The ULTIMATE Transparent Bluetooth iPod Classic with Wireless Charging

[@Dianexis1]

Congrats! That came out amazing!

[@MarkEichin]

I am impressed at the dedication to preserving the 30pin connector - as someone who still uses the largest 30pin peripheral ever: the 2006 MIni Cooper (not only is there a 30pin connector in the glovebox, but this generation of ipods recognizes it in the firmware :-) (I've never done anything more advanced to the ipod than battery swaps myself...)

[@Pendleton115]

Don’t underestimate the power of the 30 pin! A very versatile connector for the era.

[@politieagent]

I am impressed that the battery did not blow up when he clipped both wires from the Bluetooth module at the same time 😅

[@ayaansworkshop]

@@Pendleton115hey there I recommend adding MagSafe magnets to the iPod so it will snap on to the right pace every time and it would be cool if it supported the MagSafe accessories! Most importantly you will get that satisfying sound and feel every time you put it on charge

[@madetg]

I want one 😊

[@fox.9879]

i think my 2012 ford focus beats your mini i've got the biggest accessory.

[@CatGPT_]

the music is so fitting. i felt like i was performing a heist with you.

[@mime987]

Incredible is all I have to say. The idea of having an iPod classic like this one and being able to listen to all your favorite old tunes on your existing wireless headphones is too exciting to even think about. Not to mention coming back home after a long day and tossing the iPod on your wireless charging station… simply beautiful

[@123benley]

You know the work with HD650 wired now that's great. Also without having to go through the soldering there's also moonlit market iPod USB c charging BT and 2000mah battery but not cheap but cheaper than 3d printers

[@J_Squatch]

This looks incredible. If the iPod were to be re-released now, I hope it'd look half as good as this. The touch wheel and charger especially are so wild to see. Truly stunning.

[@Shiro-Foxy]

I would not be surprised if he somehow was able to give the ipod wireless access to iTunes. It's amazing to see how a relatively old electronic device can be retrofitted with new parts to give it new life and functionality. Amazing 💪

[@seraphel4183]

That iPod looks absolutely incredible! I love the wireless charging! You have inspired me sir! Whether I win or not, I plan to do the following mods… I have two 5th gen iPods and I plan to do the Bluetooth mod, the transparent case, transparent click wheel, new battery, new screen, and after seeing how well your iPod came out, I also would like to attempt to add wireless charging and I will paint the battery and the frame as well. For the second 5th gen iPod I plan to replace the case with a new one that retains the original look. I will of course upgrade the battery, add Bluetooth, and replace the screen and click wheel. I also have an iPod Hi-Fi and a 20” iMac G4 that I would love to pair these iPods up with! Thanks for the great video, I’m looking forward to seeing your future projects!

[@Pendleton115]

Congratulations Mate! You’ve been selected as a winner! Please provide me with your twitter username (If you have one) and I will send you a private message so we can discuss shipping details. If not please provide me with an alternate way of contacting you that you are comfortable with posting on here. Look forward to hearing from you!

[@seraphel4183]

@@Pendleton115 It doesn’t look like KZbin is posting my replies. Strange.

[@Pendleton115]

@@seraphel4183 Peculiar, please send an email to [e-mail] and we can try to discuss things that way.

[@bloxycola8272]

@@Pendleton115did he get the iPod?

[@WhosJmcGames]

I was just debating getting a modded iPod with type C. I didn't even count the fact that I'd lose all access to accessories. You saved me, thanks!

[@adetoye50]

I am just seeing this after Two Months; in one of my comments on this channel, I said, "These upcoming engineers will take iPod Classic to the next level, and it will not die off." Now I am CORRECT. Congratulations on this project; I am thrilled. My health has been so poor, and that's why you've not heard from me. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance. Bless You, and once again, CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS PROJECT.

[@robertforgets]

The hold switch toggle is genius! Thanks for the awesome video. I’m about to start working on a fifth and “seventh” gen classic. Great work! Very inspirational.

