[dba-Tech] Build your own cell phone for $158.00I can buy

Sorry, need my Razr Maxx HD, think it's the best phone I've ever had.


On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 9:00 PM, Jim Lawrence <accessd at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Yeah, but can you build your own phone? ;-)
>
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stuart McLachlan" <stuart at lexacorp.com.pg>
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> I can buy a decent ohone from my telco for the equivalent of about $20 if
> i need "real cheap
> communications"
>
> --
> Stuart
>
> On 28 Apr 2014 at 12:56, Jim Lawrence wrote:
>
> > With a Raspberry PI and a few pieces of off the shelf parts you can
> > hack your own cell phone.
> >
> > It is not a Smartphone by any means but for real cheap
> > communications...
> >
> > http://www.davidhunt.ie/piphone-a-raspberry-pi-based-smartphone
> >
> > Costs:
> >
> >     Raspberry Pi Model B - $40
> >     PiTFT Touchscreen 320×240 - $35
> >     2500mAh LiPo battery - $15
> >     SIM900 GSM/GPRS module - $48
> >     DC-DC boost converter 3.3V - 5V 1A - $10
> >     Cables, connectors, switch, etc.  - $10
> >
> > Total: $158
> >
> > There is a full set of plans and source code up on Guthub
> >
> > Jim
> >
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