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Tool makes Framework 12 laptop hinges sound like a creaky door
Key points
- Tool adds creaky door sound effects to Framework 12 hinges.
- Pitch depends on hinge position, volume on adjustment speed.
- Optimized for Framework 12 hinge stiffness.
- Executable available, also buildable from source.
Creaky Hinge Audio Effect
A new application has been released that simulates the sound of a creaky wooden door when a Framework 12 laptop hinge is moved. The tool is specifically optimized for the hinge stiffness of the Framework 12, though it may function on other laptops as well.
Dynamic Sound Control
The sound effect's characteristics are dynamic: the pitch of the creak changes based on the hinge's position, and the volume is determined by how quickly the hinge is adjusted. This provides an interactive audio experience tied to the physical manipulation of the laptop.
Installation and Compatibility
Users can install the tool by downloading an executable from the releases tab and making it executable. Alternatively, it can be built from source using `git clone` and `cargo run`, requiring `libiio-devel` and `alsa-lib-devel` (or their Debian/Ubuntu equivalents) to be installed. The tool was built on Fedora, so compatibility with other Linux distributions may vary due to potential dynamic linking issues.
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Primary sources
GitHub cmc_internal/api GitHub github/collect GitHub ArcaEge/creakwork12 GitHub _private/browser GitHub get-started/accessibility GitHub open-source/sponsorsReporting from
A new tool allows Framework 12 laptop users to make their device's hinge emit creaking door sounds, with pitch and volume varying based on hinge position and adjustment speed. This novelty application provides a customizable audio effect for the laptop's physical interaction.