# Thinkpad 701C with a Framework brain transplant (work in progress)

**URL:** <https://community.frame.work/t/thinkpad-701c-with-a-framework-brain-transplant-work-in-progress/27409>\
**Category:** Mainboard\
**Created:** [February 21, 2023, 11:11am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/thinkpad-701c-with-a-framework-brain-transplant-work-in-progress/27409 "2023-02-21T11:11:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Karl\_Buchka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/0ea827/32.png) [@Karl\_Buchka](https://community.frame.work/u/Karl_Buchka)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/thinkpad-701c-with-a-framework-brain-transplant-work-in-progress/27409/8 "2023-02-22T00:42:39Z")

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Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

@Jieren_Zheng it’s an original unmodified 701C keyboard that I connected to a microcontroller. It runs QMK, which is an open source firmware used by custom keyboard builders. [QMK Firmware](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/) I’ve prototyped the keyboard and trackpoint using breakout boards and some ugly wiring. The final version will have everything baked into a custom PCBA. I’m still trading whether or not I will have separate boards for the different features or make a “mega board” that contains everything (keyboard, trackpoint amp, Teensy, USB-C hub, M.2 breakout, etc).

@Charles_Forsyth I’m glad you didn’t get rid of it! They’re getting increasingly rare. I would be interested in purchasing it from you if you’re willing to sell. The plastic on mine is quite badly damaged in certain areas.

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