Spotify Streaming on a modded 17-year-old iPod Classic (via Raspberry Pi)

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Info about Spotify's pay:
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[@DankPods]

Oh my 👀

[@luckfea]

Now it's your turn...

[@nunofbarros98]

Yeah, just do it

[@berkakarcaloglu1915]

DankPods come on m8, put a rPi zero inside an old case 😁

[@AlexSinclair]

Everybody watching this video: "I wonder if DankPods has seen this"

[@isabelavesa8346]

Now it's your turn =))))

[@rsolsjo]

"What are your Spotify playlists?" *Pulls out 17-year-old iPod*

[@JuanC17Playz]

lol

[@Eaglethegreat]

20* (gah damn 20 years)

[@BigTea]

What do I need to pay you for this?

[@ellyawesome]

OMG. I want one!!! Amazing dude!!!

[@GuyDupont]

Thank you!!

[@silviurec8550]

I want one too!

[@TheRetroGamingKid]

Love to do this with my iPod nano 4gen

[@ajemajh]

@@TheRetroGamingKid how you could even do that

[@iHawke]

@@ajemajh it wouldn't be impossible but incredibly difficult

[@johnisdoe]

It's cool how the screen is green and black just like Spotify

[@GuyDupont]

I can remotely connect to the raspberry pi inside and enter the WiFi credentials for another computer. By default I have it hotspotted to my phone so I can always connect.

[@ShippoHsu]

I’d like to have it orange and black ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@tanmay______]

@@ShippoHsu oh yeah piHub coming soon :)

[@windspeed3990]

@@ShippoHsu nice

[@AjiRahman]

green background with black font are awesome tho.

[@kirbeast46]

This is incredibly well done! I love how far you went to preserve the classic iPod experience all while bringing it up to modern standards.

[@GuyDupont]

Thanks! Exactly what I was going for.

[@vicentereyes9361]

🤦‍♂

[@vicentereyes9361]

@@GuyDupont J

[@jjuarez83]

The modern standard being own nothing and be happy?

[@kirbeast46]

@@jjuarez83 Modern standards being not having to sync with a computer when you want to add a new song. And being happy with your music no matter how you listen to it ☺️

[@cashmoney221]

“Tell Em” is now my most streamed song 🤯 Guy thank you for sharing me & everyone streaming much love !

[@GuyDupont]

That's cause it's a banger

[@calhusk8347]

Completely bonkers. I've been following the new wave of open source ipod upgrades and people like Dankpods for a while now, but this is some next level shit! Your dedication, creativity and resourcefulness comes out as straight up wizardry. Highly commendable work you're doing (and thanks for mildly shitting on spotify/encouraging direct artist support at the end)

[@Meeee_MEE-me]

This. Is. Worth. Every. Second. Of. Watching. Your. Upgrade. Videos. For. This. iPod. I applaud you, sir! That is top shelf and as already mentioned - highly commendable. I have zero experience in doing anything that you mentioned in these videos. But I have at least 4 pre-2004 iPods. That I’d love to breathe new life into. You have inspired me.

[@S4M3350]

I’d think it’d be really cool to streamline the manufacturing process and start selling these, I’d be first in line!

[@hamimabd]

And Apple won't like it

[@theliamcooke]

@@hamimabd Apple tried to sue Modbook for using their macbook pro as a base for their tablet, they lost and the court ruled it was up to the consumer to do what they want with a product they own

[@hamimabd]

@@theliamcooke thanks?

[@Sijan.G]

@@hamimabd they might sue

[@Sauce.714]

@@Sijan.G sue woo

[@JKNProductions]

Great project. Apple please make an Apple Music version of the iPod on its 25th anniversary

[@hilal_younus]

So, I was just scrolling through apple’s website (to check out the new Mac) , then I realised there was a section called ‘music’ , I thought it was weird because I thought only Apple Music was a product which was somewhat related to Music , Except I was wrong. They sell Their audio stuff like airpods and stuff along with an iPod touch in that section..... So, they still sell the iPod , here’s the link: www.apple.com/ipod-touch

[@JKNProductions]

@@hilal_younus I was meaning a classic iPod with a click wheel. The iPod touch

[@stephenvalente3296]

Unfortunately Apple aren’t that focussed on nods to nostalgia these days. It would be so easy for them to engineer one too, and stick a ton of storage in them. That said, given what Apple charge for SSD’s, the prices would probably be insane!

