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Is it possible for a novice to build their own smartphone?

4 points by patientplatypus ↗ HN
Hey guys-

I was wondering if anyone had any guides for a novice to build their own smartphone. I used to build my own desktop computers as a kid and I'm willing to do some basic soldering. I just am looking for some instructable guides with part lists and what hooks up to what. Seems like a fun side project that shouldn't be too difficult considering where the tech is at these days.

Thanks!

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NoOn3
I think it's possible. You can see project like Openmoko(http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Main_Page) and neo900(https://neo900.org/). It's open source and allow you to download schematics(http://projects.goldelico.com/p/gta04-main/downloads/)
NoOn3
But it's not so easy. You need to know simple electronics and communications protocols(https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/37814/usart-...). Read chips datasheet and connect it as indicated there.

You need to know some electronic design automation software(like Kicad), to draw schematics and layout. Order board somewhere like https://oshpark.com/ soldered or solder it yourself. Put it all together with screen and hull. And maybe write some software:-)

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