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Fun Projects Not To Do: Bluetooth Handset

Fun Projects Not To Do: Bluetooth Handset

I found this bluetooth handset while browsing the web. I like the idea but didn't like the "Retro" style. I decided to make my own.

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Step 1Waiting

The first thing I had to do was wait until my favorite one day deal site had bluetooth headsets. Lucky me I got them on a two for Tuesday special. You can use any bluetooth headset, as long as you can disect it. In the mean time I started gathering the other main part, the telephone handset.

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Feb 14, 2010. 5:23 AMarehauffen says:

My new and inspired cobra style steam punk bluetooth headset!
The handle is for turning the device on/of and accept calls/end calls. the interface at the lower back side is for charging. And: it works!

Jul 7, 2011. 11:17 AMfogman103 says:

You should sell those on etsy.

Apr 2, 2010. 7:16 AMRetroTechno says:

Where did you find that old retro handset? It's awesome! Do you know Austin Powers or something?!? Sweeeet.

Mar 3, 2011. 10:16 AMMavamaarten says:

Hahahah, awesome idea.
Imagine hearing a classic ringer sound, and then seeing someone pull out that wireless handset out of his pocket :D

Apr 10, 2008. 2:24 PMALK says:

Very cool, nice. I actually wanted to do something like this with an original Motorola brick phone - http://www.grooveking.com/blog/2006/03/grooveking-geekout-make-your-old-brick.html - but I'm afraid to f--- it up. I'd love to buy one ready made, if you know anyone who has done this.

Jun 22, 2010. 7:22 PMbad ass pope says:

Sorry, here's a link.

Jun 22, 2010. 7:20 PMbad ass pope says:

If you don't want that particular model of handset, then Think Geek do their own version. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/8928/ P.S. Your link's broken...

Jul 29, 2010. 7:18 AMALK says:

That looks like an interesting alternative, thanks. Link is old and guess that page was taken down. Thanks for the heads-up.

Apr 14, 2010. 2:47 AMZpr88 says:

very cool project... i was wondering if there is a way i can bluetooth my psp to be able to use a bluetooth headset where in i can play music or video remotely.

Mar 2, 2009. 2:17 PMbwpatton1 says:

Ive got an older fluke somewhat like that arent Fluke's awsome?

Mar 28, 2008. 6:19 AMvirgil22 says:

Nice, but be very careful in selecting your "donor" handset. The older handsets used speakers with very different impedence, and the driver in the bluetooth set may not be matched. I tried this using an old bakelite handset and could never get the speaker to be audible - there was some noise but not enough for everyday use. The best thing would be to use the original bluetooth speaker to gebin with, and cross-check the impedence before trashing it in favor of the donor headset speaker.

Jan 2, 2009. 7:57 PMdorame says:

around 160 -164 ohms is good - see step 3 of instructable...

Jan 2, 2009. 7:53 PMdorame says:

Great instructable - just what I needed - built one works great! - thanks :)

Mar 28, 2008. 8:06 PMmitchell12 says:

I want to make one out of a complete phone to have in my room so I don`t need to pry my phone out of my pocket to answer it. The only problem is I can`t figure any easy way to make it "answer" the phone when I pick it up off the original phone stand. Good instructable.

Jan 2, 2009. 7:51 PMdorame says:

The BT function sw is momentary - you could use a magnet on the phone cradle and a reed-switch in the handset :)

Apr 4, 2008. 10:16 AMBytePilot says:

Perhaps connect the old phone cradle switch to the bluetooth "answer" button ?

Apr 13, 2008. 5:13 PMmitchell12 says:

Thought about it but isn't the button momentary on the bluetooth and toggle on the standard phone?

Apr 14, 2008. 2:27 AMBytePilot says:

It's your phone, you're allowed to replace the electrics of the switch. All kinds of possibilities from the mechanical through to using a Bistable triggered on the switch.

Oct 17, 2008. 11:45 PMDerin says:

0 SAW THAT A PHONE HAD A MICROSWITCH SORRY FOR ALL CAPS i just forgot it on

Oct 18, 2008. 8:39 PMnoelle_tan says:

it's a lot like the household wireless phone. doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of a blutooth?

Sep 9, 2008. 8:16 PMmatt_sawyers says:

I've thought about getting one of those old analog phones and doing the same thing...I think I am gonna go do it lol

Jul 19, 2008. 10:48 AMkenn123 says:

Nice! I've been considering a similar project: A blue tooth mouse in an old cell phone

Mar 28, 2008. 9:54 AMweretater says:

Is this one day deal site www.woot.com?

Jul 14, 2008. 7:08 PMdfc849 says:

yup!!!

Mar 28, 2008. 7:39 AM

nickdisney says:

I love Woot.com... the bag o'crap is the best deal... i got a nintendo ds for 5 bucks...

Mar 27, 2008. 8:28 PMcvxdes says:

Gotta love those HTC phones... always big. Do you have to hold that brick to your face if you don't have a bluetooth headset?

Mar 28, 2008. 6:12 AMAuger Duval (author) says:

No you can use the included headphones or as a speaker phone.

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Mar 27, 2008. 7:33 PM

randofo says:

Nice project. Why shouldn't we do it?

Mar 28, 2008. 6:11 AMAuger Duval (author) says:

Honestly... I haven't finished mine. I was slightly discouraged by mutilating the first headset that I haven't really attempted to use the backup. I want to find a better solution to interfacing the external buttons.