How I Made My Own iPhone from a Block of Aluminum

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I carved an iPhone out of a solid block of aluminum and turned it into a working custom phone. It took me over a year, from measuring every tiny part to carefully using a CNC machine to cut the complex shapes and fit all the pieces together. This is the first step toward a future where anyone can make their own unique smartphone!

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