Gravity 12 --/-- A Framework Laptop 12 Case

The Gravity 12 case is a configurable case that only requires some extra filament and whatever glue you have on hand to assemble. No, seriously. No heat set inserts, no screws besides the ones that some with your mainboard and battery, no "hypothetical jumper cables". 

You didn't compromise when you bought your Framework Laptop, so why should your new case?  It comes in three distinct variants, each with its own set of advantages. They all have "Let's Fix Consumer Electronics" proudly displayed in Morse Code as the fan grill.

The case is designed to fit on most standard sized printers with it fitting on my 256mm all around A1.

ZipSnap

ZipSnap rails are located all around the case, helping parts slide on and off with ease. They click into place, and are able to be locked.

Use Instructions

If the rails are glued into the right orientation as per the instructions, the holes on the rails and what it attaches to should go all the way through. These are for pushing filament through.

1. Cut out a length of 1.75mm filament that's a bit longer than how far it will go in. Best to go longer than you think, you can always cut it down later

2. Get something wieldy and heavy, like a small sledgehammer or whatever you have on hand

3. Set the front of the filament on the hole and pound the filament in bit by bit, making sure to keep it from bending

4. Once all the way in, it should stick a bit out of the end. This is for if you need to unlock it, you can pull it out by the end

Printing Instructions

• The 1x2 and the 1x1 rails are different. Make sure not to mix them up

• Print the amount of rails it says to in the file name, printing the same amount of upper rails and lower rails

• Orient the rails, especially the upper rail, so that it is standing up and has no overhangs. One way to test this would be to turn supports on. If it makes supports, flip it over

• Give the rails the brim mentioned below to increase their accuracy as they get printed

The Slim Case

The Slim Case is for those who want the board to fit anywhere, anytime. With a snug fit and a slide-off top utilizing the integrated ZipSnap system, it can be placed and replaced to your heart's content. The Slim Case does not have attachments for the handle or the IO card pack

Slim Case Assembly Instructions

Good news! For you who are making the Slim Case, you have the easiest build.

Step 1. Print out the components

• Print out all of the files in the "Slim Case" folder

• Make sure to orient the parts so that they have the least amount of overhangs

• Because of their shape, I would suggest adding a brim of at least 6 mm, with 0 mm distance between the part and the brim on all of the pieces

• Turn supports on in your slicer. They should only kick in when needed

Step 2. Glue in the Rail system

Place glue on the bottom rail sections (labeled as such in the files) on the side with the "O" on it. Make sure not to get glue in the filament holes in the center of the piece. Then, place the glued side onto the slots on the bottom half of the case. Make sure that the slots line up with the indents on the rail. 

Once done, the rails (shown in blue in the photo) should match the picture:

Next, take your top rails (labeled as such in the files) and glue the side with the "O" on it. Make sure not to get glue in the filament holes in the center of the piece. Then, place the glued side onto the slots on the top half of the case. Make sure that the slots line up with the indents on the rail. 

Once done, the rails (shown in red in the photo) should match the picture:

Step 3. Use the mounts from your Framework Laptop 12 mainboard and battery

Screw in your computer's parts with the included mounting hardware that came with the computer into the provided holes (shown in blue in the photo):

Slide the top case onto the bottom, and you've got yourself a new use for owned hardware!

The Smooth Case

The Smooth Case is the case for people who want their Gravity case to go with them. It has added structural side panels increasing strength while barely increasing size that also look the part. The Smooth Case has attachments for the IO card pack but not the handle

Step 1. Print out the components

• Print out all of the files in the "Smooth Case" folder

• Make sure to orient the parts so that they have the least amount of overhangs

• Because of their shape, I would suggest adding a brim of at least 6 mm, with 0 mm distance between the part and the brim on all of the pieces

• Turn supports on in your slicer. They should only kick in when needed

Step 2. Glue in the Rail system

Place glue on the bottom rail sections (labeled as such in the files) on the side with the "O" on it. Make sure not to get glue in the filament holes in the center of the piece. Then, place the glued side onto the slots on the bottom half of the case. Make sure that the slots line up with the indents on the rail. 