[@mefairo]

yeah or make it possible for us ipod users to mod it for bluetooth access or wireless harddrive access with a simple wifi\bluetooth chip so we are more happier ;D ;D ;D

[@solargehirn]

This is so amazing!! You basically built what I dreamed the future to be like back then, when streaming services didn't even exist yet. I would have payed a fortune for it in 2004

[@wh1z1er]

The way you explain this project along with the calm background music has been a breath of fresh air compared to videos I watched in youtube. The spotify notice at the end is commendable.. finally giving kudos to those that helped you is inspiring.. you found a fan in me! Keep it up!

[@leo34150]

Omfg you can use the wheel with a pi now? I guess i'll be making a PiPod reloaded

[@GuyDupont]

Yup it wasn't too bad! I think this specific generation is the easiest though

[@vicentereyes9361]

[@teddyfurstman1997]

As a Guy who loves Old iPods and Spotify, This is amazing. Edit: OMG thanks for for likes.

[@JuanC17Playz]

I'm starting to like ipod classic

[@teddyfurstman1997]

@@asumaran Indeed. I have an iPod Touch and my Samsung a51 Smartphone from Verizon now.

[@teddyfurstman1997]

@@JuanC17Playz Me too. They are still cool.

[@J0kerHecz]

You're welcome for the Likes, hopefully that helped restore some bit of your self esteem, here hold mine as well :D

[@brandona.4600]

The always cringy “thanks for the likes” gotta love it

[@harryyork8847]

It’s honestly criminal you don’t have more subs, I only found your channel today and am in awe! Keep up the excellent work! Looking forward to the next project

[@adamkalimi3542]

Thanks for making this. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Very clear that you have a passion for your skills. Keep it up dude.

[@dariobelixPC]

You are a wizard of the 21st century! Epic

[@dantbarnes]

This is awesome, I don't understand most of this but still watched it all. Fascinating. Also kudos to mention supporting artists by buying merch and physical media. Important stuff.

[@yuki-jw8mb]

I absolutely love anything tech stuff while not having any tech skills and watching you have been so satisfying. I can't believe I found this 2 year old video of yours and now I've subscribed to your channel. Your work is very interesting. Keep it up!

[@GuyDupont]

Love this, thank you so much!

[@danjustice1751]

One of the coolest projects I've seen! Love the haptic feedback as an extra touch

[@Captain_Jackass]

Got this in my recommended, hope more people are as lucky as me

[@LoneWolvezMontages]

Please start making kits for this I'll buy two asap

[@RamLaska]

Honestly, the iPod case is little more than a fancy Altoids tin. Get yourself a box, create your own interface with switches (or knobs, or whatever you like), and load the software onto the Pi Zero. Not a SIMPLE project, but definitely doable, from the sound of it!

[@LoneWolvezMontages]

@@RamLaska if I had the time or computer smarts to do it I would but not everyone knows how to do it that wants to

[@beffinyuhandyta4352]

I'll buy five

[@isclust745]

one more here

[@oscarvelay]

u r the greatest - love your clarity in speech and execution. thank u for the vid

[@mrgangsterboy6773]

Tim Cook be like: OK WE NEED TO END THIS GUY UNLESS HE PUTS APPLE MUSIC ON THAT

[@snoozy355]

I love this so much. Awesome effort. Would love to see a review of the unit, especially all the menus and functions available via the click-wheel

[@AndyTanguay]

It's the realization of the "celestial jukebox" in a form from when it was a far-off fantasy. Super cool

[@ilovedagreenday]

I like how you showed off the product right away, and then used the rest of the video to explain the process. Honestly a breathe of fresh air where it's 15 minutes, but the whole build and explanation is sprinkled throughout.

[@GuyDupont]

I appreciate this because truthfully I had no idea what I was doing, and still struggle with how to layout/pace my videos. KZbin seems to incentivize keeping people around as long as possible, but I 'd rather break it up for different audiences.

[@AlZoolander]

Really glad I watched to the end, I totally didn't expect it but I think your messaging is right on. I use Spotify all the time but supporting the actual artists is important!

[@brianarroyo3228]

What an amazing project, i didnt know that iPod Classic was so big and fat xd

[@GuyDupont]

It is a chonk, for sure. Feels good in the hand tho.

[@brianarroyo3228]

@@GuyDupont hahahah one question, can you upload (or where i can find) the code of the "SPod" for that ?

