Make Your Own Raspberry Pi Cell Phone

[@Tyler-gp8je]

So a.... blackberry pi? Ok ill leave...

[@silver2kgti]

I see what you did there

[@demonsgd5520]

Can you don't

[@null3dgames]

*wheeze*

[@legochewbacca2214]

no wait stay, lets talk

[@bob.ross330]

Take my like. :)

[@BoyAditya]

This is what we all dream of in early 2000. To build your own phone just like building computer desktop

[@paulrodriguez300]

Motorola still has a modular phone like that but there is not much interest from buyers/devs, Moto Z2... Really love the modular phone idea tho

[@nzwaywish]

@@paulrodriguez300 rip projevt Ara

[@dsp4392]

I still dream about this. 5 months after you made that comment. We'll get there.

[@itsmitko7]

First reply from 2020

[@sigitharyadi6513]

I'm still dreaming about it. Modular phone should be an option by now.

[@edwardecl]

I kinda like it, when other people get their thin phones out and put it on the table, you whip that bad boy out. Envy of everyone.

[@LovelyAlanna]

step up your game, desolder some of the usb ports to make it slimmer, you can directly solder the 2g module to the pins in the desoldered usb port, directly soldering the screen would also reduce greatly the size of that thing

[@MrVolt]

Alanna Lopez Trimming it down more is totally possible! For now Im keeping it "full size" since this makes developing with it easier until Im satisfied with the software side of things.

[@erikhasler]

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the pic of the finished product. Still an awesome project though!

[@danceswithglowstix22]

As a beginner, i assume removing the ethernet too would be acceptable?

[@LovelyAlanna]

yes, it's totally possible

[@Entr0py404]

Prototype

[@chronophagocytosis]

I've got an idea. Since it is a proper pi, it can also be used as a desktop computer (to some extent). What if you could slide this phone into a DIY pi laptop sort of device and turn your phone into a proper computer. Alternatively, you could just plug in a display, keyboard and a mouse in order to turn it into a desktop computer. Either way, this certainly has a lot of potential.

[@draenog96]

Dude this is a pretty solid idea

[@BeetleBuns]

the ultimate all in one

[@stevelitt]

this is exactly the kind of thing i want to see on this channel - fun, absurd idea executed really well with an impressive finished product

[@mrburns366]

Glad the regrettable acting is still around

[@nukemanmd]

Well done.It would be pretty cool if the community got together and designed a marketable phone that offered some real upgradeability. A cool camera, ability add a memory, 5G compatibility, speech recognition, etc. Of course, I am asking a bit much for now, but a community designed phone would really be awesome.

[@easycompzeelandold2521]

Why don’t u use android as os? It runs great on the pi 3 b +! I like the design!

[@element14presents]

Which android build works best? Is it GPU accelerated yet?

[@easycompzeelandold2521]

8.1 works fine i can host a .img file if u want me to?!

[@BrainSlugs83]

No way, really? Last I checked there was no Raspberry PI support... Now I'm kind of excited. Is it just the 3.5 b+ or will other PIs run it also??

[@DDBAA24]

I want you to, is 'gapps' working because android means nothing to me unless I can get in the google play store or have some way to get apk's on the board. I tried emetria and something else I think I was having a PSU issue. Any way , where can I find a working image with google play or a way to install apks. Android never plays nice with my hardware for some reason even today I tried booting an x86 64 version in a vm to try it out. I just recently came across this pretty cool older asus netbook. and I ran it live and tried with a full install and it was sitting on a black screen with a blinking cursor for an hour before I was sick of trying. I bought the 3b+ thinking everything that worked on the 3b would work , I was sadly mistaken. I upped the USB output and stuck diet pi on a flashdrive, made a self deleting ramdisk , and customized it to my liking. I manually installed a bunch of software( not from the launcher), the system is pretty optimal, for me. I still want an android os though so please post it, thanks.

[@consciouscool]

I would build this so Google doesn't get anymore of my info. Forget Android.

[@literate-aside]

I’m actually trying to make a device that connects via Bluetooth to my disabled mothers hearing aids, with a very simple GUI so she can make and receive phone calls on her hearing aid. This was a very useful first step, thank you, so much.

[@cptray-steam]

That one parent who makes this for there kid when they asked for a smart phone.... Hahaha that is going to be me when I'm older. I mean they didn't specify...

[@kalebpiper8107]

Perhaps the new Pi Zero 2 W may make a good alternative to the one you used in this project now that it's available.

[@EthanDoezYT]

Why not use a raspberry pi zero? It would make the phone more compact, then you could fit it in your pocket. Also really like this guy and his videos, probably the best on the Ben heck show.

