Using Framework laptop components to create the best portable all-in-one workstation

Using Framework laptop components to create the best portable all-in-one workstation | Flying Lotus

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In this video, I will go over why I felt the need to create my custom portable all-in-one computer. Thanks to #framework I was able to put together something that's super easy to assemble and reproduce.
I generally use my #dygma Defy split keyboard, but working around my Macbook Pro's keyboard was always a pain, especially on flights and other places with limited space.
One of the options I considered was a Lenovo Yoga, but I wanted something more repairable. My wife thought of the name Flying Lotus, which I really like, but like I said in the video is not for everyone.
Speaking of the video, why are you still reading this? Go watch the video!
0:00 Intro
0:33 Construction
1:11 Why not a laptop
2:22 Framework
3:05 Tradeoffs
6:49 Cost
7:54 Review
9:16 Sharing

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@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

To order a kit visit: store.noisycarlos.com/products/framework-conversion-kit-to-portable-workstation

@jc-aguilar 3 ай бұрын

So cool!!! I have been wanting something like this. The only missing part is to use a framework display as a secondary monitor. There is a thread in the framework community named “HDMI controller board for display panel” that looks promising for this.

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that'd be cool. I'd also love to add a touchscreen 🙂

@shnydercom 2 ай бұрын

I've had a Windows Surface and an ROG Z13 for programming, but also to take it as a sketchbook into a meeting with UI designers and hand it around. Some un-laptoppy workflows are possible when you change the form factor. Really like what you did with the airplane hanger design, with other tablet-like PCs they just fall onto the top of your hands in turbulences! Since you mentioned a version 2, here are some more ideas, basically just more standard hardware connectors ;) - Vesa mount connected to structural frame - hangers not built in, but as an addon to attach with standard screws (more easy for people to customise attachments) - ... that way it would be easy to attach a custom pen-holder, hangers including speakers, soft lights, usb cameras... all in the device orientations someone prefers - screw holes in the front or back to mount hinges or other ways of customizing the form factor - a carbon sheet as the central structural frame maybe? 😍 the acrylic cover looks great, but it doesnt transport heat that well Really nice project!

@noisycarlos 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And thank you for the suggestions

@wallegamecube Ай бұрын

bumped into this on ebay. would love to pick up one of these someday, great build!

@noisycarlos Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@impersonator4439 2 ай бұрын

Saw you on UFD, subbed. These projects are so cool.

@noisycarlos 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@ivans3806 3 ай бұрын

Great video production, for such a small (as of now) channel - very high quality content!

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@makingvideogamehistory3028 3 ай бұрын

This is such a great project, also framework in generally seems really interesting. That stand gives me anxiety just looking at it though, but I do like the hanging option.

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! And yeah, the stand has been the part that's had the most iterations. It's a delicate balance between portability and stability. I've made improvements since recording the video though, including adding a steel insert to the base that weighs it down considerably, and makes the connection with the aluminum neck stronger. That said, the one in the video is not as bad as it looks. The only time if tipped over was when I was filming the intro of this video in the park. But it was so windy that when I went to catch the computer, the wind tipped over my camera, tripod and everything, into the ground.

@Blue_Blaze72 Ай бұрын

If you can make that screen a touchscreen, it would work great as a tablet too! super cool, bookmarking for when I get a framework in the future

@noisycarlos Ай бұрын

Agreed, that'd be nice! Unfortunately for now, it'd have to be a third-party one, as Framework doesn't make one, and I wanted to get all-framework parts But I might look into it in the future. On the bright side If Framework releases a touchscreen compatible with the FW13, it should be compatible with this one as well.

@Sustainavore 3 ай бұрын

This is an awesome project! Made me think about cancelling out two FW16s for batch 7...

@fransubaru 3 ай бұрын

Excelent idea!!

@user-yy9pj6ec7n 3 ай бұрын

This is inspiring, I've also been looking for something like this (laptop, but no keyboard in order to use my own, and with a more ergonomically-placed monitor) for some time. What is the battery life like, in your experience? Finally, good job with the chassis, but I'll be honest: the stand looks not only unstable, as another comment said, but also flimsy, maybe you should work on a sturdier version of that.