[@GuyDupont]

@@brianarroyo3228 I'm going to upload that later today. Link will be in the description

[@lihtan]

The iPod Classics used to store all their music on a 1.8" hard drive.

[@leomonz]

First and 2nd gen are pretty big

[@Mr_Jonno]

Congratulations on such a RAD invention. Man this is so cool. I would love to have one of these. Love your message as well of supporting artists directly, such a good point. Keep up the good work Guy, this is seriously so cool. Reddit did not disappoint on this video suggestion! Liked and Subscribed 😃🤙

[@RICKRATT1]

Just found this vid, props to you dude. You got mad skills and have inspired me to mod my old iPods. Much respect.

[@ADDG880]

Wow. Thank you for this! Wonderful project, and excellent video. Also, GREAT support for artists. 🤘🏻

[@karlmee1234]

This is awesome, I'd love to see a written or video tutorial on how to get it all wired up and working. Great video :)

[@benjiwhy]

man this is insane! Good work!

[@carlstanford7607]

It’s such a cool achievement. The joy of the iPod for me was the music you owned was in your pocket and not on a server …but man what great work you did. Display looks great. Good work

[@Rafdog101]

Incredible build, well explained, great smooth enjoyable video -- definitely got my sub. Well done. Keep up the great creative work.

[@brmotoren9889]

here from reddit! i love this project so much! cant believe you have so few subs for like 1 mil quality.

[@GuyDupont]

Thanks! Workin' on it. I have some production experience, but really only started cranking out my own projects recently. Hoping to see some growth!

[@jmgrace44]

This is so freaking impressive. Bravo.

[@hiEste]

spectacular project! 😩 you a genius for this

[@kevinwu951]

This has been in my dreams for years... thank you for making it reality! Amazing work!

[@DOSputin]

Pretty cool. If you are interested in doing a V2.0 with bespoke PCBs, and a lot less hot glue, let me know. I would be happy to help with the electronics engineering and help you get some prototypes fabricated. I could see this as a cool niche kit, to save dying, unsupported iPod hardware. While I don't like Spotify, I think that the idea has a lot of merit, and it could utilize other less cring-worthy services for streaming music. There are better embedded OS options too for the Pi, that would allow the finished kit to consume substantially less power.

[@aerotraveldji]

Hello, How can we have a talk about it?

[@kunalnn017]

I saw this video multiple times and just can’t believe the true potential of raspberry pie and how well it fits into the retro ipods. I absolutely loved this and shared this with all my friends. I salute you brother a super ingenious way of implementing the best of current times with the nostalgic retro feels. I would just looooovee to have a dev kit eith all these tools to create one on my side. Again absolutely amazing bro..please keep up the great work. Already subscribed to your channel and looking forward to more such incredible work 😊👍✌️

[@handleshtick]

Awesome video! Amazed you managed to cram everything you needed into the iPod case.

[@josealberto8764]

Amazing project and a great explanation! You have inspired me to think again about kickstarting my thesis degree project :)

[@blackhawkthepirate]

Awesome stuff! I had an idea a while ago for game boy with kite’s circuit sword and rpi cm3 that would run retropie and some iPod-like software. This project seems like it will be a great learning experience to make it easier when I get around to that project. Thanks so much for posting this! As someone who enjoys projects like this, I know how much work goes into just the project, let alone explaining it well in a video.

[@MovieDump]

End to end, great job! The 4g iPod is pretty much a single purpose device anyway so making it a Spotify Only device is perfectly apt. Good stuff, good info.

[@angrymini]

absolutely brilliant video! Im super inspired to pick up a project like this now! thanks mate

[@Sajingu]

Just found the channel on this video and this is amazing. I can already tell that this is gonna a great channel to keep coming back to.

[@GuyDupont]

Ayy thank you! Hope you enjoy

[@TheBudin1993]

Bro i would buy one, loved it!

[@SlightlyMellow]

Is there anyway you can create a step by step guide? I would love to take on this as a project and create my own.

[@GuyDupont]

I plan to build another one after I work on some other projects for a while. And if I do that, I will definitely turn it into a guide. Need to streamline the process a little bit!

[@jhenri2893]

@@GuyDupont Please do bro I’m very interested, I plan to use this for my senior project. Computer Engineering Tech major 😌

[@kylemichiels1467]

@@jhenri2893 If you want this as a major, why do you need to follow a guide, this is much more fun to figure out on your own.

