I am building a Framework Gaming Handheld!(DIY Gaming Handheld) 

Here from a Framework re-tweet! I can see a lot of effort & thought went into this Framework-based handheld, well done!

Mechanical switches as face buttons are really underrated. Glad to see other people working on this idea too!

I clicked on this video expecting something jankier, I think it's due to the fact that videos of this quality from a decade ago just didn't exist and my brain hasn't caught up to the fact that 3D Printing, really opens up engineering and design to anyone who's willing to work at it! The way everything came together was really clever, you can tell this was a project you've put a lot of thought and time into! Subscribed!

This is fantastic. The use of actual mechanical switches for the buttons is a great idea, and I love that the project doesn't use any custom PCBs (though custom PCB services are ubiquitous enough that this is no longer a huge obstacle to the DIYer).

Framework should just buy this, refine it and sell it as a kit (while keeping it open source)

the Linus disclosure was hilarious.

"I'm really close to that 1k mark" *doubles it in 2 days* Great work dude! Can't wait for the final result. Maybe someone will remix it and add PCBs for those willing to outsource that to a manufacturer.

Here from the Framework re-tweet! Really one of the best concepts I have seen in a while 😮🔥

This is some amazing and inspired DIY design. Buds, this looks damned near like a professional/corporate/retail R&D build. If v2 isn't where you get it all sorted out, then v3 will definitely be it, because you're so close already! Well Done so far!

I do enjoy the longer videos! You did an amazing job with explaining your thought process, and I appreciate the attention to detail!

CONGRATULATIONS. I would love to watch Steam Deck controls cloned, with pads, in future models or perhaps official ones inspired by your project. The great thing about it is that all those parts from upgraded frameworks can be used for handheld PCs, and not just for gaming, I ended using my Steam Deck more as a backup and travel PC than as a game console.

Please I need to see part 2😮 And I think that in the final product u should add the motors to add vibration ❤ And last, please use custom pcb for the buttons part, it would make the project just perfect

Linus really missing out on the brand publicity if he doesnt showcase this and make one himself. Awesome video, cant wait to see how it is when finialized.

As a prototype this thing is already awesome! I love the use of low profile switches. Can't wait to watch the next vid!

i love how incredibly well this is designed!

This looks pretty well thought-out. I am excited for further revisions.

Awesome video and I've been racking around to do a video making my own gaming handheld, but never would have thought of using Framework parts. Very genius thinking. Definitely looking forward for an update on this project!

really excited for the finished build! awesome work so far

This is amazing, because of this i subscribed, so cool to see you working on a unique project, i can't wait to see the full completed working model

Good looking handheld bud. I love how you took the design into your own hands. Being able to change out the keys is awesome.

This is amazing bro! you came up on my feed and this video deserve much more love. Keep it up!

Awesome build, looking forward to the finished handheld. You’ve just earned another sub!

This is insane! You're an awesome designer I can't wait to see how the project develops.

amazing work! looking forward to the finished product

I was literally just thinking about doing something like this, glad to see someone else try it out first, good luck!

I really don't mind the video length! Indepth explanations and overviews is what I live for. Also this is sick as hell and makes me very excited for the future of handheld gaming!

New to the channel, this is awesome. started working through your backlog and realized how much of a gem this channel is.. keep up the good work!

Suggested by the YT algorithm gods and I love these DIY Framework projects, would love to see any other things you do in the future, earned a sub! Now to see your cat play Valo.

youtube recomennded me this video. I assumed this video was from some large channel due to the high quality nature and effort put in and then I saw only 5.7k subscribers. Well you earned yourself another sub, this is amazing I look forward to the next video.

I built a rpi portable in 2022 and seeing this project has me wanting to revisit my own. This is really cool and I like how well thought out your design is

First video I've seen from you, just ended it and went to subscribe, I'm impressed that you are a small youtuber, good quality video, good editing, good charisma, etc. I think you'll succeed if you keep working like that.

Now this is a cool af idea! Really looking forward to seeing the design iterated on.

