Cell Phone Modding

PohTayToez · 02-02-2007, 05:39 AM

OK, I have a real crappy cell phone. It's one of those outdated model pre-paid ones, and I've dropped it so many countless times that the outside is all scratched to hell. I think I'd like to do something to it, but I'm not sure what. It must remain in functional order. I thought about LEDs, but I don't want to kill the battery life, so I think I'm going with non electrical modifications. The only thing I can think of right now, is just take it apart (done before... it's been through the wash 3 times now), and spray paint the case, probably black. I'd like it to be computer themed, so I'll probably just stick a Core 2 sticker or something on it. This is pretty plain, but I'm open to suggestions. Also, I'm not against using a dremel, as long as the phone remains just as functional before hand as after. I'll try to post pictures of my unmodified phone tomorrow.

Also, how could I make it so the paint would be less likely to chip off? Should I sand it first, and is the stronger paint?

PohTayToez · 02-02-2007, 05:45 AM

http://www.diyhappy.com/nes-controller-cellphone-mod/

OMFG, this would be sweet, although I'd like to do it with something else, not just an exact copy, but the same idea? Any suggestions... nothing too bulky. Again... maybe something computer related...

Ben · 02-02-2007, 01:43 PM

Well you said computer related...So I looked to my left and there I saw a usb cord. You could always make a giant usb phone. Just the end of the cord though, no actual cord would be used. Just the end. I hope you're not too confused and you know what I'm talking about.

PohTayToez · 02-02-2007, 08:46 PM

Yeah I know exactly what you mean, but I don't have that much talent. I couldn't create something like that from scratch. I like the idea of using an empty case, like the NES controller, though. Any ideas like that?

Ben · 02-02-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PohTayToez

Yeah I know exactly what you mean, but I don't have that much talent. I couldn't create something like that from scratch. I like the idea of using an empty case, like the NES controller, though. Any ideas like that?

I'm really not sure about anything computer related. I was thinking mouse or half a modem but all too bulky..NES controller is probably your best bet...and it just looks plain awesome.

PohTayToez · 02-03-2007, 08:43 PM

I think I'll probably go with an NES or SNES controller. The only computer related thing I can think of that might work would be a laptop hard drive., but that would still be pretty big.

Ben · 02-03-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PohTayToez

I think I'll probably go with an NES or SNES controller. The only computer related thing I can think of that might work would be a laptop hard drive., but that would still be pretty big.

Yeah..and most people don't even know what a laptop hard drive looks like. they'd be really confused as to why you're putting a hunk of metal to your ear.

02-02-2007, 05:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 18 Posts: 2,532	Cell Phone Modding OK, I have a real crappy cell phone. It's one of those outdated model pre-paid ones, and I've dropped it so many countless times that the outside is all scratched to hell. I think I'd like to do something to it, but I'm not sure what. It must remain in functional order. I thought about LEDs, but I don't want to kill the battery life, so I think I'm going with non electrical modifications. The only thing I can think of right now, is just take it apart (done before... it's been through the wash 3 times now), and spray paint the case, probably black. I'd like it to be computer themed, so I'll probably just stick a Core 2 sticker or something on it. This is pretty plain, but I'm open to suggestions. Also, I'm not against using a dremel, as long as the phone remains just as functional before hand as after. I'll try to post pictures of my unmodified phone tomorrow. Also, how could I make it so the paint would be less likely to chip off? Should I sand it first, and is the stronger paint?

02-02-2007, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ben VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Decatur, Georgia Posts: 2,849	Well you said computer related...So I looked to my left and there I saw a usb cord. You could always make a giant usb phone. Just the end of the cord though, no actual cord would be used. Just the end. I hope you're not too confused and you know what I'm talking about. __________________ WARNING: Licking your computer monitor may be hazardous to your health. Mobo: [Abit KN8 SLI, Socket 939] CPU: [AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.0 Ghz OC'd to 2.7 Ghz] RAM: [1GB DDR pqi Turbo Memory] GPU: [Nvidia 256MB XFX6800XT] HDD: [Maxtor 100GB] PSU: [Antec 400w] Did you know that if you say gullible really slowly it sounds like Goat Cheese?

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02-02-2007, 05:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 18 Posts: 2,532	http://www.diyhappy.com/nes-controller-cellphone-mod/ OMFG, this would be sweet, although I'd like to do it with something else, not just an exact copy, but the same idea? Any suggestions... nothing too bulky. Again... maybe something computer related...

02-02-2007, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 18 Posts: 2,532	Yeah I know exactly what you mean, but I don't have that much talent. I couldn't create something like that from scratch. I like the idea of using an empty case, like the NES controller, though. Any ideas like that?

02-03-2007, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 18 Posts: 2,532	I think I'll probably go with an NES or SNES controller. The only computer related thing I can think of that might work would be a laptop hard drive., but that would still be pretty big.