[@jhenri2893]

@@kylemichiels1467 No I am currently a CET major, in my last two semesters now. But yes, it is fun to figure out on my own but due to it being a significant grade, I could definitely use a “study guide” lol

[@kylemichiels1467]

@@jhenri2893 Following a guide isn't learning. It's following instructions like building a lego model.

[@Rod-bp8ow]

There are gadgets that are designed to be as established in different perspectives. It is always free flowing and developing. Dissecting the details and placing it back is continuous growth. Man is in control. Congratulations.

[@cristiansalinas1996]

This has got to be one of the coolest things I’ve seen built, very motivating to build my own!

[@gilkosky]

Here from Italy, respect bro🇮🇹❤

[@doyousmellitfrodo]

Came here for the iPod content but rewatched to take notes on how you decorated your house

[@GuyDupont]

Best comment 😁 Can't take all credit - my wife has impeccable taste

[@JonMurray]

This is awesome man! Agreed as well. I couldn’t live without music. New subscriber ✌🏻

[@Anime_Beats]

This is incredible, more modernization mods would be awesome to see. Subscribing!

[@stevenmorris5562]

Amazing. So cool to see as a former electronics hacker from the days of apple II and early Macs. And thanks Guy for calling out Spotify on their treatment of artists and encouraging us to support artists.

[@iamkevinmiranda]

I would pay this man a lot of money to have this done on an old iPod for me! You're a legend sir. Love this!

[@leticiav.delmaschio6274]

that’s literally what’s i’ve always wanted to buy but never have seen, i’m happy someone finally had the idea and made it!!

[@Joffrey373]

Excellent project! Well done and thanks for posting this.

[@chamavito]

Absolutely awesome!

[@EddyGann]

Guy, you’re an absolute rockstar. The stuff you’ve done consistently blows my mind.

[@GuyDupont]

Thanks Eddy!!!

[@taboojedi]

Just when I thought I was done with modding iPods 😩😍. Well done !!!

[@musselicious]

Awesome 😊👏🏻 we need more fun projects like this 👍🏻

[@anDrewTheDude]

Literally subscribed solely because this guy truly cares about artists making the music and would rather you support them directly instead of just only streaming their music. Even after showing you a dope way to stream music! His heart and mind are definitely in the right place!

[@SuperHappyNotMerry]

I really love this! I wish I could have something like this with the chassis of the nano 3rd gen (the one that got away; I always wanted one as a kid). I often find myself wanting to go out without taking my phone, just to disconnect, but having music is the only thing that stops me from doing that-I know I could still buy an mp3 player and load in my songs but this just seems so much cooler. I really think there's a market for products like this. I predict tech intended for one thing only will make a comeback sometime in the coming years. people are getting tired of always being "on" y'know, and leaving your phone at home sounds more and more appealing. I would definitely buy something like this. I don't think I have the skills to make one myself but if I did I absolutely would. this was lovely!

[@isclust745]

This is really nice man.! loved it thanks for all the info provided also good thing mention the music albums and artist imprtance

[@chriscasillas]

I've watched a couple videos like this today, now that news is out about the iPod being discontinued. Feeling nostalgic and so impressed by the mods out there.

[@techmaster9436]

DankPods enters the chat, "Oh my..."

[@vicentereyes9361]

[@j0sp0r]

I have a spare old iPod Classic 5th. Maybe I should give myself a start :D

[@Der_Gallier]

Really love that you talked about the Spotify stuff at the end

[@denizakkaya4497]

This is great stuff! Very nice spirit man! Keep up the good work!

Fantastic job and great video! I'm sure I have a 4th gen lying around somewhere... All we need now is a step-by-step guide for idiots such as myself 🤔

[@WizardBlobMovies1234]

A step-by-step would be awesome for me too!

[@killroytm]

I can honestly say, as a former early 2000's iPod owner, I just cried a little watching this and I can bet that Steve Jobs is in heaven smiling from ear to ear.

[@BrandonDudley]

Steve Jobs absolutely loathed people tampering with, or customizing Apple devices.

[@richeyrich2203]

Steve Jobs isn't dead

[@AaronLeeParvin]

@@richeyrich2203 bro he’s dead he died from cancer before the iPhone 6 came out.