[@therealgaragegirls]

That is seriously THE ultimate iPod Classic. I may copy this project of yours in the future for my own 5.5 80GB iPod.

[@BaRT3234]

This video has inspired me to do mods of my own. I have to start off by removing the old spinning disk in my classic and replacing it with flash memory and maybe try the Bluetooth mod. Well, lets see how it goes.

[@RicardoJunqueira]

It ended up looking amazing. Kinda futuristic. Congrats!

[@MrButtonpresser]

I love my old iPod classics, both upgraded to hold iFlash drives. The Bluetooth option is brilliant, I’m Ok with wired charging. Good job.

[@Voigt_Analytics]

My respect! I myself come from the FabLab/Maker community with an engineering background. This is a really great project and makes the old iPod a current companion. Only the software might need some tweaks. For the sweepstakes, I'm unfortunately 1 year too late 😭.

[@hyunnie9983]

The main mods I plan to do with the board from my 7th gen lying around would be to make an ipod that has a nice colour scheme (maybe black front plate with a yellow clickwheel) with a huge battery and storage size. I understand why iFlash boards are so useful but I find the HDDs fun too. The little noise they make and the feeling of movement in them really differenciates them from other MP3 players of the time. Anyway, very fun video, I really like the wireless charging aspect especially. Means you could realistically have a wireless charger in your bag to charge all your devices!

[@breadring]

That's an epic build, must have been a lot of time put in to it to achieve the end result, something to be proud of.

[@pkf4124]

Always loved the classic design, even when it wasn’t the classic. My 80gig is in use everyday and never seems to fail. The battery is far from great but it lives in its dock so this doesn’t matter. Its 120GB sibling has had a bad harddrive for years and is just begging to have modifications like this. After-all 120gb is so small these days :)

[@aldohermoza9370]

120gb for music its not small, thats a huge library .

[@Funkteon]

Someone should make a wireless charging case for the iPod 5.5 and the final 7th gen. It would have a 3,000mAh battery built into it along with the Qi wireless coil and a Bluetooth module. A case like this would add around 15mm to the bottom and around 15mm to the top of the iPod to account for the 30-pin plug at the bottom and the electronics for the Bluetooth module plugged into the 3.5mm jack at the top of the iPod - and maybe 2-3mm on each side... It would be a great option for the folks who want to breathe more life into their old iPod but aren't brave enough to do the SSD and battery mods us geeky folk have done, and it also adds the functionality of Qi and BT...

[@omfg823]

Thanks for the reply to my earlier comment! You did a great job with the clear back on this one. My Bluetooth mod is still flakey, but I think the clear resin back would help reception massively.

[@AntiqueFlop]

As an apple fan, after finding your channel I’ve got really motivated to start modding/fixing retro apple tech. I’m a bit overwhelmed though, as I study computer science but am not really familiar with hardware repair/electronics etc. What would you suggest that beginners like myself do?

[@Pendleton115]

Hey man, great to hear you’re interesting in getting Into older tech! Honestly, the best way to start is to dive right in, find a device you’re interested and learn how to work it! There are plenty of great places online with similar minded people that will happily help you if you get stuck. LowEndMac on Facebook comes to mind. Best of luck in your tinkering journey!

[@AntiqueFlop]

@@Pendleton115 thanks a lot mate, can’t wait to see more videos from you!

[@bumpee978]

Dude the soldering to tiny pads is rediculous! I wish I could do this but it's far beyond my skill level. Great work.

[@hsnkrdy]

Thats just great, amazing work. Now you just need to add the circular magnet-array (can be found everywhere) for it to line up properly when you place it on a magsafe charger

[@ryou4me]

Does anyone know if there is space to add magnets inside the thick case to align with MagSafe chargers? Thanks

[@Senna-xi1gr]

This is absolutely fantastic. Well done to your dedication to detail. 👍🏆. I am running an old classic iPod still in 2023 with no issues apart from it would benefit from a new battery. Love the clear cover.

