Nintendo NES Case for Framework Laptop 12

Bring a touch of pure nostalgia to your tech setup! This 3D-printable enclosure transforms your Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard and Battery into an iconic Nintendo NES console, perfectly blending retro gaming aesthetics with modern modular hardware.

Key Features

• Nostalgic NES Design: Faithfully recreates the classic look of the legendary Nintendo console, making it a standout desktop piece for any tech or gaming enthusiast.

• Secure Internal Mounting: The mainboard and battery are securely fixed using captive screws directly onto the "Down-cover" part, which features dedicated threaded holes for direct and sturdy screwing.

• Easy Access Chest Opening: Designed with a practical chest-style hinge mechanism allowing you to easily open the case and access the mainboard and battery whenever needed.

• Full Port Accessibility: Engineered so that all USB and essential ports remain completely accessible for your daily use.

• Integrated Power Button: Features a tactile, dedicated red power button mapped to the mainboard's power switch for seamless startup.

• Optimized Ventilation: Built-in chassis cooling vents ensure proper airflow to keep your hardware running at optimal temperatures.

• Stable Elevation Feet: Includes four dedicated feet keeping the case elevated for better stability and airflow underneath.

Printing Recommendations

• Main Body & Chassis: Can be printed using standard rigid filaments such as PLA or PETG.

• Feet: It is recommended to print the four feet in TPU for better grip, vibration damping, and stability.

Hardware & Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard & Battery

• Battery Mount:

  • 6 x M1.6 threaded inserts

  • 5 x M1.6 countersunk screws (16mm)

  • 1 x M1.6 countersunk screw (14mm) to fix Black_cover_2, one foot and Down - cover_2

• Mainboard Mount:

  • 5 x M1.6 threaded inserts

  • 5 x M1.6 countersunk screws (16mm)

• Top Cover Assembly:

  • 2 x M3 threaded inserts

  • 2 x M3 screws (20mm)

• Bottom Cover Assembly:

  • 3 x M3 threaded inserts

  • 3 x M3 screws (20mm)

• Hinge / Axis Pivot:

  • 2 x M3 threaded inserts

  • 2 x M3 screws (30mm)

• Feet Assembly:

  • 4 x M3 threaded inserts

  • 4 x M3 countersunk screws (16mm)

Assembly Steps

Place every threaded inserts as in the following images:

Use the screws to assemble pieces as in the images down below:

Place the main board and the battery using M1.6 screws:

Place the covers, aligning them as follow:

Put Black_cover_1, Black_cover_3, Button and Switches in their places (the parts named Black_cover_1, Black_cover_3 and Switches must be fixed in place using glue.

Enjoy your Nintendo NES Case for Framework Laptop 12! :)

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