[@lance_374]

@@AaronLeeParvin *iPhone 5 or possibly 4s

[@efesonugur4115]

he would be mad about pretty much every detail including the soldering

[@thesilvercreepers]

I've just started to learn C and when you said that you wrote the click wheel software in C I just had to take a look. i learned a lot just from that (like bitwise operators/operations)and googling things I didn't know, it was super useful. Great project man keep up the good work :)

[@GuyDupont]

That makes me happy!

[@latabakaa2911]

all i can say is just amazing video, i am an spanish software engineering student and this really inspired me, i really loved the video and the idea, it's so original and incredible, congratulations dude!

[@wolfgangholzl9225]

Cool, whish I had the skills to turn my kids iPods into your iSpotifyPod

[@JRcash226]

Bruh release this as a Kit with Dankpods and you will sell millions😍❤️

[@etchasketch4]

The early 2000s were so classy and grown up. I just started using my iPod Shuffle plugged in the iLuv i209 speaker for bedtime :) no screens. Much respect!

[@skinnysince96]

i know someone is cool when they do something like this and also they proudly smile while they talk about the things they did

[@Jamie_2012_GT]

I think USB-C would be a smart thing to put on it for longevity.

[@GuyDupont]

Yup, that would be great. I just had the micro USB sitting around.I just checked and they actually have the same part I used in a new USB-C format. Gonna order that now!

[@NintendoCraft28]

Think you could do this with Apple Music?

[@gauravae86]

I would like that as well. Don’t like Spotify

[@thecustompropper1279]

Great job, as a software engineer myself I loved the explanation on how you got the clickwheel to talk to raspotify listener. Will try to follow this as soon as I get my hands on an iPod

[@junayd1010]

Great vid 👍🏼, need to attempt this myself but will wait for the step by step guide. Keep up the great work.

[@MyUncleWorksForNintendo]

Cool project for sure! A few years ago, I spent a lot of time and money finally perfecting my 512GB local storage iPod Video Pro with a full gold casing (something I wanted for years and years to hold all my music on me at once), only to realize that the clickwheel interface aged terribly and I can't stand to use it in the age of touchscreens 😂 also, at this point, I have well over 512GB of local music files anyway (I'm a DJ) and love discovering music via streaming services, so the whole project was basically pointless in the end, but still fun and resulted in a cool device to look at 🤷‍♂️ I've kept the iPod still for nostalgia and just to show it off sometimes cuz it's cool, but I may sell it at some point.

[@yvettemendiola5285]

If you do please inform me. Thanks!

[@Caz_4]

For v2.0, I think it would be really cool to see you be able to stick a MicroSD in and download your playlists to it (similar to the Mobile App). Then you don't need to worry about WIFI.

[@kongson14]

then what is streaming lollll

[@quackywhackityphillyb.3005]

Thats just a normal ipod

[@tenslider6722]

Kudos bro, you've earned my subscription instantly.

[@redresonant9296]

Cool, used to fix iPods back in the day, great devices! Very neat to see you tackle this with your creativity!

[@ernesto2237]

Are you interested in sells this iPod?, if so how much. Thank you. By the way, good job.

[@jaiobichannel3724]

blackgeek👋

[@GuyDupont]

Welcome! I need to figure out which of my friends speak Italian so I can watch ☺️

[@saadmasroor1933]

You are a Genius Man! Keep up the good work.

[@TradieTrev]

Amazing hackery! Love your work!

[@tannerdeal]

Where is DankPods?

[@GuyDupont]

😆 Is there some kind of bat signal I have to send up

[@tannerdeal]

@@GuyDupont I'm sure he will be here soon

[@MonMon-vy8cb]

Yes, definitely it comes in my mind when i hear ipod classic. Maybe you can send him one of this.

[@syrus3k]

Props for supporting artists, especially sitting in front of your record collection ;)

[@CarlosFigueroa]

Super cool project! Amazing work !!

[@andrewtallarigo3704]

This is AMAZING! The spotify pocket thingy

[@marystrodl4676]

Just wanted to say I really do appreciate the discussion at your technical choices... Most creators kind of just ignore that aspect :) Especially the hackaday article!

[@pianobunker2464]

This is amazing. Well done. Makes me want to start playing around with Rasberry Pis

[@ajrhodes3262]

This blew my mind, brother!! I might have to try this sometime lol!!

[@ToofaroutTV]

This is crazy! Kudos to you mate