[@RATTU5_]

this has to be the most beautiful yet sketchiest ipod video I have ever watched and I love it

[@andi_youtube_]

Adding magsafe would be incredible 😍 amazing built! 👍🏻

[@donutdealer74]

I love it. I’m not savvy on customizing my stuff like that. I would definitely pay or buy one for myself.

[@heyimclancy]

Awesome video thanks for sharing mate, love doing hobby tech and was just browsing KZbin wondering what mods had been done to the classics (was aware of storage/battery increasements) but to see Bluetooth and wireless added it's quite inspiring. Keen to have a crack myself, going to start with an 80gb iPod 5.5 due to the DAC, going to first do the battery and storage then seal it back up, with the intent of added Bluetooth/wireless when my skills permit Thanks again for taking the time to make the video, it was very easy to follow

[@Pendleton115]

Really appreciate the feedback. I’m glad I could be of inspiration to you :)

[@samsungs20ultra81]

That’ll be one and only transparent ipod in the world, what a satisfying feeling after it works perfectly and also looks damned 👍

[@Joaquin77]

Wow it looks really nice!! I can imagine the satisfaction feeling after making it happen.

[@jonroe8070]

That looks very clean good job. I would like to do a build for maximum battery life

[@Aaron_Bleu]

Absolutely beautiful. I’ve swapped out the battery on mine but this is next level. Super impressive

[@asdzx1757]

Youre onto something. This format works, and you have a soothing charisma. Keep at it, my dude.

[@Soundbrigade]

Have started to refurbish/enhance my iPod by adding a SSD, new battery and a new front/back cover. Also, I started looking for iPod docking stations and also couldn’t find my 30-pin cable. I have 4 docking stations, two installed on two tube amps and two spare, but the ones I found on eBay and AliExpress are EXPENSIVE. I bought mine for a few bucks each while the ones I found was like $30~40. Also I found a cable in a local phone shop - $40😱😱😱😱😱 Got one on-line, but still $10.

[@kemicala]

Very inspiring. I just upgraded mine to 3k battery and 128gb. I'd love to add all three mods here too

[@rafaelcarmona4461]

THIS WAS AN ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL JOB SIR!!! Thank you so much for Posting and sharing.

[@saurabhkulkarni8854]

Amazing project man.. I’d love to flash mod mine some day but probably won’t because parts or shipping aren’t cheap here and neither are iPods, even used ones. But an iPod with wireless charging, proper Bluetooth controls (at least hardware wise) and a huge battery is like the perfect combo.

[@willm5032]

Love this, looks super clean! I am a big fan of transparent gadgets. I've got a 5th gen I want to flash mod and maybe battery replace, which is far as I'll go with it but it's fascinating to see how far you can push these old ipods! Definitely a relic of apple's golden era of design.

[@brandonrobinson1603]

Wowww this is so sick! I loved my iPod Classic forever. Still have it and it still works- I love what you've done with yours!

[@jonathanphelps7246]

Congratulations on the awesome build, I'd throw in USBC since I have no ipod accessories and maybe mill out a space for a colored glass insert instead of the resin back.

[@-retro-kid-2610]

Amazing build. I have done flash upgrades but plan to do a Bluetooth mod next. Now I’m wondering if I shouldn’t go all out and do a wireless charging one. You have truly inspired me. If I don’t win a back any ideas of the best place to get one? Have you thought about selling these? Or kits?

[@adrian_orozco]

Amazing video! "delicately remove the battery" **CHOP** 😂 I'm going to mod my iPod by adding one of those iFlash cards, larger battery, and picking up a blue faceplate from EOE! The clear back would be amazing!!!

