The Raspberry Pi has led to many great DIY electronics projects and people love phones, so it’s probably inevitable they would be combined. The result of this glorious mashup is the PiPhone, the DIY smart phone.

David Hunt is the DIY guru behind the PiPhone and many other amazing Pi DIY projects. To simplify development the phone uses off the shelf parts; an Adafruit touchscreen display, SIM900 GSM/GPRS mobile module, a Raspberry Pi and cable ties. A parts list that led to the $150 build cost.

Presented for your viewing pleasure is the DIY project that could save your life, who knows when you might have to build your own phone to get out of a tough situation. Sit back, relax and let the DIY ideas run wild…