On the Framework Marketplace there are two hinge kits offered, labeled as 3,3 kg und 4 kg, for 25 € or 23 € respectively.
kg as in unit of mass?
What does it mean - is 4 kg hinge stiffer?
Why is the 4 kg hinge the cheaper one?
On the Framework Marketplace there are two hinge kits offered, labeled as 3,3 kg und 4 kg, for 25 € or 23 € respectively.
kg as in unit of mass?
What does it mean - is 4 kg hinge stiffer?
Why is the 4 kg hinge the cheaper one?
Yes the 4Kg is stiffer.
The price, this is a user forum, ??
Probably hinges are bought and made in batches and it just so happens the second batch is cheaper - simples
Yes, it’s using kg as a unit of force here. 4kg is about 40N if that helps you, but you can also think of the force needed to carry 4kg (like 4 1L bottles).
Yes, 4kg is stiffer than 3.3 kg (needs more force). Not sure about the price difference. It’s minimal and the 4kg version is newer and might have a more optimized construction.
I have a batch 9 Framework. The hinges generally work, they keep the display at a fixed angle. I´m aware that with other (earlier?) Frameworks the hinge sometimes couldnt keep the display at a fixed angle. However, my screen is still too wobbly/springy for my taste. I would love a stiffer version.
I´m wondering whether in my Batch 9 unit the 4 kg hinge is already installed and I have to live with it, or I can upgrade to the stiffer 4 kg version.
It wasn’t so much ‘earlier’ but a poor batch of hinges;
All current Gen11 and Gen 12 come with the 3.3Kg, the 4Kg is an extra option.
Ah didnt see the other post before. Thx for the clarification.
This is probably the resonance Nirav discusses in the article: