Gorroth

In the last years I read already a few times about the iPod now being super upgradable to an SSD or micro SD nearly as big as you want.

Source: https://hackaday.com/2022/02/16/classic-ipods-are-super-upgradeable-in-2022/

So I looked up the parts already a while ago on Amazon, but they were pretty expensive, so I decided to wait or don’t do it. But a few weeks ago I saw one part being available on AliExpress, so I instantly looked up the other parts and ordered (round about 30€). See below for part links (just for example). Last week all parts arrived and I started my project and put everything together. If you also want to do that, here is a link on how to dis-/assemble the iPod:

https://de.ifixit.com/Anleitung/iPod+5.+Generation+(Video)+HDD+durch+CF+oder+SDHC-SDXC+Speicher+ersetzen/7492

As I wanted to minimize the risk for shorts and loose parts inside, I 3D-printed two thin layers of TPU to place between adapter and backplate and between adapter and board.

I then assembled everything (without closing the case!) and restored the iPod using my old MacBook (2013 - running macOS BigSur). I restored the partition in finder and then restored the iPod with Apple Music. Tried with windows first, but couldn’t get it to work. Works like a new one now! Definitely recommend if you have one laying around.

Ask me if you have any questions :)

The printable case I made is available for free here:

https://www.printables.com/de/model/554008-ipod-classic-5g-30gb-case-with-hexagon-back

Parts:

CF to microSD Adapter:

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32969402274.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.24ce72daqORMJv&browser_id=962e1e44ceee4c6c9d9c6091befb193d&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=eeceeeccdcbefbd189fa2949ff11243daa41127157&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%219.07%217.26%21%21%219.67%21%21%40211bda9b16921191572525772d071f%2166649911527%21sea%21DE%213959202765%21&algo_pvid=9e3d8cec-8d2d-457c-99ab-488d594cf9ec&_universallink=1&m_page_id=eeceeeccdcbefbd189fa2949ff11243daa41127157

CF Upgrade Card:

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32841639355.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.24ce72daqORMJv&browser_id=962e1e44ceee4c6c9d9c6091befb193d&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=eeceeeccdcbefbd189fa2949ff11243daa41127157&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%212.61%211.83%21%21%212.78%21%21%40211bda9b16921191572525772d071f%2165127709746%21sea%21DE%213959202765%21&algo_pvid=9e3d8cec-8d2d-457c-99ab-488d594cf9ec&_universallink=1&m_page_id=eeceeeccdcbefbd189fa2949ff11243daa41127157

Shell replacement (optional):

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004601572132.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.1b1f5f7afDD4iS&browser_id=962e1e44ceee4c6c9d9c6091befb193d&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=eeceeeccdcbefbd189fa2b5ca820dc6e624e22d6eb&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2119.77%2119.77%21%21%21153.63%21%21%40211beeec16921192993844874d0775%2112000029788970474%21sea%21DE%213959202765%21&algo_pvid=6d6d105c-ec1e-4187-b4e6-45f1a85b0999

Edit/Update:

I made a dock for it, that works with the charging/sync cable and fits my case.

Here are the print files for the dock:

https://www.printables.com/de/model/555680-ipod-dockstand-for-gorroths-tpu-case

Edit/Update 2:

I now also made a storage/travel box you can 3D-print available to download here:

https://www.printables.com/de/model/565265-ipod-classic-5-box-inkl-kabel-management-airtag-ed

Look at my post on the box here for details:

https://lemmy.world/post/4144089

As title says. Recently learned about piped.video for YouTube, so now I am wondering if there is a more secure and private way to watch TikTok Videos? Doesn’t matter if an App or via browser. I am using iOS, but I am curious about all options if there are any.

Got this Victorinox Vx Sport EVO Backpack from my beautiful wife as birthday present recently! I was looking at these a few years now and I am super happy with it. It comes with 11 years of warranty and feels well made and durable (as known from Victorinox). Went with me already on a few adventures and I can tell you it works well for Notebooks, Picknicks, even as diaper backpack or just random stuff. Fits all my needs. I also like the little details like a small compartment for one of their Swiss Army Knifes (unfortunately too small for my Cybertool L, but perfect for my folding Victorinox Lunch Knife).

Edit: @IronRain requested some detailed pictures, so here they are:

Here you can see the compartment that’s right at your back. Easily fitting a notebook and a tablet. Or in my case most of the time my iPad and my adventure diary. The zipper has built in holes, so you can secure it with a small lock (which doesn’t come with the backpack).

Both of these pictures are the middle or main compartment. Here you can fit in a lot of stuff or an additional compartment organizer (took it out for the picture) like I do to further organize things. Also there is a small net compartment for easier access to small things.

Here you see the front compartment. With a few smaller compartments built in you can organize small items. But as you - hopefully - can see, there is still room in the bottom of the compartment, so it’s a little bigger as you might think (at least it’s bigger than I thought). I really like what Victorinox did here, as there is a padded compartment for like your phone (the one where you see my wallet sticking out). Also there is a hanger for keys (using it for my insect bite healer, AirPods and all kinds of random stuff that can be attached). And of course I need to mention the SAK Compartment! I love that Victorinox did this! While not big enough to fit my Cybertool or a SwissChamp, you will perfectly get a Hunstman, Deluxe Tinker or even Outrider in there. I just use it for their foldable Vegetable Knife, which prepares my lunch on the go. And what you don’t see on any of their own pictures, there is an additional small compartment over the one for the SAK. Big enough for a pen or the Victorinox Blade Sharpener, as you can see in the picture.

I hope that gives you a better look into the backpack and helps someone decide if it’s the right one. From my side I definitely recommend this one!

Edit 2 - Even more pictures:

Notebook compartments‘ lock

Main compartment with Organizer

Phone compartment fitting an iPhone 13

Trying to fit the cybertool L into the SAK compartment (as big as the Swiss champ)

Huntsman in SAK compartment

And here some more detailed pictures of the outside:

Carry this one for two years now (and a Huntsman for many years before I got this one) and I absolutely love this thing! Fits perfectly in my front pocket attached to the Victorinox belt chain. I use this one many times a day and felt helpless like a baby the one time I forgot it at home and needed it. Recently decided to show it a little love and change its scales to my favorite color and combine them with green accessories (toothpick, tweezers and lanyard).