I'm curious if it's possible to take a second-hand smartphone, strip it down to just the essential components, and then design a custom 3D printed shell for it. I get that it sounds like a crazy challenge, but I'm interested in finding out how to learn to do this. It seems like a fun project, no matter how complicated it might get!
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Honestly, if you're just swapping out the housing, it’s not too hard, especially with Android devices. The tricky part is making sure the touchscreen has a solid backing; otherwise, the glass flexes too much. Just keep that in mind!
You bet you can do it! Some phone models are a lot easier to work with than others. I recently watched a video about this exact idea, and it was pretty detailed. You might want to check it out for a start.
Do you have the link? I'd love to watch it and see what they suggest!
Yeah, a rigid support is crucial! Flexing can cause issues with touch response, which would be super frustrating.