FrameBoard - Keyboard With Integrated Framework 12 Mainboard

FrameBoard

A keyboard with a Framework 12 mainboard inside. Remove clutter from your desk and integrate your computer and your keyboard.

Key Features

• 70% keyboard with Encoder

• Easily interchangeable Framework 12 motherboard

• Compatible with Framework Expansion Cards

• Accessible powerbutton via mechanical button

• Airflow flows over the rest of the mainboard also cooling the other components, before cooling the CPU.

Bill of Materials

• 20 M3*x*4.5 Heat Set Inserts

• 20 M3*12 Screws

• 74 Cherry MX plate mounted switches

• 70% Keycap Set

• EC 11 Encoder

• RP2040 Zero

• Short USB-C cable

• Misc: Cables and solder for handwiring the keyboard matrix

• Optional (6 Anti-Slip Silicon Feet 12-15mm diameter)

Print

• Supports: Almost no supports needed by design. Only the Right Midplate and Left Keyplate require minimal supports under the gluing surfaces.

• Brim: Recommended for the outer case pieces and the power button.

• Orientation: Print the main case pieces on their respective left and right sides.

Assembly

• 1. Prepare Parts: Glue the Case, Midplate, and Keyplate halves together.

• 2. Inserts: Heat-set the M3 inserts into the Case and Midplate.

• 3. Install Motherboard: Screw the Framework 12 Mainboard into the Case.

• 4. Attach Midplate: Screw the Midplate into the Case.

• 5. Keyboard Wiring & MCU: Wire the key matrix and flash the RP2040 Zero using the setup guide on the [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/J-Verhaar/FrameBoard/tree/main). Mount the wired RP2040 Zero on the designated plateau on the right side of the Midplate (tape down if friction fit is loose).

• 6. Internal USB Connection: Connect the RP2040 Zero via the short USB-C cable through the Midplate access hole into the front-right USB-C port of the mainboard.

• 7. Final Assembly: Screw down the Keyplate, put the Power Button in its slot in he top right oval hole. Slot in your Framework Expansion Cards/adapters, attach keycaps/knob, and plug in your cables. Optionally: add silicon feet to the engravings on the case.

• 8. Enjoy!

Keyboard Firmware and Documentation

Detailed instructions, wiring diagrams, and RP2040 Zero firmware files are available on GitHub:

https://github.com/J-Verhaar/FrameBoard/tree/main

AI-Disclaimer

AI was only used for the Readme's and diagnostics, the code and models are handmade.

Attribution

• Office Blender Scene (Renders): [Jorgeferrer on BlendSwap](https://blendswap.com/blend/26351)

• Keycap Models (Renders): [Benhop on BlendSwap](https://blendswap.com/blend/28909)

• Textures (Renders): [Poliigon] (www.poliigon.com)

• Encoder Knob Model (Renders): [Kea Workshop]

P. S. I do not have a Framework 12 motherboard, so I cannot guarantee fitment.