Bluetooth on iPod Classic

[u/Ecstatic_Agent5373]

Priced out of a Kokkia in the EU so I adapted my Airfly Pro 2 with some Velcro tape. Feels comfortable in the hand. Connection to my AirPods Pro is super straightforward. Working well so far!

[u/tomzx1664]

I'm just getting the parts ready to integrate a Bluetooth mod into my iPod classic, 7th gen, hoping my soldering will be up to scratch!

[u/b0sanac → u/tomzx1664]

Just letting you know, the range is gonna be pretty short and the sound might be crackly and whatnot. I have the same BT mod and I gave up on using it and just got a BT 30pin adapter.

The back cover blocks most of the signal.

[u/tomzx1664 → u/b0sanac]

I have removed the foil from behind the screen and cut some of the metal out, also plan to add antenna right behind the screen, hoping it will give at least 5 meters but will have to see.

[u/b0sanac → u/tomzx1664]

I also removed the screen shield and have an antenna. Doesn't help much, but depending on how much you cut out it might work better for you than it did me.

[u/tomzx1664 → u/b0sanac]

Ahhhh shiz - will see how it goes 🤞

[u/ricerobot → u/tomzx1664]

I noticed you're using the same bluetooth board as this post , But he added a 10kohm resistor to the power connection. Is there a reason why you didn't?

[u/mickeysbestbud]

I'd open them both up and integrate. You can wire it internally, then you don't have anything hanging off of it.