@user-yy9pj6ec7n 3 ай бұрын

To add a constructive part to my criticism, I'll share the basic idea I had in mind when thinking about a similar device: start from the geometry of an iPad + SmartFolio ( = the iconic iPad case), make it the size of a laptop monitor, and mount the chassis on a slide on this smartfolio-like case, so that the monitor can be elevated (hopefully at an adjustable height). Even this looks unstable to me, because the chassis contains most of the weight, and you'd be elevating that weight at an angle, but at least this configuration would come with some geometric integrity

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

@rimbaud0000 3 ай бұрын

Very fun and interesting video

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tashaturnips4661 Ай бұрын

tldr: I'd love to choose a non framework screen for gaming. It doesn't look possible but can you clarify? And I'm also waiting for the height adjust version you talked about. I've done a lot of research on modding a 'laptop' to meet my needs more. This seems like the perhaps the coolest option, but I think I would wait for it to be height adjustable (which you said you are working on) and have one other reservation. This is close there are three main things I want. more monitor height, and portability, but also I'm hoping to choose my own screen/panel. I hear the framework screen is pretty smeary for gaming. I would love a way to use a VESA mountable portable monitor that screw in or some kind of clamp. When I have checked in the past there aren't many panels compatible with the frame work internal I think it's called edp connection. So I was thinking of going with a solution that works with one type c cable. The way the frame you made is it constrained to only being able to attach and balance the framework 3:2 13 inch panel? (I'd love to be able to choose a monitor of a slightly different size/aspect ratio. to have more portable gaming screens available. I think portable monitors cap at 17 inches I wouldn't expect or want to put on a desktop monitor. I think if the adjustable stand goes high enough for good posture with my torso, and the ability to put in my own screen I would surely be sold on it. This height might be hard to hit but the center of my desktop monitor is 20 inches high. Some other things I've also been looking at are sjpproducts Unimount that one looks like it should work with a whole framework laptop . I really like the magnetic thing for a usb hub that solves a problem of something else I was looking at, the new minifourm tablet that is high performance and refresh rate, but there is a problem usb hubs dangling down and a lack of ports. Also that tablet is a 2 in one that comes with a keyboard that might be useless unless I could find a way to wire it up.

@lowellcamp3267 2 ай бұрын

How much do you have to worry about damaging the screen when bringing it places? Considering this kind of setup myself, since I always use my bluetooth keyboard.

@noisycarlos 2 ай бұрын

Not that much, since it always travels in the laptop compartment of my backpack or bike basket. I'm sure a laptop sleeve would work just as well. Though, I'd probably get one designed for a 15" laptop due to the thickness

@sunny99179 3 ай бұрын

I want to do one with desktop 😮😮😮

@DustinMillerPolyInnovator 3 ай бұрын

What keyboard is that?

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

That's a Dygma Defy

@TheLifeoflink 2 ай бұрын

Does the screen have touch support?

@noisycarlos 2 ай бұрын

It doesn't, it uses the Framework screen, which does not have touchscreen support. If they release one compatible with the FW13, it should be able to work on this though.

@ekjellgren 3 ай бұрын

Do you carry the Defy in the included case?

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

I did, but it was a bit too bulky and I did get tired of carrying it everywhere. So now I've got a Lily58 that's similar to the Defy in layout (with fewer buttons) but with choc switches, so it's much more compact

@sanketsbrush8790 3 ай бұрын

it can fall easily with that stand

@noisycarlos 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I've made improvements to the stand. Including adding a steel insert that weighs it down considerably. That said, the one in the video is not as bad as it looks. The only time if tipped over was when I was filming the intro of this video in the park. But it was so windy that when I went to pick up the computer, the wind tipped over my camera, tripod and everything, into the ground.

@HansHenderson 3 ай бұрын

@@noisycarlos Don't make your stand much heavier, just accommodate a bag of lead or steel shot the user can add when they think it necessary.

@HansHenderson 3 ай бұрын

Please notify me when your FW-16 version is ready. Also allow for high enough for a 6'2" guy on a standing desk set to ergonomic height for keyboard on top (no drawer)