[@muh1h1]

Because it is much slower than the rpi 3B+

[@MotorHorse]

@@muh1h1 For the level of features he showed off in the video even a Zero should be more than enough. In fact, there's a different project that is already using the rPi Zero as a phone that's worth checking out for those interested here: hackaday.io/project/19035-zerophone-a-raspberry-pi-smartphone/log/51839-project-description-and-frequently-asked-questions

[@HS-eq3gk]

I agree, this is the best guy at the moment out of all the new people. No one tops ben tho lol.

[@EthanDoezYT]

Yeah not by that much tho

[@MrVolt]

EthanDoezWhatever. Thanks! Yeah as mentioned below, the zero is much slower compared to the 3B+ especially when running graphical apps, plus I did want the full size usb without needing to add a hub to the zero.

[@DoRC]

Itd be sweet to add a d pad and buttons so you could game on it as well!

[@CozyGen]

Do R/C! Dude that’s such a genius idea 👍🏻 I like it

[@catiosis]

That’s why I looked this up lol

[@Disthron]

I've wanted a new model of Xperia Play for ages now. Anyone remember the Xperia Play? It was the "Playstation Phone" and it was pretty awesome! It worked just like a regular cell phone when closed and when opened it had nice controls to play games on.

[@63ch31]

yeah that thing was rad

[@JamesVincex]

This is amazing. I was wondering how the cellular module connects to a network? Is there subscriber identity module built in? If so which provider does it connect to? Do you have to authenticate with that provider? Do you have log into the provider or is it already configured by the SIM?

[@foff-666]

yes

[@petelee2477]

hey can you put a link to all the tools needed to make it please.

[@petermcilroy1176]

Nice idea,as a prototype. The spare usb ports open up many possibilities.

[@MrVolt]

Peter McIlroy Thanks! Right? Now I can plug in whatever I want on the fly (plus hours of coding) to add more features

[@robomaxx8719]

Nice video Want to see more projects from you

[@talkativetech]

What If I just want to make calls and texts? Can I use the pi zero?

[@liampatrinicola8765]

?

[@JimTheKid]

Definitely

[@cobrastorm5722]

He’s got a Securitron chassis in the background! Very cool!

[@vithujeyakanthan8272]

is it solder or soder?

[@andywest5773]

Awesome project! The chunkiness of the phone and the colors really make it unique. I'll be watching for these in the wild. ;)

[@MrVolt]

Andy West Thanks Andy! Not only is it colorful, but it doubles as a self defense brick

[@streamcastr]

Yup, just like the OG cell phone of the late '80s!! LOL

[@LordGarth6]

ooof the subs on this channel seems to drop everytime a video is posted :/ which sucks cause i want the channel to live and keep up the great content.

[@charliebrownau]

Never get that issue on bitchute but lots of creators REFUSE to support bitchute

[@Otoma]

-Builds his own phone -Is incapable to censor his own number in the post production so he has to hold his thumb over the number

[@quantumfang2185]

Otoma and leaks his number anyways by accident 17:05

[@chemicalmike646]

Sorry for nitpicking, but right at the beginning you made a mistake, (sort of) A USB can be hooked up to your mobile phone, however you just need an adapter cable. My phone is Android and when I tried this, the phone definitely detected it! Sadly though, I couldn't open the files from the USB. This may simply be due to the file format perhaps, OR it detected the space, but needed an app to access the files on the USB.(?) But my point is that if it detects the USB space, that space is usable by the Phone! Peace. :D

[@andrezorro9010]

no SIM card? more of a magician than an engineer this guy

[@espero_dev]

And how did you wire up the speaker and mic

[@Lithium59]

Nice job. I was wondering if someone had a full tutorial for this. You should have put a camera! It would look amazing and the pi 5 now has 2 camera slots so that you can have a from and back camera setup.

[@espero_dev]

Tutorial for how to make the gui

[@gunpowderboardgames]

So cool and I love the steam punk feel! Great work.

[@christianeriksson4733]

That is awesome! Great inspiration and nice to see how it all came together.

[@jameslibby5215]

I'd like to do a project like this with the raspberry pi CM4 and a 4g module. Does anyone have any advice? Also, I'd like to have some faster storage on phone. I've seen how you can boot from usb and maybe even a nvme drive. I'm worried about cooling for an nvme drive and the pi itself. Battery life is also a concern of mine. I was considering booting over a usb drive over a sd card because I've heard they're faster and I don't think cooling the storage would be a concern with a usb drive.

[@TylerMaximus]

Did you end up making one?

[@pjmcbigguns9598]

how is he accessing a mobile network or what network is he using ???

[@dawg338]

PJ McBigguns that’s what I would like to know. Is he getting free access on a cell network?

