:05Z")
See kernel.org/doc/Documentation/ABI/testing/sysfs-class-typec In January 31, 2024, Nirav made a statement that the The Framework 16 laptop was using the pd Controller EZ-PD CCG8: “The EZ-PD CCG8 has enabled immense fle… --- ## [(Relatively) Simple Concept for Framework 13 Custom Input Options (e.g. 7-row Keyboard)](https://community.frame.work/t/relatively-simple-concept-for-framework-13-custom-input-options-e-g-7-row-keyboard/79283)
**Author:** [@Zdenek\_Anoubis](https://community.frame.work/u/Zdenek_Anoubis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/relatively-simple-concept-for-framework-13-custom-input-options-e-g-7-row-keyboard/79283 "2026-01-06T03:35:25Z")
Hello everyone! I’ve been exploring the possibility of a more simple way to design custom input options for the Framework 13 using mainly off-the-shelf components. For example, something like a Thinkpad keyboard mod no… --- ## [FW12 as PC](https://community.frame.work/t/fw12-as-pc/79361)
**Author:** [@Valentin\_moser](https://community.frame.work/u/Valentin_moser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/fw12-as-pc/79361 "2026-01-01T21:56:08Z")
Can you also use the motherboard of the FW12 as a pc out of the device --- ## [I want to build a custom PC](https://community.frame.work/t/i-want-to-build-a-custom-pc/79010)
**Author:** [@Tudor\_G](https://community.frame.work/u/Tudor_G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/i-want-to-build-a-custom-pc/79010 "2025-12-19T11:50:51Z")
So I designed my own case. For now it has a Raspberry pi 5. Pproblem is the space inside. I have a maximum width of 17cm thus I need a small motherboard. I want to build a really good gaming PC and I kindly ask for … --- ## [Framework internal display connector to DP port?](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-internal-display-connector-to-dp-port/24034)
**Author:** [@SteveHeist](https://community.frame.work/u/SteveHeist)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 8:23am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-internal-display-connector-to-dp-port/24034 "2025-12-11T08:23:05Z")
Is it possible to adapt the Framework’s internal eDP 40-pin port to just a regular display out, like a DisplayPort? I’d imagine it’d be difficult to do and I don’t have the expertise as an electronics guru to accomplish … --- ## [Mainboard eDP -\> 7" Display](https://community.frame.work/t/mainboard-edp-7-display/44036)
**Author:** [@Keegan\_McNamara](https://community.frame.work/u/Keegan_McNamara)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/mainboard-edp-7-display/44036 "2025-11-30T22:17:20Z")
I’m working on a Mainboard project which involves using a smaller screen than the stock BOE display. I wanted to see if I could use the Mainboard’s eDP connector, so ended up choosing this 7 inch display for the LattePan… --- ## [PCIe expansion via usb-c ports possible?](https://community.frame.work/t/pcie-expansion-via-usb-c-ports-possible/78179)
**Author:** [@Dmytro](https://community.frame.work/u/Dmytro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 7:08am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/pcie-expansion-via-usb-c-ports-possible/78179 "2025-11-25T07:08:02Z")
Hi. I’m looking at the framework boards for the mini pc/home server scenario, like a bare-bones platform. Given that Intel SoC from the 11th Gen include a couple Thunderbolt lanes - could those, in theory, be used to con… --- ## [DIY super cold weather laptop case](https://community.frame.work/t/diy-super-cold-weather-laptop-case/72045)
**Author:** [@kevin\_goodenough](https://community.frame.work/u/kevin_goodenough)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/diy-super-cold-weather-laptop-case/72045 "2025-11-17T08:05:43Z")
Hello all, I have been looking for a laptop that can LIVE in extreme cold weather. Like northern Canada cold. about -30C -20F There are Tough laptops but they are expensive. I want to made a case that can hold a frame… --- ## [FW16 display on FW13 motherboard?](https://community.frame.work/t/fw16-display-on-fw13-motherboard/64008)
**Author:** [@dimitris\_tryfonos](https://community.frame.work/u/dimitris_tryfonos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/fw16-display-on-fw13-motherboard/64008 "2025-11-07T21:05:03Z")
Hey guys! Has anyone tested the framework 16 display on the framework 13 motherboard? Do they even have the same connector? (are they both edp, number of pins, backlight voltage/power requirements 1.8v/3.3v) I’m thinkin… --- ## [Ruggedized Framework Laptop for Use as Main Mission Control Computer for High Powered Rocketry](https://community.frame.work/t/ruggedized-framework-laptop-for-use-as-main-mission-control-computer-for-high-powered-rocketry/20260)
**Author:** [@Zachariah\_Mears](https://community.frame.work/u/Zachariah_Mears)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/ruggedized-framework-laptop-for-use-as-main-mission-control-computer-for-high-powered-rocketry/20260 "2025-09-22T17:58:39Z")
Hi All, On a whim I submitted for the Framework Mainboard Developers program and got selected to get one of the main boards, with the goal being to build a ruggedized (If impractical for day to day usage), Framework lap… --- ## [Pinout of the 16's 85whr battery?](https://community.frame.work/t/pinout-of-the-16s-85whr-battery/49610)