I really like this as a prototype for something like this! Some modifications i would personally make is instead of key switches which are pretty bulky, I would look into using Omron B3F style switches like in a nintendo switch. you could even design around existing buttons from something like an xbox or a ps4 controller. I believe there are mods for both using these Omron B3F switches already. There are also right angle B3F switches, so with a single pcb, you would be able to have all of your buttons and your top shoulder buttons all in one. You could then use something like a keyswitch for the triggers, as the triggers in most controllers traditionally have a longer travel. I would also try and use a panel type USB-C extension for charging. It would be WAY cleaner if you can figure out how to fit one. it could be as simple swapping the direction of the adapter connection and just finding somewhere to hide the excess cable. These would probably interfere with the hall effect joysticks, but if possible, using magnets for the different analogue stick plates would be a HUGE convenience, both in terms of swapping them out as well as prototyping them and making sure they stay straight. I would also for sure look into adding some kind of pointer device other than just a touch screen. I would either look into a Primori Trackball ie the PIM447, which is a TINY all in one trackball that can be easily fitted into small spaces, or touchpads like the Glidepoint Circle Trackpads (I believe a version of these were used in the Vive controllers.) If you need help with either of these, I would look into the Ergo Keyboards community. In any case, I adore these designs so much! Abs could be a really interesting material to use for an actual usable model, as you can do some really cool finishing with it, including vapor polishing. Cant wait to see what you come up with!

Looking forward to the next instalment.

I've had this idea for ages, glad to see someone do it :)

First time I actually watched this channel, it was a really good video and I liked the length actually

Dude thats awesome.. looking forward to the follow-up video!

Sick build! Also congrats on the like 1500 subs since posting this.

Amazing project. Can't wait to see it in ABS and the benchmarks, specially battery life!

This is a master piece for gaming love it

This is looking great so far. I can't wait to see how it ends up.

Amazing project! Good luck with further development!

Thank you for sharing this awesome project! Im waiting The next parte, with love from Brasil

Great work so far! Very similar to a project I'm working on currently. I'll share your video on my discord, hopefully my viewers will come and give you some views!

This is fantastic great work new subscriber here I can’t wait to see the finished product 🤘😎

Awesome design! As a stretch goal for a V2, I think you have exactly 1 spare USB C port (two for the screen and one for the top connector to charge), you should try and integrate a single Framework module bay. An extra USB C port is already useful, but if it could also be an HDMI port, or a storage expansion, etc. that'd be fantastic.

DUDE this is awesome and I see that some how ;) Framework found you on X and tweeted this video out. Fingers crossed for you good sir. Keep the amazing coming!!!

cool project, and i love that process of making gamepad that should be lot of fun

That is really cool, can't wait to see the final version

I was just thinking the same thing last night when looking at framework boards. And i thought this might work in a hand held format. And then i find this guy’s video on his own design. I got to say I’m really liking the modular hand held idea.

This is amazing brother. Can’t wait to see more when your done

Custom PCBs would definitely help slim it down and make it easier to assemble, and with services like pcb way it would be easy to keep it available to the public if you wish to share, awesome project can't wait for more iterations!

This is so awesome , can not wait till the next vid.

absolutelly amazing!

this looks really awesome and promising, looking forward for the next video

Nice job, nice design, nice editing, overall great job.

I had the same idea! Glad someone with the skills is gonna do it!

Went from close to the 1k mark to close to the 2k mark almost overnight. Amazing work man!

such a hard production, fully respect.

That is so cool man hope it runs cool and good🎉

love you fr bro, this looks fire

this is so cool. can't wait for the next vid where you finalize everything

Great build man, love the problem solving. I'm building a portable PS4, and have had similar obstacles. Keen to see the next episode 👌

This is AWESOME!!

Very impressive work!

Can’t wait to see the next improvement. Great work. Just subscribed to so I’ll be waiting to see the next video update.

Honestly this video was the perfect length, no need to shorten the next one!

This is really cool!

Beautiful! I love my steam deck, but a framework board inside a steam deck form factor would be heavenly. Your handheld looks great even as a rough draft.