[@wtanabe1]

I will definitely put all my songs that I been saving up since 2009, Spanish, Japanese and English songs. I usually play songs at work for everyone in the restaurant to enjoy, so that’s the first thing I will do with this iPod.

[@DonCachoro]

I need to find someone that can transform my old iPod to a new one like this. Nice.

[@marshalwilliamson3977]

I plan on doing a Bluetooth mod larger batt and upgrade the hdd to flash on mine. Your videos have been a blast to watch! Keep up the good work

[@pmld1000]

I love this! I've still got my 1st gen iPod I bought with my first Coles paycheques doing nightfill :D I would love to give it a second life with the Bluetooth and SD card mod.

[@mvputten10]

I’m planning to do the Bluetooth mod on my 5th gen classic. That would be a really nice feature to have of course. Still have to find the courage to do it! I’ve already flash modded my iPod and have also put a big battery in it.

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

This is wizardry to me...amazing

[@arielvargas2446]

It's been a while, but I wanted to write and tell you that without your videos I would not have been able to complete my custom iPod today. Seriously, thanks. After a ton of trial and error, I was finally able to build a 7th gen iPod Classic with Bluetooth, a 1 TB storage, and a 3800 mah battery. I tried for months to build one that included wireless charging on the 7th gen iPod, but I just couldn't figure it out. Maybe you could make a video for the iPod 7th gen but with a USB-C port and Bluetooth, or heck, just make it shoot lasers! 😂Regardless, I am grateful for your tutorial videos and I hope to see more videos from you soon! Happy Holidays!

[@Pendleton115]

Thanks for the kind words! I’ve also attempted wireless charging on the 7th generation iPod. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear to be possible without some additional hardware, as the 7th Gen seems to check for signal data on the data pins before it will initiate charging, unlike the 5th generation which will just charge as soon as it gets 5v.

[@arielvargas2446]

@@Pendleton115 Ah! That explains so much! I ruined so many 7th gen logic boards trying to figure it out that it isn't even funny. Still, thank you for helping me this far and for responding to my messages. Happy Holidays! 😇

[@edison4eva]

If I win an Ipod, I will upgrade the storage to it's highest and blast music non stop, the right old school way! :) Great vid btw!

[@totodile_6753]

For anyone wondering Song he uses in the beginning Is a instrumental version of Sometimes by crush.

[@brandonl1052]

You're a truly smart person. Mu h respect to your dedication to learning everything it took to achieve this. Nice work!

[@zniesmaczony]

I'm about to restore and modify a broken iPod, however unfortunately I I don't have either skills or equipment to do this kind of magic you did and will just replace the broken parts and switch the housing into transparent. It's great to see however, that the good old iPod can be modified this well. An elegant player for a more civilized age ;) Stunning!

[@axellucas47]

Thanks for this video and your previous one, they are brilliant! I copied your design but had to use a different Bluetooth module and a reed switch as I kept messing up with the glue gun and push switch due to fat fingers. I was debating doing another one with USB-C charging so thanks very much for this video you have saved me lots of hassle as I'll use Qi instead.

[@M1goblin]

how did you use a reed switch, I'm about to try doing one of these mods

[@Cristi-oi2me]

I would like to add a DAC to my iPod for better sound quality, and of course a bigger battery and flash memory. The back cover would be perfect made of anodized aluminum.

[@reedfish99]

Excellent work my friend! What an ultimate and epic iPod 5! Love it

[@thesmartI]

I'm definitely doing the flashcard upgrade. Wish the wireless charging and the Bluetooth mods weren't as difficult

[@LAUGHINGMANWILL]

I like what you did with the frame. My clearpod prototype has no frame. Wasn't any room for it. Great video as usual

[@bm1518]

Great video. I need to upgrade my iPod with a solid state and one of those clear cases

[@leviglasser3671]

I love your videos. I actually attempted the bluetooth iPod classic mod myself, with several failures and 3 broken bluetooth adapters and it was fun. I have a question about the iPod classic ram and the screen. Is it possible to upgrade iPod classic ram, and 3d print an HD screen we see in iPhones today. Somehow programming it with the iPod. One day I want a 7th gen, 1TB iPod, with enough ram to hold a ton more music, an up to date screen quality, and with bluetooth. I know I'm probably daydreaming, but I just don't see anything on KZbin or online for it at all.

