How I Made My 1TB Custom iPod + GIVEAWAY
Added 2024-08-02 16:00:14 +0000 UTCI just wrapped up the 4 part iPod series, which included a short segment of me modding my iPod, but today I'm showing you a little more about the process, what went into it, how many I made, and how you can win one yourself.
Since you're watching this on Patreon, that means you're a paying member which means you're already entered to win the iPod. The winner will be picked randomly and announced on a livestream on Saturday, August 17th.
See you then!
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MATERIALS
None of this is sponsored, this is just what I used:
All iPod parts were ordered from Elite Obselete Electronics at www.eoe.works
The backplate was ordered from Ali Express and engraved at Vanguard Audio Labs https://www.vanguardaudiolabs.com/
I also used a toolkit and magnetic repair mat from iFixit, and installed Rockbox (www.rockbox.org) which is the custom software.
And here's the video tutorial I followed along with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TukXnQT-Ieo&t=1742s
Comments
Update since posting on your video: My good ol' Zune maxes out at 120gb... so I guess I'm crossing my fingers for the drawing and going back to the drawing board if not haha Guess software will never recognize more than that.
Mark Koschwitz
2024-08-13 15:40:19 +0000 UTCAwesome series, really enjoyed watching along. Been thinking about a lot of similar digital minimalism issues recently and came across your channel at the perfect time. Going to be picking up an iPod sometime soon and doing some similar mods. Love the idea of bringing some intention back to my music listening (like I get from vinyl), but still being able to take it on the go Also your videos are just a blast to watch. Super engaging and the production quality is great. Keep up the awesome work!
Ben Holmes
2024-08-11 22:38:07 +0000 UTCThis is awesome
Michael Eng
2024-08-10 04:54:47 +0000 UTCThat is dope! Put all the classics on that bad boy!!
Evolve
2024-08-09 02:50:43 +0000 UTCI love this. You inspired me to get an iPod on eBay. I’ve got it connected but it won’t see all my music as I think my Apple account changed over the years. Now I need to win yours so I can listen to all my stored music (I’m not brave enough to rip the guts of out mine!)
Keith
2024-08-08 18:21:47 +0000 UTCAbsolutely class. Question? Where is the best place to buy music, so the artist/producer get the highest cut?
Callum Rixson
2024-08-07 22:17:37 +0000 UTCYour videos helped me make the decision to try it as well. My iPod is one of the harder ones to upgrade though 😅
Manny Fontenette
2024-08-04 13:48:07 +0000 UTCCan't believe I forgot to link it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TukXnQT-Ieo&t=1742s
Brandon Shaw
2024-08-04 11:09:52 +0000 UTCTutorial video?
The Notorious MCC
2024-08-04 00:22:56 +0000 UTCYou and your content are a GODSEND. Proud to be a part the community you’ve built.
The Notorious MCC
2024-08-03 20:20:13 +0000 UTCIt was very terrifying at first, there's LOTS more footage of me being cautious while opening it, but by the second, and especially the third iPod, it was easy, just had to get used to how it all works
Brandon Shaw
2024-08-03 16:45:10 +0000 UTCyour journey is a great inspiration! thanks for sharing!
Jonas K
2024-08-03 11:10:13 +0000 UTCi see you listening to smino 👀
prod_tfm
2024-08-03 01:56:20 +0000 UTCGreat video. I'd be terrified to mod. I break things too much.
Dugg
2024-08-03 01:50:50 +0000 UTC😂
Brandon Shaw
2024-08-02 23:23:28 +0000 UTCGotta say, this whole series of videos has been inspirational. if it wasnt because i work in I.T. i think i would make these changes. the only real social media im on is IG because my friends just want to send me memes and what not. I wanna make an effort to get my albums on vinyl and not just have an iPod. thank you for the vid series bshaw! keep it up!
Andrew Sanchez
2024-08-02 20:56:12 +0000 UTCBlood, Sweat, Tears, & Scratches is an album title fo’ sho’!
SurlyQBear
2024-08-02 19:30:20 +0000 UTCLove the soundtrack in this vid
FennBlue
2024-08-02 18:41:07 +0000 UTCLoved following your journey with the iPod. It made me pick up my 6th gen iPod and boy did it take me back 🤙🏽
Michael Svoeuy
2024-08-02 17:47:22 +0000 UTCDiggin’ all of what this iPod means. Grateful to you for sharing your journey, it’s been very rewarding.
Veronica
2024-08-02 17:35:08 +0000 UTCI know it's picked at random, but I just wanna say I need this bad lol - I'm never gonna be able to afford my own, but I stopped using streaming services for music this year and I need a way to keep taking my music with me without using data and streaming. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞
Stanton Vitales
2024-08-02 17:23:31 +0000 UTCThat front plate is that iMac aesthetic that I wish would come back
Dylan Smicklas
2024-08-02 17:21:29 +0000 UTC🔥🔥
FennBlue
2024-08-02 17:12:52 +0000 UTCSick soundtrack
Stephen
2024-08-02 16:57:45 +0000 UTCThat back engraving is so clean!
Scott Sandford
2024-08-02 16:23:01 +0000 UTCPete Rock digging the greats w
Steve Pappalardo
2024-08-02 16:04:33 +0000 UTCcommon digging the greats w
Cameron Mead
2024-08-02 16:02:24 +0000 UTC
