Hello all, I have a prop replica from a TV show that I would love to get to actually function and work as it does in the show, in the show the actors simply spoke to a static prop and it was later editied. I have a Warehouse 13 Farnsworth replica. If you've seen the show it is retro steampunk turn of the century first television looking, but it fits into the palm of your hand. I have one built, and another faceplate so I could build a second one, just no case as of yet. I work at Walmart and have been able to take some of the old small display screens you see advertising toys and such. I have two screens that are a little different each, they are 3" x 2.5" Sideways the screens would fit perfect, length they are a little lacking, but I would hope that since the unit has a round glass magnifying glass lens, it may appear just fine when viewing. The unit has one one push button and two knobs. It works in the show like this, you open the unit, push the black button on the left, it then "calls" another unit, it is not explained on the show, but I assume since the middle knob is numbered 1-12, that you would select and call the unit you wish to reach by selecting their number. The knob to the right is maybe volume. It has a glass chacobon round clear bead (supposed to be the camera lens) and a red light that blinks when the unit functions. I've linked a picture that shows it with the faux antenna they designed on show for it. What I would like to do is to get the pi, or any other suggested board to fit inside and act like a video walkie talkie. Kind of like Apple's Facetime. It would be even better if it could be used to actually be able to call other similar built units for Comic-con to locate other fans but not necessary. I would use this with my wife and son when we go to comic cons, meaning I want it to use something other than wifi to transmit. I understand range will be an issue inside of a metal box. The Farnsworth is 6" tall, 3.5 wide, and the build depth will be around 3/4" so it is going to be very tight. I have a few old cell phone batteries I could use to power it, and the unit has two earphone jacks on the side I would like to use to charge the unit. Wireless charging would be super cool, but not necessary for the space limitations. So what pieces parts and units would anyone here suggest to get this made, or do I still have to wait a while for things to get even smaller?
Thanks
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