# Framework Tablet Project **URL:** \ **Category:** Creators & Developers\ **Tags:** project\ **Created:** [March 22, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690 "2022-03-22T17:24:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Green](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/54ee81/32.png) [@Green](https://community.frame.work/u/Green)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/43 "2022-05-26T09:20:22Z")
This looks awesome promising already! Have fun going on 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hugo\_Gonzalez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/bcef8e/32.png) [@Hugo\_Gonzalez](https://community.frame.work/u/Hugo_Gonzalez)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/44 "2022-06-12T14:20:12Z")
Looks great! This is awesome! ---
**Author:** ![whatthefilament](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/whatthefilament/32/8508_2.png) [@whatthefilament](https://community.frame.work/u/whatthefilament)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/45 "2022-06-17T16:38:02Z")
I just released a v1.1 update for the tablet case. It improves some of the printability and access to the expansion card slots. No supports are needed when printing this update > **[GitHub - whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet: 3D Printable Tablet Case for Framework Laptop](https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet)** > > 3D Printable Tablet Case for Framework Laptop ---
**Author:** ![whatthefilament](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/whatthefilament/32/8508_2.png) [@whatthefilament](https://community.frame.work/u/whatthefilament)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/46 "2022-08-05T16:31:03Z")
Two big drops today! I’ve released V1.3 of the tablet on my GitHub, which now includes support for the stock battery, speakers, and an iFixit style instruction manual to walk you through the build. > **[GitHub - whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet: 3D Printable Tablet Case for Framework Laptop](https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet)** > > 3D Printable Tablet Case for Framework Laptop > **[Framework Tablet Assembly Manual](https://www.instructables.com/Framework-Tablet-Assembly-Manual/)** > > Framework Tablet Assembly Manual: Framework-Tablet > This assembly guide is intended to walk through how to assemble the 3D Printable Tablet Case for Framework Laptop. > The ethos for this project being is to make as few changes as possible to convert a... ![IMG_0025](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/e/eb2701aa98851cc2f9f0d830a511576e7af5453f.jpeg) ![IMG_0036](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/d/d1650a381d07ac1ef8a022c27decbb060a738f8d.jpeg) ![IMG_0046](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/3/3b67021ba1c50a32c3cc106ee3f30db86c707607.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![M4X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8edcca/32.png) [@M4X](https://community.frame.work/u/M4X)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/47 "2022-08-06T18:08:45Z")
This is impressive. How much does it weigh after assembly? ---
**Author:** ![junaruga](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/junaruga/32/5342_2.png) [@junaruga](https://community.frame.work/u/junaruga)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/48 "2022-08-06T21:15:41Z")
> [@whatthefilament](#): > > [https://www.instructables.com/Framework-Tablet-Assembly-Manual/](https://www.instructables.com/Framework-Tablet-Assembly-Manual/) I just wanted to highlight the assembly manual looks awesome! ---
**Author:** ![whatthefilament](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/whatthefilament/32/8508_2.png) [@whatthefilament](https://community.frame.work/u/whatthefilament)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/49 "2022-08-06T22:53:36Z")
@M4X I’m not sure how much exactly I would say less than 5lbs though ---
**Author:** ![mrwm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@mrwm](https://community.frame.work/u/mrwm)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/50 "2022-08-07T04:28:39Z")
Are there any other displays recommended for the tablet? Amazon links tend to rot after a couple of years, as the product eventually sells out, or become unavailable. ---
**Author:** ![M4X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8edcca/32.png) [@M4X](https://community.frame.work/u/M4X)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 10:34am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/51 "2022-08-07T10:34:33Z")
I’d be curious to know if the idea of reusing the laptop chassis — basically removing cover+display and replacing the keyboard+panel with a USB display — was at some point on the table and you discarded it for some reason (too big? easier to replace than to augment?). ---
**Author:** ![M4X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8edcca/32.png) [@M4X](https://community.frame.work/u/M4X)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/52 "2022-08-07T16:44:43Z")
> [@mrwm](#): > > Are there any other displays recommended for the tablet? Amazon links tend to rot after a couple of years, as the product eventually sells out, or become unavailable. If there was a way of reusing the existing laptop screen, and assuming a 13.5" screen isn’t too big for a tablet (the Surface 8 is 13", so I’d say 13.5" isn’t a deal breaker), touch-only panels could be another option: [https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=usb+touchscreen](https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=usb+touchscreen) ---
**Author:** ![junaruga](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/junaruga/32/5342_2.png) [@junaruga](https://community.frame.work/u/junaruga)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/53 "2022-08-07T16:52:55Z")
Here are third-party media articles about the Framework-Tablet project. Congrats! ## English > **[You can transform Framework's modular laptop into a tablet (unofficially) -...](https://liliputing.com/you-can-transform-frameworks-modular-laptop-into-a-tablet-unofficially/)** > > You can transform Framework's modular laptop into a tablet (unofficially) > **[Build A Tablet Out Of Your Framework Motherboard](https://hackaday.com/2022/08/07/build-a-tablet-out-of-your-framework-motherboard/)** > > The Framework laptop project is known for quite a few hacker-friendly aspects. For example, they encourage you to reuse its motherboard as a single-board computer – making it into a viable op… > **[Modder shows how to transform the Framework laptop into a tablet](https://www.pcgamer.com/framework-tablet-build/)** > > The beauty of the modular laptop just keeps on giving. > **[Framework modular laptop transformed into