**Author:** [@rednight39](https://community.frame.work/u/rednight39)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/pinout-of-the-16s-85whr-battery/49610 "2025-09-15T19:35:34Z")
Hi, I’ve waited almost a year to get my hands on the 16’s battery and take it apart. I have done this as of a few mins ago, but, unlike the FW13’s battery, the connectors pins aren’t labeled on the board. Can someone p… --- ## [Mainboard as PfSense/OpenVPN server](https://community.frame.work/t/mainboard-as-pfsense-openvpn-server/74829)
**Author:** [@Shiranamur](https://community.frame.work/u/Shiranamur)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 9:49am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/mainboard-as-pfsense-openvpn-server/74829 "2025-09-04T09:49:20Z")
Hi ! I’ve recently upgrade my framework and was thinking about using the old board as a PfSense/OpenVPN Server. I was very excited by the fact that I could add 2 NIC to the mainboard but slightly disappointed to see th… --- ## [Battery charge / discharge widget](https://community.frame.work/t/battery-charge-discharge-widget/74685)
**Author:** [@Jared\_Reabow](https://community.frame.work/u/Jared_Reabow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/battery-charge-discharge-widget/74685 "2025-08-30T02:03:51Z")
i built a small program that will tell you the charging/discharging speed and your battery percentage. i built is when i noticed some chargers were significantly faster than others. --- ## [DIY ideas for mainboard with non-functioning USB ports?](https://community.frame.work/t/diy-ideas-for-mainboard-with-non-functioning-usb-ports/72920)
**Author:** [@tamsin\_adriane](https://community.frame.work/u/tamsin_adriane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/diy-ideas-for-mainboard-with-non-functioning-usb-ports/72920 "2025-08-25T13:44:52Z")
Hi all! I’ve found myself having to replace my mainboard (Framework Laptop 13, 11th Gen Intel) since the four USB ports along the sides seem to be completely non-functional (I’ve reset the BIOS, and reset the mainboard i… --- ## [Framework 13 mainboard stylus compatible?](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-13-mainboard-stylus-compatible/73372)
**Author:** [@Lincoln\_Westman](https://community.frame.work/u/Lincoln_Westman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 5:58am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-13-mainboard-stylus-compatible/73372 "2025-08-07T05:58:28Z")
I know that the Framework 13 mainboard supports touchscreen even though the display sent with it doesn’t, does the mainboard support any styluses? I’m working on a homemade 2in1 laptop and due to availability, price, and… --- ## [Safe 5V and GND sourcing for USB breakout via webcam/display on the Framework 13?](https://community.frame.work/t/safe-5v-and-gnd-sourcing-for-usb-breakout-via-webcam-display-on-the-framework-13/73323)
**Author:** [@SylvonikS](https://community.frame.work/u/SylvonikS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/safe-5v-and-gnd-sourcing-for-usb-breakout-via-webcam-display-on-the-framework-13/73323 "2025-08-06T06:52:30Z")
So I’m working on a custom Framework 13 based device and I desperately need more USB ports. It has already been demonstrated that this is possible with the input cover interface. If you look at the PCB file in KiCad, it … --- ## [Exposing LPC or eSPI bus for expansion cards?](https://community.frame.work/t/exposing-lpc-or-espi-bus-for-expansion-cards/73316)
**Author:** [@random\_account](https://community.frame.work/u/random_account)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/exposing-lpc-or-espi-bus-for-expansion-cards/73316 "2025-08-06T02:43:25Z")
I have an interest in the immense legacy compatibility that PCs are technically capable of (though rarely used). I have watched some videos discussing interfacing with ISA devices by way of the LPC bus, and existing moth… --- ## [Mainboard + Cooler Master combo for current gen](https://community.frame.work/t/mainboard-cooler-master-combo-for-current-gen/62498)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Newman](https://community.frame.work/u/Chris_Newman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 4:51am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/mainboard-cooler-master-combo-for-current-gen/62498 "2025-07-26T04:51:01Z")
Can the mainboard for the current gen be made available at the same time or soon after each new laptop, rather than needing to wait for the next gen laptop to release the previous gen as a mainboard? Using the generic C… --- ## [Adding a Thread radio with u-blox maya-w2](https://community.frame.work/t/adding-a-thread-radio-with-u-blox-maya-w2/72385)
**Author:** [@Bruno\_Inec](https://community.frame.work/u/Bruno_Inec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/adding-a-thread-radio-with-u-blox-maya-w2/72385 "2025-07-20T18:06:20Z")
Hi, I’d like to use my framework 13 12th gen mainboard as a home server for home -assistant and would love to add a Thread Radio so that it can be a Thread Border Router. I found the u-blox MAYA-W2. Can I expect it to… --- ## [Intel alder lake cpu source code leak - can framework make a mainboard having this cpu?](https://community.frame.work/t/intel-alder-lake-cpu-source-code-leak-can-framework-make-a-mainboard-having-this-cpu/70303)
