RS-232 is being prototyped and miniDP is being developed aswell as RS-485.
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As a musician, an audio interface is perfect.
The idea of being able to plug and play any instrument in a moments notice is a freaking game changer. Hardware and cables can really limit what you can do, where you can do it and when. So this could be a viable solution.
I’m sure the content creators and podcast communities could also see advantages to it also. Just plug in an input. Put some earphones on and start. Easy. We all like easy.
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how about a Micro streamdeck 2 or 3 buttons and it comes down the side of the laptop
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I was thinking of this video’s RF receiver for mice and other peripherals but also add a NanoUSB-HUB like the one from Muxtronics on Tindie. Allowing for a (pretty size limited) receiver to be plugged into a USB 2.0 port and then a USB type C still comes out of the side of the expansion card. So 2 usb devices one of which is user mounted inside the expansion card and the other can be plugged in.
- Spy camera.
- Scrollable wheel to control volume, brightness or anything really.
- Joke button that gives you a small electric shock if you press it, like those pens.
- Magnet to attach eg. a pen or just random metal stuff.
- Temperature/pressure/humidity sensors.
- IR emitter/receiver.
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I am in the Army, and I would love to see a Smart Card Reader expansion card. The problem is I think it’ll be two of these expansion cards together to be able to fit a PIV or a CAC into it. The other issue with that is that in this form factor (13.5") there is that pillar between the expansion modules that would keep you from building a double card to stick a smart card reader into. We might need a redesign or even a 15-16" model for that to work.
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I want to tape a Framework mainboard to the front of a VR headset to use it as a thin client to stream VR to via something like Steam Link in the future
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wide-angle camera on the “underside” face of a conventional expansion card for inside-out tracking
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gyroscope module for… well… orientation tracking.
if these could be incorporated into one module that would mean another two available ports for something like DP out to two displays in the headset. power would come from the board’s battery connector from the headset’s power.
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At least this one you can use with other USB-C computers as well, even that fruity one with the too close ports.
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Might as well mention it again now that I’m about to start prelim CAD work on it: AI Accelerator Card.
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Yep, I would like to work on the electronics but currently Ethernet is a higher focus.
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Totally understand. Hopefully I’ll be able to make significant headway in the meantime, but glad to know you’re on board and I have you and this entire community to turn to for help should I need it.
A XQD/CFExpress card reader. The card format is present today in a lot of professional cameras and I think it’ll work well in a laptop with a 3:2 100% sRGB display. A CompactFlash reader is welcome too.
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An SD card reader with the plug-in part recessed under the computer.
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That sounds great, but I don’t think the dimensions would allow it for full-size SD cards.
That sounds great, but I don’t think the dimensions would allow it for full-size SD cards.
I’d be ok with micro-SD only. I just don’t want the card sticking out the side of the computer.
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I’m a heathen that only uses microSD, and my old Chromebook had a micro slot that was recessed and spring-loaded. I was really hoping Framework’s would be too, but since it’s not, I may work on it myself, That having been said, I do have two much bigger fish to fry when it comes to expansion card projects, and I’m just starting on the first of those, so it’ll probably be a while if it ends up solely on my shoulders.
An interface to run linuxcnc machines might be nice. Maybe interface with Mesa or other I/O cards?
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Ethernet port, Smart Card Reader, Yubikey
Other things to grow into - Extra large battery (like the Thinkpads used to have), touchscreen, some sort of MIL-STD 810G rating, 5G connection, TB 4.0, Framework specific eGPU / docking station / mouse / keyboard
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A fingerprint sensor/power button, but on the side of the machine, so I can use it while the lid is closed when using it docked.
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Ethernet is nearly done.
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