tablet](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/framework-modular-laptop-transformed-intotablet-08-08-2022/)** > > The modular and very unique Framework laptop and its components have been modified unofficially into a modular tablet. > **[Turn Framework's DIY laptop into a tablet with these 3D printing instructions](https://www.pcworld.com/article/829748/3d-print-framework-tablet-instructions.html)** > > The guide even includes a printable parts tray! ## Other languages > **[Der Framework Laptop lässt sich per 3D-Drucker in ein Tablet verwandeln](https://www.notebookcheck.com/Der-Framework-Laptop-laesst-sich-per-3D-Drucker-in-ein-Tablet-verwandeln.639529.0.html)** > > Der Framework Laptop ist so modular aufgebaut, dass Nutzer sogar den Prozessor von Tiger Lake zu Alder Lake aufrüsten können. Mithilfe eines 3D-Druckers lässt sich der Laptop dadurch nicht nur in einen Mini-PC verwandeln, sondern auch in ein Tablet. > **[Já é possível transformar o Framework Laptop em um tablet](https://www.edivaldobrito.com.br/ja-e-possivel-transformar-o-framework-laptop-em-um-tablet/)** > > Graça a um guia criado pelo Instructables whatthefilament, já é possível transformar o Framework Laptop em um tablet. ---
**Author:** ![whatthefilament](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/whatthefilament/32/8508_2.png) [@whatthefilament](https://community.frame.work/u/whatthefilament)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/54 "2022-08-08T01:01:18Z")
@M4X @mrwm I’ve found this display on aliexpress as well. It’s a pretty generic display I’m sure it’ll pop up under a number of different names. As far as the chassis goes you don’t want a display with a footprint larger than the existing case. You start to run into lots of other config changes when you go bigger. For reusing the framework bottom case you have captive screws that are fairly short and would struggle to reach anything that’s not the keyboard they were designed for. I suppose you could rip them out and even if you figured out a way to do that then you remove your access to the power switch that’s built into the keyboard. ---
**Author:** ![M4X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8edcca/32.png) [@M4X](https://community.frame.work/u/M4X)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/55 "2022-08-08T08:32:31Z")
> [@whatthefilament](#): > > @M4X @mrwm I’ve found this display on aliexpress as well. It’s a pretty generic display I’m sure it’ll pop up under a number of different names. If I’m reading that correctly, that’s just the capacitive layer, not the display; one would have to lay it over an existing display (which is what made consider reusing the Framework’s display). > [@whatthefilament](#): > > As far as the chassis goes you don’t want a display with a footprint larger than the existing case. You start to run into lots of other config changes when you go bigger. I don’t think I’ve suggested that anywhere… Since I was thinking about reusing the existing display, I was just wondering whether that would make for a tablet that is too big. But since tablets exist with just slightly smaller screens than 13.5", the Framework’s 13.5" might still be reasonable. > [@whatthefilament](#): > > For reusing the framework bottom case you have captive screws that are fairly short and would struggle to reach anything that’s not the keyboard they were designed for. I suppose you could rip them out and even if you figured out a way to do that then you remove your access to the power switch that’s built into the keyboard. Makes sense, thanks for the extra insight! Also, I just realized that another problem with reusing the existing display is that the ribbon would have to be twisted 180°. ---
**Author:** ![whatthefilament](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/whatthefilament/32/8508_2.png) [@whatthefilament](https://community.frame.work/u/whatthefilament)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/56 "2022-08-08T14:49:01Z")
@M4X No i was speaking about the external display I used in the Tablet. There are currently no digitizers that I know of that would fit the stock display. ---
**Author:** ![Nixingit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8491ac/32.png) [@Nixingit](https://community.frame.work/u/Nixingit)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/57 "2022-08-09T00:40:35Z")
Is anyone selling the 3D printed case for this mod? I don’t have a printer and would be interested in buying pre-printed. ---
**Author:** ![whatthefilament](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/whatthefilament/32/8508_2.png) [@whatthefilament](https://community.frame.work/u/whatthefilament)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/58 "2022-08-09T13:33:54Z")
@Nixingit, I could print a case for you if you’re interested. Feel free to DM me. ---
**Author:** ![junaruga](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/junaruga/32/5342_2.png) [@junaruga](https://community.frame.work/u/junaruga)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/59 "2022-08-12T15:07:43Z")
> [https://twitter.com/FrameworkPuter/status/1558106033263972353](https://twitter.com/FrameworkPuter/status/1558106033263972353) > [@whatthefilament](https://twitter.com/whatthefilament) getting some well deserved attention. Check out the Framework tablet he created! Just one tIp for Twtiter: It was better to put the “.” before the `@...` to show the tweet on the main timeline. ---
**Author:** ![wylie\_keeping](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/wylie_keeping/32/8398_2.png) [@wylie\_keeping](https://community.frame.work/u/wylie_keeping)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/60 "2022-09-06T17:01:18Z")
wow. this thread kinda blew up! ---
**Author:** ![Surja\_Knap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@Surja\_Knap](https://community.frame.work/u/Surja_Knap)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/61 "2022-11-12T14:58:58Z")
I have questions regarding your project - either the author or anyone who replicated the build. I am trying to make my own tablet - but to make it as small as possible (reasons being portability and size of my 3D printer that allows me to print 25x21cm - that barely fits mainboard and battery). How much space is under the motherboard? In the model, it is quite elevated, adding to the thickness. How does the case feel, is there a lot of flex to it? ---
**Author:** ![Matthew\_Camilleri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Matthew\_Camilleri](https://community.frame.work/u/Matthew_Camilleri)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 11:23am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690/62 "2022-11-13T11:23:10Z")
I hope Framework makes an official version of this! [Previous page](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690.md?page=4)