**Author:** [@matid](https://community.frame.work/u/matid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/intel-alder-lake-cpu-source-code-leak-can-framework-make-a-mainboard-having-this-cpu/70303 "2025-06-12T07:06:32Z")
I have not been able to determine if the leak in fact provided an option for customers to get a computer where you get access to all the source code running the cpu and also you get to modify it. What can you tell? Are s… --- ## [Project CJ64 is Done! Machined Aluminum Enclosure](https://community.frame.work/t/project-cj64-is-done-machined-aluminum-enclosure/19607)
**Author:** [@CJ\_Elevated](https://community.frame.work/u/CJ_Elevated)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/project-cj64-is-done-machined-aluminum-enclosure/19607 "2025-04-29T11:05:02Z")
--- ## [Used Framework Mainboards](https://community.frame.work/t/used-framework-mainboards/67719)
**Author:** [@JCTCoding](https://community.frame.work/u/JCTCoding)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 6:41am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/used-framework-mainboards/67719 "2025-04-17T06:41:56Z")
How/where should I buy used Framework Mainboards to use in a desktop/server build? What model do you guys recommend for a server build that doesn’t cost a large amount per a setup/server. My budget is very low. --- ## [Input Cover controller - reusing an Input Cover as a USB device](https://community.frame.work/t/input-cover-controller-reusing-an-input-cover-as-a-usb-device/23993)
**Author:** [@Arya](https://community.frame.work/u/Arya)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/input-cover-controller-reusing-an-input-cover-as-a-usb-device/23993 "2025-04-16T11:49:16Z")
Finally, I’ve managed to build a batch of these =) A RP2040 USB-connected Input Cover controller with support for all Input Cover features - keyboard with backlight, touchpad, fingerprint sensor, fingerprint LED and powe… --- ## [GPU on the Framework 13](https://community.frame.work/t/gpu-on-the-framework-13/67628)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Kallhoff](https://community.frame.work/u/Julia_Kallhoff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/gpu-on-the-framework-13/67628 "2025-04-14T22:10:44Z")
IDK if its possible but i really want a GPU on the framework laptop 13 --- ## [Q's about mounting battery above the FW 13 mainboard in a portable 3d printed frame](https://community.frame.work/t/qs-about-mounting-battery-above-the-fw-13-mainboard-in-a-portable-3d-printed-frame/39978)
**Author:** [@trigpointdave](https://community.frame.work/u/trigpointdave)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/qs-about-mounting-battery-above-the-fw-13-mainboard-in-a-portable-3d-printed-frame/39978 "2025-04-12T22:49:51Z")
Hi there, I’m currently designing a 3d printed frame for a Framework 13 mainboard (7840U), to turn it into a displayless ‘computing slab’ build that can be taken with on the go. Think the shape / form factor of the CJ6… --- ## [GPMI support in future motherboards](https://community.frame.work/t/gpmi-support-in-future-motherboards/67236)
**Author:** [@Joachim\_Krieger](https://community.frame.work/u/Joachim_Krieger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 5:55am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/gpmi-support-in-future-motherboards/67236 "2025-04-09T05:55:54Z")
might be interesting for eGPUs because usb4 bandwith is quite low Feature GPMI Type-B GPMI Type-C USB4 Bandwidth 192 Gbps 96 Gbps 40 Gbps Power Delivery 480W 240W 240W (via USB PD 3.1 EPR) Connector Propriet… --- ## [Beth Deck - Beth Le](https://community.frame.work/t/beth-deck-beth-le/67155)
**Author:** [@junaruga](https://community.frame.work/u/junaruga)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/beth-deck-beth-le/67155 "2025-04-08T18:16:29Z")
I am not the author of this project. However, there was no specific thread about this project on this forum. And the project was only mentioned at this comment. So, I decided to create this thread for people who want to … --- ## [Sourcing ACES 51688-0510M-001 for the touchpad connector](https://community.frame.work/t/sourcing-aces-51688-0510m-001-for-the-touchpad-connector/32364)
**Author:** [@rednight39](https://community.frame.work/u/rednight39)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/sourcing-aces-51688-0510m-001-for-the-touchpad-connector/32364 "2025-04-05T21:48:20Z")
Hi, I’m trying to connect the mainboard to a set of peripherals. I have a touchpad cable, which attaches to the mainboard nicely, but I need the connector for the other end of the cable (that would normally connect to t… --- ## [10.2" iPad 7 display on the internal eDP connector](https://community.frame.work/t/10-2-ipad-7-display-on-the-internal-edp-connector/26832)
**Author:** [@Karl\_Buchka](https://community.frame.work/u/Karl_Buchka)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/10-2-ipad-7-display-on-the-internal-edp-connector/26832 "2025-04-04T16:26:27Z")
I’m working on repackaging a framework mainboard in a different case and I needed a smaller display panel to make everything work. The iPad 7 panel is the perfect size, but there was essentially zero information out ther… [Previous page](https://community.frame.work/c/developer-program/mainboard/133.md) [Next page](https://community.frame.work/c/developer-program/mainboard/133.md?page=2)