This is why I like the Framework project as a whole. It allows for cool custom things like this with modular hardware that is easy to replace or upgrade in the future

fantastic work man. i can tell youre a tinkerer, like me. I have a degree in IT Systems/Cyber security but I like to tinker with electronics and even some mechanical stuff. the 3d printed parts are amazing, im wanting to eventually get into 3D printing...i think it wuld grealty expand my tinkering potentials

Awesome dude can't wait to see how it developes

Having actual mechanical switches for your buttons mean that your controller implementation of controller inputs are far superior than many other controller makers out there. Even Gulikit kinda use a membrane like switch. Though, to keep it hot-swappable, I would recommend using mill max sockets similar to the ones used in mechanical keyboards and just solder the sockets so in case you need to replace the switch, you don't have to pull out the soldering iron again. For the trigger buttons, the buttons are almost always some form of hall effect sensor. You may need a PCB of some sort which contains a magnetic sensor to screw in then a spring mechanism and a triggger which carries some magnet. However, the mechanics of that is beyond my paygrade so I hope you can find someone who can help you with making the triggers hall effect.

This is pretty amazing.

Dude. This!!! If only framework had a risc-v processor and this would be perfect for my game console project. but a handheld idea is pretty awesome.

Great video, looking forward to the next one!!

this is so cool!!

Super cool project!

The level of effort and attention that has gone into this project is really inspiring for a young maker like me, I really hope I'll be able to make such sick stuff one day

What a freaking rad idea fs leaving a sub 🙂

Subbed! Awesome project!

1. Make more usb-c inputs, at least another one, it is something that Steam Deck misses 2. If you want to make all models public, please add two models for front panel and plate that holds left dpad and joystick, where dpad is above joystick, because some people like PS type of gamepads (this is one of the reasons I chose Steam Deck instead of other devices, I also have Nintendo Switch, but controls there are painful) 3. If you insert gyroscope in there, this would be overkill Everything else looks perfect, hope you will get this project done, I would love to see the results of your work, good luck!

one thing you could do is model the little standoffs to fit the framework's cutoffs for screws. this way, it will always align well with the bottom posts. also, if there is any touchscreen model with a single cable, you could benefit from one less cable and adapter. also also, if you could develop the custom pcb, there are services that can make them for very cheap, in many colors, and you can even get the case printed in different materials together with the case.

11th gen intel framework motherboard has a known issue with the cmos battery. It will only charge when plugged in, even if an onboard battery is installed. Basically if you have it in storage for a long while, you have to plug it in to start the first time. Hope this helps, and great video!

this is awesome!!

wow, absolutely incredible

Huh the project is just wow! Have a couple of suggestions: Suggestion 1: you can try to print the case with ASA or HIPS plastics instead of ABS. Suggestion 2: to make joystick "plate" stiffer, you can try to print it with HIPS (it might be used for the case itself also) and add vertical stiffener kinda fins. Suggestion 3: it might be possible to make buttons holes just a bit bigger to accept some kind of connectors from the other side of the "plate" and have solderless and maybe even hot-swappable switches.

I very fantastic project and easily upgradeable

Awesome work, I want one.

I have been wanting to tackle a similar project, seeing what you're doing here is awesome and inspirational. Although I am no where near as knowledgeable or talented so maybe I should take on some simpler projects first.

What a cool project! I've subscribed so I can see how this turns out. As a suggestion, would love to see you try running HoloISO or ChimeraOS on it too.

Great job. I'm proud of you.

Extremely impressive

awesome build bro!!!

I really like using petg for projects like this. it has the strength and heat protection of abs without being annoying to print

Great work man, I subbed, here right from framework qt'ing someone talking about it

I think for the standoffs that are free standing you could make them slot into place if you made small cut outs in the flat piece which would connect them together, allowing you to still print it flat but have it snap into one piece before screwing together

This is awesome! Id love to see maybe as a version 2 you go all in on custom PCBs and wiring

Framework could make a fantastic Aya neo or steam deck competitor!

There are actually analog linear key switches! Not sure if low profile ones exist but you could definitely look into those for the triggers.