Live Counter Revives Old Nokia Phone’s Utility

Old hardware you may have on hand cannot only inspire projects in their own right, but can facilitate the realization of any ideas you have been planning. Using a Nokia N900, [MakerMan] concocted a light-up sign with a live subscriber and view count of his videos.

[MakerMan] milled out the logo used on the sign with his DIY CNC machine — built from rotary bearings and recycled stepper motors off industrial Xerox printers. The meticulous application of a jigsaw, rotary tool, and grinder resulted in a sturdy frame for the sign while a few strips of RGB LEDs imbue it with an inspiring glow. All that was left was to mount the phone in place and tape it for good measure.

[MakerMan] mentions that near the end of the 4-5 day build the phone ran into some issues which he doesn’t detail. He does note that he managed to underclock the phone to use less power, which may have played a part. Despite that, the Nokia lives up to its legacy of sturdy utility — even if it isn’t for its intended purpose — and as a powerful reminder to keep on hacking and making!

In the past, we’ve featured a few different Nokia hacks — from turning one into an Arduino shield, to using their displays in projects, to detailing a serious SMS blocking exploit back in the day.

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