This would appear to be useful but I don't know the accuracy of it - https://e-labinnovations.netlify.app/no ... th-arduinoMy issue is that I have no clue how to do this as I am a beginner, I have only soldered once. Does anyone know what I should do?
But getting a Pico into an N1600, soldered to the motherboard to use the fitted display and keypad, is not an easy project, it is certainly not a first time project. I am not convinced many with reasonable skills and experience would even attempt it.
I would suggest starting with an N1600 LCD display module sold on eBay and the like, get that working outside the phone first. And I'd even suggest getting an N5110 LCD working first as they can be had on carrier boards which are much easier to connect to.
I recommend putting aside your plans for now; just put your Pico, LCD and keypad in a plastic case. That would seem a prerequisite for what you plan anyway, will allow you do all you will have to do to make it a reality. When you have gained the skills you need you can then reconsider using an actual phone.
To be honest, as much as repurposing a Nokia 1600 may appeal, using a better and larger colour LCD, a keypad which is more convenient to use, will likely be easier, possibly cheaper, and will likely serve you better in the long term.
Statistics: Posted by hippy — Thu Dec 26, 2024 2:42 pm