Join the Community

Connect with fellow makers, share your builds, get help, and shape the future of DIY-Phone.

Where to Find Us

Choose your preferred platform or join them all!

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Discord

Real-time chat with the community. Get quick help, share progress, join voice calls for build sessions.

  • ✓ #general - Chat about anything
  • ✓ #build-help - Troubleshooting
  • ✓ #show-off - Share your builds
  • ✓ #modules - Add-on development
Join Discord
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GitHub

The home of all code, designs, and documentation. Star, fork, contribute, and track development.

  • ✓ Source code & firmware
  • ✓ KiCad PCB designs
  • ✓ Issue tracking
  • ✓ Discussions forum
View on GitHub
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Hylo

Purpose-driven community platform. Longer-form discussions, project coordination, and collaborative planning.

  • ✓ Project proposals
  • ✓ Resource sharing
  • ✓ Event coordination
  • ✓ Working groups
Join on Hylo

How to Contribute

DIY-Phone is built by people like you. Here's how you can help.

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Hardware

Design new modules, improve the PCB, create case designs, or optimize the component layout.

Skills: KiCad, CAD, 3D modeling

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Software

Improve the firmware, add features, fix bugs, or create apps that run on DIY-Phone.

Skills: C++, Python, CircuitPython

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Documentation

Write tutorials, improve the build guide, translate content, or create video guides.

Skills: Writing, video, teaching

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Design

Create graphics, improve the website, design icons, or help with UX for the phone interface.

Skills: Graphics, UI/UX, web

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Community

Help newcomers, moderate discussions, organize events, or spread the word about DIY-Phone.

Skills: Communication, patience

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Funding

Support development through donations, sponsor specific features, or help with grant applications.

Every bit helps!

Community Spotlight

Featured builds and contributions from our community.

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First Complete Build

The very first DIY-Phone assembled from scratch. Wooden case, working calls and texts!

Builder: Project Creator

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Solar-Powered Variant

Community member added a solar charging panel. Off-grid communication achieved!

Builder: Coming Soon

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Your Build Here

Built a DIY-Phone? Share it with the community and get featured!

Submit your build

Community Values

We're building more than phones - we're building a community. Here's how we treat each other.

👋 Be Welcoming

Everyone starts somewhere. Help newcomers, answer questions patiently, and remember your first project.

🤝 Be Respectful

Disagree constructively. Focus on ideas, not people. Assume good intentions.

💡 Be Curious

Ask questions, experiment, share what you learn. There are no dumb questions.

🌱 Be Open

Share your work, document your process, help others build on your ideas.

Read our full Code of Conduct

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