Maker builds a working T9 keyboard attachment for modern smartphones using a Nokia E52 keypad
Summary
A maker named [Jarrett] has built a custom T9 keyboard for modern smartphones, using the keypad from a Nokia E52 (a Symbian phone from 2009) laid over a custom PCB. The project brings back the classic multi-tap texting experience to contemporary touchscreen devices.
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bskyMaker builds a working T9 keyboard attachment for modern smartphones using a Nokia E52 keypadhackaday.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThese days, most of us are fortunate enough to use smartphones with decent touchscreen keyboard capabilities.
However, once upon a time, if you wanted to type something on a phone, you had to tap it out on the number keys instead.
[Jarrett] is bringing that back with a custom T9 keyboard for modern phones.
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