[@DavidObando]

I’m definitely doing the bluetooth mod to my iPod. Thanks for the instructional video!

[@Adriel_1212]

Hello I just watched your incredible video and was amazed the whole time. 🙌🏻 I wish I could do the same and had an iPod Classic 5.5 exactly like that. The end result just looked incredible. 🤩😍

[@workinprogress9483]

this is insane, you are a master solderer!

[@austinlawrence8477]

That era of Yamaha natural sound receivers rocks.

[@Pendleton115]

It’s an awesome receiver!

[@dirgeofthedawn]

Feeling VERY late the party, but damn, that end shot is NICE... makes me want to dig up my 5th and 7th gens and do something with them!!! I was using my 7th gen up until the battery gave up the ghost in 2017 - since then its been iPhone city (lately with the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3s) but I miss the physicality and dedicated usage of the iPods of yesteryear.

[@jonathanjeter6934]

"Delicately remove battery" *cuts wire* 💀

[@mikeatkinson9168]

This is spectacular! I'd love to try scuffing the transparent back to give it a "frosted" look, and somehow sourcing a bondi blue faceplate - I think I could print one, but you're absolutely right that PLA can look a bit cheap. Do you think an iflash quad could be cut down for this? I know that if you use that, you can squeeze the 3000mah battery in with a thin back, I wonder if it would be possible to cram that, and the bluetooth module in (I assume the wireless coil is of negligible thickness?)

[@Pendleton115]

Heya, sorry for the late response. I’m unsure if a quad would fit, but honestly I’ve never used one so I wouldn’t know. If you do try it let me know how it goes!

[@jamesdriver0317]

DankPods would probably want one of these.

[@a00512098]

Looks great. The Bluetooth module is definitely a great addition to the iPod. Been thinking about adding rockbox to mine

[@3lithepunk]

- Why did you sub to his channel ? - he was playing Caravan Palace on the coolest Ipod

[@lex.cordis]

Any idea how I could purchase a backplate like that? Preferably thicker (for 3800 mah battery), bluetooth, flash mod, and wireless charger?

[@chriscasillas]

That is seriously impressive. What a cool device!

[@bencorrell]

I love the DankPods cameo at 1:08 haha

[@ra1npod]

Amazing video man! Would have been cool to add magnets like the new iPhones so it could technically have MagSafe but besides that amazing video man!

[@mRibbons]

I'm not gonna watch the whole thing, but I just wanna say that thing looks awesome. Grats!

[@alakazam482]

I have absolutely no experience soldering, but with how you explained this I feel like this is a project I could do. I have one of those cheap charging pads that came out as soon as wireles charging became mainstream. Do you think I could use the internals from that inside of an ipod?

[@speake7777777]

I haven’t attempted this yet, but I do repairs on various household, electronics, antique, and modern. I can tell you that the type of soldering involved in this is not at all a beginner level. Good solder joints on a standard circuit board like in a VCR take a bit of practice to learn. Micro soldering ribbon cables, and up against plastic shields in an iPod are going to be advanced level of soldering. As long as that charger outputs the standard 5V a USB charger would, then it should be OK.

[@catzzara]

i shelved my ipod project thati was modeling after the first video bc the bluetooth module i ordered didn’t wanna connect to my headphones 🥲🥲idk if you remembered my other comment lol but this just reinvigorated my interest in the project and i think this is one im gonna actually finish once i get some more money lol

[@Doyle69]

Love this! but a word of warning to others NEVER cut a battery wires like that, one at a time! can easy short the battery and you'll have a nice smokey house or even a burnt down one..

