r/rotaryphones

Been sitting on this idea for a while and finally had a chance to make it. The idea was simple, old phone helping new phone charging up. My main concern was to get the vibe and aesthetic right and to make it work with all iPhone models; rather than making a scaled down version of a specific model. But it did end up looking similar to one that I grew up with. That one was in beige though.

Added a base with some height and silicone pads, and the handset sits in place with magnets. Also made four of them [one is for myself and another is for someone that I know who will like it].

Want to refine the next ones, and coming up with plans for maybe an embedded charger. So I wanted to ask what details stand out the most to you when something is supposed to feel specifically like a rotary phone. Color, texture, shape, specific model, anything else ...

Have an old rotary phone that is missing the transmitter element in the handset. Can purchase these online, but don’t know the specific part I need. Anyone know the part number or type of transmitter element I require, or where to find this info? Appreciate your help.

I have another video of the gears inside but I cant post more than one video.

Anyways, looking for advice on this super cool phone I found at an antique store!

The dial seems to turn a lot slower than what I think is normal, and gets stuck often while its turning.

Im sure the gears might just need some grease or something, but id wanted to check in here just in case it might be something worse.

Also, I wanted to know if or how I could maybe connect this up to my phone so I could use it since it looks awesome!

it has a weird black plug at the end, nothing plugged into it, a switch ok it that toggles from R In to R Out, and a plug that kind of looks like a fat figure 8 plug for like a TV.

Any help with this guy would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Bluetooth / voip, anything simple. I’ve. been on the hunt for a device that not only makes this useable, but actually rings for incoming calls.

I’ve watched several videos, but they all seem to skip the ring setup part.

Is there a consensus on which device is best for dialing out on this with a ringtone sound + the phone actually ringing on incoming calls?

I bought this 500 on Marketplace because I love the turquoise color and wanted it for my model 500 rotary phone display collection. It was pretty grimy with some rust on the underside and when I opened it up it was absolutely filthy with even more rust. Looked like it had been stored in a wet chicken coop. I am a novice and this is the first one I’ve had to take apart. Would you please look at the pics and tell me if there’s any chance this thing still works, specifically as relates to the terminal block. It’s not imperative, I’m just curious. I’ve been spending a lot of time cleaning it as best I can because I can’t stand the thought of something this dirty coming into my house.