Framework mainboard as a high-end SBC

[Jack_Mcslay]

Anyone else thought of it?

Being considerably narrower compared to other laptop main boards to give room for the expansion modules it could make for a good small form factor PC or even a portable gaming console.

[Jacob_Padgett]

I’m also interested in this! This should be a great way to re-use motherboards that are replaced when future generations come out. As I understand it, Framework intends to facilitate this sort of process at some point with the Marketplace:

@nrp

This is part of our plan with the Marketplace. We want everyone to be able to re-sell modules and products they no longer need directly to other interested consumers or refurbishers. As we continue to develop our product ecosystem, we’ll be creating other interesting ways for folks to re-use modules like the mainboard.

Pretty cool way to reduce e-waste. When that time comes, perhaps it’ll be possible to buy new motherboards for this purpose, as well.