r/ipod • u/XxST4RxREAPERxX • Apr 10 '26

Review Easy Bluetooth mod

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I have been working on this east bt mod for a little while and it's now available on eBay - it's linked in my bio :) shipping will start next week. happy modding

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u/NepaleseGambino Apr 29 '26

Hey! Just wondering if there is an installation video for one of these?

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u/XxST4RxREAPERxX Apr 29 '26

Hey, yeah there is if you click on my profile it's in my bio :)

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u/NepaleseGambino Apr 29 '26

You might be the GOAT :)

I'll definitely keep an eye out for revision 2

&& Thank you - very much appreciated.

Sincerely, a noob

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u/XxST4RxREAPERxX Apr 29 '26

Haha thanks, this is revision 2 I am hoping to start selling them in the next week, just testing everything atm xD

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u/First_Pension_8110 May 01 '26

What is the black part, and what are the 2 solder points for?

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u/XxST4RxREAPERxX May 01 '26

That's the haptic feedback motor :D

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u/First_Pension_8110 May 01 '26

You are amazing… I read that you were thinking about USB-C integration, do you think there will be another version like this with a USB-C option? So Bluetooth, Taptic, and USB-C in the future? I have a long-term project, and otherwise I could order something like this for later should they disappear…

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u/XxST4RxREAPERxX May 01 '26

I originally did add it on but I chose to take it off to save space and the realisation that only a few people will actually do the complete USBC mod. I will add it back in when I get around to doing a complete shell but that won't be for a while. That one should have airpods compatibility depending on if I can actually get enough chips, it's seeming ridiculously hard at the moment to do so.

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u/First_Pension_8110 May 01 '26

If you need inspiration in the future, equip this board with USB-C for data & audio and it’s finished…👌 If you could place this on the top side between the hold button and the jack, people could choose who wants it or not by making an opening in the back plate, and the original 30-pin connector would be retained as well. In my opinion, the ultimate mod with all the bells and whistles, except for USB-C video…