A designer creatively transformed the Framework 12 laptop into a handheld gaming device by creating custom 3D-printed rails for Nintendo Joy-Cons. This mod embodies the modular philosophy and enhances the laptop's design. The rails integrate seamlessly into the expansion slots meant for USB ports. The polished execution makes them appear as official accessories. However, the Framework 12's weight and bulkiness significantly surpass traditional handheld gaming devices, making extended use physically demanding.
The result is both ingenious and slightly ridiculous, which makes it absolutely perfect for the maker community. This isn't just another tech hack, it's a statement about what happens when modular hardware meets unbridled creativity.
What makes this mod particularly clever is how it embraces the Framework's core philosophy rather than fighting against it. The custom rails slide seamlessly into the laptop's expansion slots, the same system designed for USB ports and SD card readers.
The execution is surprisingly polished too. The 3D-printed rails don't look like aftermarket add-ons, they integrate so naturally with the laptop's design that you might mistake them for official accessories.
But let's be honest about what this mod actually delivers. The Framework 12 weighs 1.3 kilograms and spans 287 millimeters wide, making it roughly three times heavier and significantly bulkier than any traditional handheld gaming device.
Collection
[
|
...
]