[@XInfinity2024]

I am wondering the same thing! I wish that was mentioned in the video so that if people wanted to try to get it for free and it wasn't they wouldn't waste money on it.

[@Ganimations-kw8nb]

17:38 inanimate insanity intro

[@Cucu173]

Can this be done with a Pi Zero? And i would like to see thermo-charging abilities. Set it next to a fire or heat source and it start to charge from the heat.

[@stasstas2582]

What library are you using to connect you phone to gsm? Ofono? Is there any available code?

[@Techcommunity360]

Please which software did you use to design the case

[@neophytealpha]

There are other options for a touch screen. Imagine setting up a Pi 4B+ 8G, an HDMI touchscreen or screen connector touchscreen. Hook camera to the camera connector. Then use a phone adapter module. a custom heat sink to redirect the heat. Then small M.2 drive Maybe secondary SD card adapter.

[@AgentVenom-nh5vy]

Hi there just wondering what printer you used.

[@arushikhanna6166]

Can you access the wifi and download apps?

[@4430salton]

Very Good Project thanks for breaking it down for me!!

[@literaturesuccess503]

Where to get the plastic moulds

[@Yotanido]

I like it! Any particular reason you use a custom software instead of running Android on it? You could make it a bit slimmer, too, but for development, it's probably best to leave it full-size.

[@MrVolt]

I'm learning python and this seemed like a good challenge. If I just wanted an Android phone, I would buy one, where's the fun in that? :)

[@Yotanido]

Ah, that makes sense. I was under the impression you were already comfortable with python. When I want to learn a new programming language, I do that, too - just find a fun project and use it :D It's actually kinda funny, I know a couple people who swear by learning from books and the like. Reference material is great, but I feel like it can only teach you so much.

[@mayma721]

Do you have the list with the part number of all the components?

[@platinum7118]

What could make you ally of money is selling the cases that are 3D printed , or just a pack with everything in it.

[@fuzzydragoncosplay955]

this was an interesting video, i can't help but wonder if it could be done with the pi zero 2 w, or if that p is too small to do something like this.

[@StefanBlurr]

you could make a custom pcb with (almost) all components on it, just make the plan and send it to a chinese pcb makers.

[@Trixzza]

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[@Vanillawaffer07]

Do you guys have any recommendations for private electronic engineers that build things for ppl like digital watches etc???

[@reneetolite]

Hi is the settings tab access sim toolkit? or the sim settings?

[@jmm1233]

got that 80s brick aesthetic , love

[@chaos_medz8964]

Will you be able to add additional ram and storage

[@ammaarrahim9544]

idk no

[@jagaddeshannmagham5092]

How will get, this and price

[@RaisingAwesome]

Very inspiring and entertaining build. Great work on Fusion360 cading

[@boulerice-archives]

What is that little module you got to connect the buttons?

[@MrVolt]

Hey Jeremy, it's a teensy LC!

[@boulerice-archives]

@@MrVolt Ah found it online! I bought a mega battery pack brick phone and converting it to a Pi Zero powered 4G/LTE phone! Let me know if y'all interested in see it.

[@anthonyroberts6839]

Were can i pre order😊

[@jensenlloyd7632]

Where did you get the speaker and mic

[@geckoo9190]

I tried to make myself a cell phone out of a raspberry pi, but the total cost was around 5000mxp (around 250 usd), basically the screen was the same price than an average 5" cell phone.

[@michaelclement1337]

Did you use a phone SIM card?

[@Michael-pu9gx]

How much did the whole thing cost

[@lgtwzrd]

Could this be done with the Pi zero 2w?

[@lazyboyghrol]

might be cool to revisit with a Pi Zero

[@mbullify]

AMAZING brother thanks for sharing

[@edinburghlifesoc]

Thank you so much for this video, it’s so helpful for the project I’m working on!

[@TylerMaximus]

How did the project go? Did you make one?

[@TheFlatEarthChannelcom]

How much does it cost to make this?

[@autismisnotacrime8007]

Can you 3d print an old style brick like enclosure for it

[@cobrastorm5722]

Everyone: Why not install my favorite software? Why not gut the Pi? Why not buy an iPhone? Me: Leave him alone! 😭 All he wanted to do was make a phone! 🤣

[@mattb8223]

What kind of microphone did you use?

[@ammaarrahim9544]

on website

[@AirborneSurfer]

That's pretty rad, DJ! I'm pretty sure this is the phone we all wanted when Android came out--modular, expandable, hackable. LET'S GET THIS BABY TO MARKET!!!

