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1Review the design and gather the parts
Start with the complete wiring overview and bill of materials. Confirm that your telephone is suitable and identify its network-block terminals before modifying anything.
Wiring overview: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/wiring-overview.html
Bill of materials: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/materials.html
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2Order the PCBs and print the mounts
Order the Audio/Reset A4 and AG1171 carrier boards using the provided manufacturing files. Print the three interior carriers and the appropriate rear USB-C mount for your telephone.
PCB ordering: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/ordering.html
Printed parts: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/printed-parts.html
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3Prepare the LilyGO controller
Remove the original battery holder, add the required signal and power connections, fit the board into its printed carrier, and inspect every connection before continuing.
Preparation overview: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/lilygo.html
Wiring connections: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/lilygo-connections.html
Inspection: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/lilygo-inspection.html
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4Assemble the custom boards and cables
Populate the AG1171 carrier with the specified through-hole components and Silvertel module. Prepare the cables connecting the LilyGO, Audio/Reset board, carrier board, and telephone.
Board assembly: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/assembly.html
Cable preparation: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/harnesses.html
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5Prepare the battery
Attach tabs and insulated leads to the 21700 cell, verify polarity with a multimeter, and connect BAT and BATN exactly as documented. BATN must remain isolated from system ground because it is part of the LilyGO battery-protection circuit.
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6Install the firmware and SIM
Upload the current RotaryCell firmware through the LilyGO ESP-USB port using the documented ESP32-S3 settings. Install and activate a compatible physical voice SIM, then confirm cellular registration.
Firmware: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/firmware.html
SIM setup: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/sim.html
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7Install and wire the assemblies
Mount the LilyGO, Audio/Reset board, AG1171 carrier, battery, antenna, and rear USB-C connector inside the telephone. Connect Ring and Tip to the appropriate terminals on your phone’s network block; terminal arrangements vary between telephone revisions.
Installation: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/mounting.html
Rear connector: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/connector.html
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8Adjust, test, and close the phone
Begin with both audio trimmers near their midpoint, place test calls, and adjust the earpiece and microphone levels as needed. Confirm rotary dialing, incoming and outgoing audio, switchhook operation, mechanical ringing, charging, and battery operation before closing the case.
Audio adjustment: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/audio.html
Final checks: https://evilroot.net/RotaryCell/checks.html
Carl F.
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