creakwork12
make your framework hinge rusty (wow it's also written in rust too)
What is it?
What it is
A software tool that simulates the sound of a creaky wooden door by mapping the physical position and movement of a laptop hinge to audio parameters.
Why it exists
To provide a humorous effect specifically optimized for the hinge stiffness of the Framework 12 laptop.
Who should use it
Framework Laptop 12 owners looking for a novelty audio effect that simulates creaky wooden door sounds based on hinge movement.
Who should avoid it
Users not using a Framework Laptop 12 (due to hardware-specific optimization), users on non-Linux operating systems, or users seeking professional audio tools.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How creakwork12 works
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You interact with it
Open creakwork12, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Provides a humorous/novelty user experience
- Low-level hardware interaction via libiio
- Written in Rust for performance and safety
Disadvantages
- Limited testing (specifically optimized for Framework 12)
- Potential dynamic linking issues on non-Fedora distributions
- Requires manual dependency installation for source builds
Installation
cloud
N/A
docker
N/A
native
Download the executable from the releases tab, run `chmod +x` on it, and run it. Alternatively, git clone and run `cargo run` (requires `libiio-devel` and `alsa-lib-devel` on Fedora, or `libasound2-dev` and `libalsa-dev` on Debian/Ubuntu).
compose
N/A
FAQ
What does creakwork12 do?
It turns your Framework 12 laptop's hinge into a creaky wooden door by generating sound effects based on hinge position and movement speed, inspired by the LidAngleSensor project.
How do I install and run creakwork12?
Download the executable from the releases tab, run `chmod +x` on it, then execute it. Alternatively, clone the repo and run `cargo run` after installing required dependencies: `libiio-devel` and `alsa-lib-devel` (or `libasound2-dev` and `libalsa-dev` on Debian/Ubuntu).
Will creakwork12 work on laptops other than the Framework 12?
It is primarily tested and optimized for the Framework 12's hinge stiffness, but the author notes it may work on other laptops too — though this is untested and mileage may vary.
What factors affect the sound produced by creakwork12?
The pitch of the creak depends on the hinge's position, while the volume depends on how quickly you adjust the hinge — faster movement produces louder sounds.
Are there any known compatibility issues when running creakwork12?
Yes, the executable was built on Fedora, so users on other Linux distributions may encounter dynamic linking issues and might need to adjust dependencies or rebuild from source.
Why was creakwork12 created?
The project was created for fun — the author describes it as a humorous way to make your laptop hinge sound like a creaky wooden door.
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