The REAL Perfect Bluetooth iPod Classic

A guide on how to build your very own Bluetooth iPod Classic. This guide should work with both the 5.5, and 6th/7th generation iPod Classic.



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How to open an iPod 6th/7th Generation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aQn-HkvtvM&t=164s



Checkout DankPod's Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4c5wxGbivY&t=158s



Wiring Diagram: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mt0leBBcBgZ3vXhiyMQEATd35M7JIx9B?usp=sharing
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Required Parts and Tools:


Bluetooth Module: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-5-0-Transmitter-Receiver-2-in-1-Wireless-3-5mm-Adapter-NEW/352766506469?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649



Battery: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3000mAh-Extended-Battery-for-Ipod-Classic-5th-Gen-6th-Gen-and-7th-Gen/202981618222?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649i


iFlash Solo: https://www.iflash.xyz/store/iflash-solo/

A button you can use for pairing, I sourced mine from one of these: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/402211681771?oid=114834252623

Kapton Tape


Electrical Tape



Micro Soldering Equipment


0.26mm Coated Copper Wire


Dremmel (Rotary Cutting Tool)


Hot Glue Gun


Electronic Tool Set


Q/A
"How Long does the Battery Last?": Expect over a week of continuous playback, approximately 48 hours with the Display turned on.


"Will this work with my Airpods?": Yes, I've tested with my Airpods Pro and the iPod works just like any other Bluetooth Device.


"I Can't Connect my Bluetooth device to my iPod anymore, what do I do?": You might need to reset your Bluetooth Module. Do this by turning it off, waiting a couple seconds and then switching it to RX mode. Then turn it on and off again, wait a couple more seconds and switch it back to TX mode. (You will need to open your iPod to do this)


"What sort of Bluetooth Range should I expect from my iPod?": Provided you cut a hole into the metal display separator (As shown in the video) you should get at least 1-3 meters depending on what position the iPod is in. Depending on its orientation the signal can get occluded, leading to audio dropouts. In real life use, dropouts are negligible and rarely interrupt the listening experience. Expect even better range on the 5.5g iPod due to its poly-carbonate housing.


Music Used:


Study And Relax by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5764-study-and-relax
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lights by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/LightsSappheiros
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-lbbHQbZNKg

LAKEY INSPIRED - Better Days
Stream on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YxsvYG

LAKEY INSPIRED - The Process
Download→ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...

Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apero Hour by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hour
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Eternity by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3718-eternity
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ghost'n'Ghost - Melancholy
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lov6SlPzSAg



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