[@MrVolt]

Thanks Matt! Right? I'm still mad that Project Ara and the like were canceled. I refuse to believe "progress" for future gadgets means yet more black boxes! (sent from my iphone)

[@AirborneSurfer]

@@MrVolt There was so much hope and optimism for Project Ara, but--alas!--it seems that real progress is going to come from guys like us who are making cool things "Just 'cos" 😉

[@espero_dev]

Thank you your giving me a hard thing but I like challenges I’ll be making a compact phone but like a android feel or apple feel

[@ryanross3322]

It looks great, on the next model you build just get a bigger screen that's all you really need

[@TrioChoasWolves]

Could we get a url list on where to get some of these items?

[@Abc-sl1nf]

Are you supplying the source code?

[@cryptohands]

what is the cost price?

[@lapinus]

Yea it's nice, but with the power of the Pi I'd run some more featured OSes like android or raspbian with some programs to make calls

[@gaming-zombie1392]

Awesome vid Great work...

[@darkus2015]

11:40 that's what he said

[@marcinose]

Lulzbot TAZ for printing. I like it.

[@PEYates]

Hey, great video per usual! I just had a few questions pertaining to the build.. 1.) How long did the total build take in real time? 2.) Where did you source the parts? 3.) What was the price for the PiPhone (all parts & components) around time of build?

[@cocolocobros8457]

Ur a clown

[@BlazeRhythmTV]

Amazing stuff

[@hsnszrtsn]

I have a question, lets say i have a raspberry pi 4 8gb running windows. Can i use a gsm module to make phone calls with this system?

[@mattb8223]

Could you make a list of the parts that you used?

[@MrVolt]

You can find the build details at the community page linked in the description.

[@Miner2589iscool]

Where can I download the firmware to put on the pi?

[@christianmann9237]

@element14presents what sim card and cell service did you use?

[@ConanRider]

Great video. Can't wait to see more. Just one criticism, use a better microphone or record some room tone so that you can remove it. I cant wait to see if you can make it smaller or add some more cool oddities to it.

[@MrVolt]

TheConanRider Upgrades are planned for the future! I'll have improved audio for future builds, lav mic just showed up in the mail!

[@ConanRider]

@@MrVolt Great! Can't wait for more content.

[@qkb3128]

How did you get the keyboard to dial the numbers ... can ya send me links or something... so I can build one. You mentioned Qt or something ... I have the zero ... and the pi 4 8g ... so in essence what I need is a graphical user interface from once I connect the module that I can bring up and use to dial and save contacts and so forth what did you used to do that?

[@nomorecensorship2815]

Qt is the library for building the GUI. Add variables and functions to the GUI elements. (number_0, number_1, add_to_contacts, dial_number, etc.)

[@LoneWolfCodingProfessional]

how about install some operating system designed for mobile or android for open source

[@modm8843]

Thanks really cool I will try to build one !!!

[@andrewriegel6787]

How did u give it service!!??

[@ventupro2223]

Where can I buy the simcom 800 L ??

[@phaobi]

can raspbian OS also be use along with call feature.

[@GameWorkflow]

A thinned out version of this would be cool

[@BOR_T_7841]

I really like what you did, i like Ben Heck too. keep up the good work ! cheers

[@Dobrufusnoretro]

Is it possible to make a similar smartphone but running android or some similar OS capable of running apps and web browsing?

[@enderdude7]

I know that a pi 4 can run android pretty well, so if your using a pi 4 you probably could. Android is also linux based so there might be some patches for the drivers.

[@ryan.a]

With that module Adafruit Feather 32u4 FONA seems like an achievable DIY for my next project. I feel this have a huge potential running Android on it.

[@mrburns366]

This is CLEARLY a case of "Why? Because I can!" if I've ever seen one! 😜😂

[@jaysistar2711]

I think not. The Pinephone and Librem 5 are indicators that more control over phones by users is desired and also GNU/Linux is a desired OS over Android/Linux by many as well. Raspberry Pi is one of the most widely known pieces of GNU/Linux capable mobile hardware. I wouldn't discard this idea so quickly. The phone in the video is bulky, yes, as prototypes typically are, but it could be made to be smaller and mass marketed. Higher end Android devices out class it, but only because the current demand is unknown. Pine64's Rock64 is a Raspberry Pi competitor. What is a Pinephone if not a Rock64 in a phone case with a touch screen?

[@charliebrownau]

Gday Do you have an suggested 4G Module for those in countrys with GSM disable/off

[@dimensionalencounter3689]

I need a full parts list I am missing something, also on the cellular chip they have a upgraded version that is 5v

[@felixfeliyfeliz]

17:06 oh man you just did it even though ben said no 😤😥

[@ClaudeSac]

D’ow! 🤣

[@legitify8]

what is the os iits running so i could download it on git hub or something