RetroTAC Cellular Phone
This project is all about replacing the guts of a classic 1990′s cell phone, the Motorola StarTAC, so that it works on modern GSM networks and can be used day-to-day.
It is based around the Telit module GE863 which supports quad band GSM, serial interfacing and even has a SiRFIII GPS chip inside. It will be hooked to the other primary component, an AVR ATmega microcontroller.
Coupled to the GE863 will be the original StarTAC’s microphone and earpiece, a GSM antenna and sim card holder. Coupled to the AVR will be the original keypad and a 4D Systems 1.7″ OLED display.
Power will be provided by an aftermarket StarTAC Li-Ion 3.6v battery and either an original StarTAC charger or a modified one.
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