Once done, the rails (shown in blue in the photo) should match the picture:

Note: The smol rail on the front is on its side, facing out

Next, take your top rails (labeled as such in the files) and glue the side with the "O" on it. Make sure not to get glue in the filament holes in the center of the piece. Then, place the glued side onto the slots on the top half of the case. Make sure that the slots line up with the indents on the rail. 

Once done, the rails (shown in red in the photo) should match the picture:

The last rail to be glued in goes in the right shell, and it is shown in red and in the top right:

Also, make sure to glue in the Shell Button by its nib and nothing else. It has a slot for it on the right shell

Step 3. Use the mounts from your Framework Laptop 12 mainboard and battery

Screw in your computer's parts with the included mounting hardware that came with the computer into the provided holes (shown in blue in the photo):

Slide the top case onto the bottom, the shells onto the sides, the IO card pack on, and you've got yourself a new use for owned hardware!

The Full Case

You want all the things and this case doesn't disappoint. Want to take it places? It fits almost everywhere. Want to carry extra IO cards for peace of mind? This can carry eight. Want it to go places your pack can't? It has a handle for just that.

Step 1. Print out the components

• Print out all of the files in the "Full Case" folder

• Make sure to orient the parts so that they have the least amount of overhangs

• Because of their shape, I would suggest adding a brim of at least 6 mm, with 0 mm distance between the part and the brim on all of the pieces

• Turn supports on in your slicer. They should only kick in when needed

Step 2. Glue in the Rail system

Place glue on the bottom rail sections (labeled as such in the files) on the side with the "O" on it. Make sure not to get glue in the filament holes in the center of the piece. Then, place the glued side onto the slots on the bottom half of the case. Make sure that the slots line up with the indents on the rail. 

Once done, the rails (shown in blue in the photo) should match the picture:

Note: The smol rail on the front is on its side, facing out, and the blue lines are rails on the backside, shown in the next photo

Backside:

Next, take your top rails (labeled as such in the files) and glue the side with the "O" on it. Make sure not to get glue in the filament holes in the center of the piece. Then, place the glued side onto the slots on the top half of the case. Make sure that the slots line up with the indents on the rail. 

Once done, the rails (shown in red in the photo) should match the picture:

The next rail to be glued in goes in the right shell, and it is shown in red and in the top right:

Also, make sure to glue in the Shell Button by its nib and nothing else. It has a slot for it on the right shell

The last two rails (Shown in red in the photo) go into the slots in the handle as shown:

Step 3. Use the mounts from your Framework Laptop 12 mainboard and battery

Screw in your computer's parts with the included mounting hardware that came with the computer into the provided holes (shown in blue in the photo):

Step Four: Final assembly

To start, take the finished top and slide it to the right using the ZipSnap rails, locking in with filament if needed

Finished Photo:

Next, take the two side panels and slide them into place, locking in with filament if needed

Finished Photo:

Almost done! Now, take the IO card pack and slide it into its place from the left to the right

Finished Photo:

Last thing! Slide the carry handle into place from right to left when looking at the bottom of the case

Finished Photo:

Congratulations! You've got yourself a new use for owned hardware!

Parting Notes

Hello! This project has taken me a long time and I really appreciate those of you who actually build the thing that I made. Just the thought of that makes me smile. :) If you have any questions or if there are any problems, feel free to message me. 

I really admire Framework as a company, and competing in a contest held by them is such a privilege. 

No part of this project was in any way made, assisted, or thought of by generative AI. 

Feel free to use any part of this for anything your heart desires! Unless you want to rob a bank. Best not to do that. Just make sure to attribute me whatever you do. (except if you rob a bank with it)