[@PitCrewPrecision]

Wow, this is literally every iPod mod needed to keep this piece of tech relevant today. However, do you think it’s possible to mod an illuminating click wheel, so it looks cool inside a car?

[@Malkielosaurus]

Beautiful work, very detailed and smooth. Congrats!

[@apostoloskatsanis1914]

I already have a 5.5g with quad micro SD set and going for Bt and large battery with extra audio capacitors. I like your work👌

[@peterdow1908]

Now you need to contact Apple and ask them to create a production line for your vastly upgraded iPod! Very impressive!

[@humorss]

great soldering job and clean internals.

[@FujitheChef]

Definitely planning on doing the Bluetooth mod. Brilliant project!

[@tosa_juku_austria]

holy mother of ipods, this goes deep, really good stuff

[@kukuhkartikodani1437]

such a cool work. classic yet futuristic. I hope i won that clear ipod. will mod that to work with cf card, so the storage become huge

[@10p6]

Do you have a link to the 3D printing company you used, as the one I have tried has been poor too?

[@ThisCantBeReal-A-FakeAccount]

Super cool build, mate. A mod I would like to do is Bluetooth and wireless charging, this seems to be the build after looking at videos for the last couple of hours. If you do end up doing an Airtag mod I hope you record it so I can check it out too.

[@Funkteon]

Someone should make a wireless charging case for the iPod 5.5 and the final 7th gen. It would have a 3,000mAh battery built into it along with the Qi wireless coil and a Bluetooth module. A case like this would add around 15mm to the bottom and around 15mm to the top of the iPod to account for the 30-pin plug at the bottom and the electronics for the Bluetooth module plugged into the 3.5mm jack at the top of the iPod - and maybe 2-3mm on each side... It would be a great option for the folks who want to breathe more life into their old iPod but aren't brave enough to do the SSD and battery mods us geeky folk have done, and it also adds the functionality of Qi and BT...

[@ayaansworkshop]

Hey just you can add the mag safe magnets to make it stick in the right place an have a satisfying sound every time you put it on charge

[@srmiii90]

Been looking into making a flash ipod for awhile, that clickwheel really makes it.

[@pietrekmichalski]

Im watching it quite a bit after upload as you can see, however, few questions: Why you have not added magsafe magnets neither round qi pad? Why you have not installed a bluetooth chip itself but a full board? Why you have not pulled audio signal out of 30-pin connector? And last one - why you havent used some different BT board like 30-pin accessory, so you would have AVRCP to control iPod remotely? As of the look, not my style, I'd paint that case from inside with some either silver or matte black paint while keeping OEM front. However, you've motivated me to do something what i wanted to do for a long time, to modify one of my iPods!

[@sa6438]

I really like the hard drives under the yamaha amplifier xD! Good job!

[@zerocks88]

awesome idea using the hold switch as a button!

[@YamiSpyro2011]

This is cool Dankpods: Someones been in here

[@JohnSmith-sd7os]

Congrats! The iPod looks great.

[@WeegeeCool1]

Nice Dankpods and Scott the Woz references

[@cdoublejj]

being able to watch video on it is still pretty cool

[@opp4idrgn]

Awesome build! Whether I win or not, I will be doing the following mods to my 5.5th gen Bluetooth mod Flash mod 3000mah battery Taptic Engine mod And a fat back to fit all those in 😂

[@Alex_dlc]

I’ve been wanting to start making these kinds of mods for a while, but I don’t even have any equipment yet. I’d like to find an easy first project where I can learn how to do several things and build confidence to try bigger projects like this one.

[@torstengruber1291]

Great Mod. I am planning a USB-C connector in my 3rd gen with an internal 12V step up converter.

[@PHOENIX-wr9ob]

I'm planning to put the brains of an ipod touch into a 5gen ipod classic so I don't need file sharing and can use deezer with a clickwheel, awesome video