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FeTAp 611 unplugged: Taking a rotary dial phone to the mobile age

This project transforms a classic rotary phone into a mobile device. Previous talks have analyzed various aspects of analogue phone technology, such as rotary pulse detection or ringing voltage generation. Now this project helps you get rid of the cable: it equips the classic German FeTAp 611 with battery power and a flyback SMPS based ringing voltage generator - but still maintains the classical look and feel. The talk demonstrates the journey of bridging analog and digital worlds, explaining how careful design connects a vintage phone to today’s mobile environment - in a way that will make your grandparents happy.

English
  • Originally Aired December 27, 2025
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Production Code 1973
  • Created December 22, 2025 by
    r4m3u5
  • Modified December 27, 2025 by
    r4m3u5