@Sat0xshi the aux port is 3.5mm(1/8 inch). The typical screwdriver bits are 4mm in the smallest width. So a tad bit larger. Good thought though! And might be helpful if the usb pass through version can only house one bit.
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I cant really make a screwdriver expansion card, but, as a knife maker, I am actually thinking of making a knife expansion card. Sure, it would be a really small blade and not really useful for anything, but it could be a fun project.
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Iāve been looking for a way to carry around the Framework screwdriver so I can open the laptop when Iām not at home. I notice the bit on the FW screwdriver is removable, so it should work if your hex slot is the correct size and deep enough.
If so, Iād happy buy one of these from you for say, $25 plus shipping. Figure it would help fund the project.
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Maybe move the bit to one of the corners? Might make the screwdriver a bit easier to turn and could free up the space for a USB-C connector
My Fusion 360 doesnāt want to work right now so hereās a crude drawing
Not sure if this (+ a bit holder on the right) leaves enough space for USB passthrough, I havenāt seen the inside of one of these things
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@devryd if the handle is ergonomic, even a small xacto style knife can come in really handy! Would love to see something like this!
@Richard_Tango-Lowy thanks so much for the generous offer of buying the expansion card 
It certainly would help the development! I donāt have a Framework screwdriver bit with me. Is there any way you could share a photo of the removable bit with a ruler next to it so I can get an idea of the length? I know the width is correct.
Another way would be to keep your screwdriver intact, and I could ship you a T5 and PH0 bit along with the 3d printed part. Iām sure I could procure them in bulk for less than a dollar a pop, so itās not a major expense.
@dkter the design you suggest could work if the bit was on the far corner, as is it might prevent the latch from working.
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Here are a couple images of the bit removed from the handle. The first shows length next to Frameworkās HDMI expansion card, while the second shows the bit in my Snack Drawer expansion card. (It fits completely horizontally in my openable snack drawer, which has slightly thinner walls.) The width appears to be 4mm.
But youāre rightāany T5 bit would probably work fine. Framework uses a magnet to lock the bit into the handle. If Framework made a 30mm version of the handle, that would fit into the Snack Drawer as well, and all this would be moot.
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@Richard_Tango-Lowy thanks so much for the photos! I agree with the idea that it might make more sense to make a handle for the framework bit that fits into the snack drawer. That way you can keep other tiny assortments like micro sd cards as well.
I took a stab at it. Took less than five minutes, lol. Iāve added it to Thingiverse here. Unfortunately, I donāt have a framework screwdriver to test here, but Iām 90% sure itāll work.
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I like the idea of placing the bit at the corner. Maybe I could make a āknife bitā, that fits there as well
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Now thatās an idea.
A corner socket.
Enough storage internally to hold the bit.
Iām not interested in USB pass through though.
@devryd if you need help on the handle, Iām more than happy to help. Just give me dimensions of the tang.
@Ben_R do you mean the corner socket such that the framework bit + handle fits in the snack drawer?
I would try to use the card itself fot the handle, like for the screw driver
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@devryd sweet! Something similar to the flip design I first suggested for the screwdriver might make sense for the largest possible blade size then?
This is looking very slick. Let me know when you have something ready to test, and we can set up a paypal transfer or such.
This is a quick design, i came up with.
I still dont know, what use such a small blase would be, But it might be a fun project
I just had to partially disassemble mine againā¦
And got reminded these screws arenāt extremely tight.
The smaller handle shouldnāt be a problem after allā¦
A wingnut that the tip attaches to would be sufficient.
Would end up looking like the winding crank on an old music boxā¦
Could accept any socket tips, too.
No framework or framework screwdriver hereās either- but I do happen to own a screwdriver that uses 30mm x 4mm hex double sided bits. only a 7 minute print and since itāll be helpful to get into small corners and such, even if the handle on the screwdriver does have a similar doohickey in the handle- figured iād give it a go to test.
Works great- full length is just under 35mm
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I really like this [bit holder + USB-C pass-through] idea!
To avoid needing to open it up for bit storage though, it could be seated in a carriage (parallel to pass-through PCB) thatās slideable from the outside? i.e. so itās in the corner, but protrudes out of the face with the USB-C socket.
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Working on this with USB C passthrough.
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take my money dot gif.
Now I just wonder if thereās such a thing as a hex attachment that ends in a spudger, then Iām all set
Iād still love one of these and would be willing to pay for it (e.g. Snackdrawer). I travel quite a bit and it would be nice to have the screwdriver available if I needed it.