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Bluetooth iPod Classic 5th Gen Tutorial In Depth

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How to add Bluetooth to the iPod classic 5th gen. The process is pretty much exactly the same for the 6th and 7th gen as well. The board i used was the KCX_BT_EMITTER V1.7. Here are the links to buy it:
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Links to other parts here:
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Links to book a mail in bluetooth upgrade service:
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Links to buy one of these rear housing assemblies:
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Timestamps:
00:03: Disassembly
03:33 Wiring up the board to the headphone jack
08:32 wiring up the power switch
12:03 Reinstalling everything in the rear housing
13:39 Installing the Pair Button
16:53 Connecting the battery
19:43 Wiring the pair button
20:15 Testing everything
21:40 Reinstalling the rear housing back into the iPod
23:37 Demo of the slim bluetooth iPod with rockbox
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28 авг 2024

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@ikehigh05 7 месяцев назад

Just wanted to comment and stay thanks for providing this method. You definitely could have just sold Bluetooth Backcases without providing the process method but you showed us the way. Ive modded 3 ipods with mostly your method and they have worked great. Thanks

@Vendoization 7 месяцев назад

just installing this and bridging audio ground and power ground connections on the board worked for me. Noice is gone!

@julieboruta 8 месяцев назад

Unscrew the hold switch on one side add a push button under it so you have both the hold switch and the power button for Bluetooth board. Then put pairing button underneath the headphone jack and always have a pin to push the pairing button in through the power button this way you still have a hold switch.

@Vendoization 7 месяцев назад

Great idea with the power button! but do not understand the pairing button location "Then put pairing button underneath the headphone jack and always have a pin to push the pairing button in through the power button " can you help me out?

@Vendoization 7 месяцев назад

I think I know what you ment. There is a hole in audio jack so you can use a long pin to trigger pairing if one positions pairing button under the audio barrel

@teejay_flaus 6 месяцев назад

Can you elaborate on this method? Don't understand putting the pair button under the headphone jack

@kathrinweidner9718 7 месяцев назад

Crazy dude, that's really incredibly cool. You really did it professionally. Great job, I'm impressed. Awesome, really awesome. ❤ Best regards.

@thedestroyer3879 6 месяцев назад

Also is there a better diagram for the solder points on the headphone jack becuse the one he used seemed confusing.

@JoshB62698 6 месяцев назад

If I made a small additional hole for the pair button would I be able to retain functionality of the lock switch? While also still being able to use the lock switch to turn the Bluetooth module on/off?

@junraywardleuterio2014 2 месяца назад

can we use the clicker speaker as a bluetooth power switch - when we off the clicker speaker, buletooth is "off" and if the clicker is on - BT is "on"?

@noodlecat_ Месяц назад

That is a good point… I don’t know , I tend to wire up a Taptic Engine but I wonder if you could hmmmmmmmmmmm

@wilviccanas 8 месяцев назад

Isn't there a way to make the BT transmitter turn ON and OFF with the sleep mode of the iPod? Probably a 5v pin among the 30 pins or a capacitor that goes on and off with the screen?

@guildofgamefails 10 дней назад

Hi there - is it easy enough to transfer the premade kit into another backplate? I want to move the whole assembly into a custom 1TB marked thin backplate and not break anything. Any special adhesives used in the assembly I’d have to worry about?

@deniswalks 9 месяцев назад

amazing mod, well done!

@tiagomizuno3794 7 месяцев назад

looking for the video on the 7th gen, because I think it is too thin and I want to check how you did it (: Thanks for sharing the process.

@1985HIROSHI 6 месяцев назад

Nice to meet you! I am Japanese! Your ideas are great! This is the ideal Bluetooth customization. I have one question, where can I buy a Bluetooth push button? I would be happy if you could tell me the URL of Ali Express.

@jansshrimps3785 3 месяца назад

you have it in the description mate

@user-is5fz8rr8z 9 месяцев назад

Awesome ❤

@watchman703 16 дней назад

Hello, with the bluetooth backcases that you have online, does it use the 5th gen Wolfsen audiojack?

@MarksterC 9 месяцев назад

this is so creative

@georgbalzereit8952 9 месяцев назад

This is an incredible mod! I have seen couple of bluetooth mods before, but most of them involved logic board soldering. This one is really great having everything within back plate. Just wondering if the signal is still ok? I have seen people making holes to get a better bluetooth signal. Also do you think you can link the push button? Or at least size? Thanks!!!

@partspluspods3689 9 месяцев назад

The signal seems to be ok on the classic 5 probably because the front is still plastic, the earphones make it to the other end of the room without disconnecting. I tried it on the classic 6/7th gen too but the signal was much weaker although my bluetooth earphones aren't that good either so i will have to test it with a better pair. As for the button it is a standard 6x6x5mm tactile push button. Here is a link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_m0960MC. You can also find them at most electronics shops too

@Adam_Oliver 6 месяцев назад

Hi I would like to have a Bluetooth mod for my IPod. I’m UK based. Is this something you could do for me? Many thanks Adam

@junraywardleuterio2014 2 месяца назад

is it okay if we just drill a hole in the back cover on the same location of the pair button (like the position of the reset button of Sony Walkman)? I am planning to do that

@dalenwhitten2217 8 месяцев назад

Can you connect the iPod to car stereo via Bluetooth

@jansshrimps3785 2 месяца назад

heyuhm why did you wire up the audio channels to the headphone jack diffrently than you shown in the photo ????

@Jmcinally94 4 месяца назад

Is there any reason you couldn't leave the lock switch functional here? You're not actually changing the wiring to the switch, you could do the push button under it and just have a less easily accessible but still functioning lock slider surely?

@skim32 Месяц назад

Any plans to add usb-c charging?

@kimjongoof5000 3 месяца назад

Can I use it in a thin back green 7 if I keep the original battery and hard drive?

@MrBandnerd007 3 месяца назад

Just got it today. Any tips on pairing it with my car?

@timothyweaver5217 4 месяца назад

By using the pair button, will it auto discover my BT headphones?

@sspitnale 2 месяца назад

The board says it needs 5v and your battery says it’s 3.8v?

@user-sl4xr3tt8f 8 месяцев назад

Would the "Bluetooth Upgrade Kit For Apple iPod Classic 5th Gen" also work on 7th gen classic IPods? im assuming I can get a custom plastic front plate and get better bluetooth signal?

@partspluspods3689 8 месяцев назад

Yes it is working on the 7th gen as well. the first time i tested it i was using some low quality earbuds and the range wasn't good, but i have since tested it with a better pair and it is working properly!

@AviYt-el4sk 7 месяцев назад

This is a cool mod. Im wondering if any of the remote functions work over the bluetooth connection such as Play/Pause, Skip track forward and back or Volume up and Down.

@partspluspods3689 7 месяцев назад

I have tried but unfortunately it didn't work with my earphones.

@jcjven19 7 месяцев назад

No need antenna for the bluetooth?

@EeveeEuphoria 6 месяцев назад

just to make sure you're clear, if i'm already using rockbox (which i do), and you turn off the ipod completely by holding the pause/play button, that'll turn off the bluetooth device completely? if that's the case, then i won't have to worry about the hold switch if i ever get around to doing this

@partspluspods3689 6 месяцев назад

Hello, no the bluetooth board will stay powered even if the iPod is off as its wired directly to the battery. Im thinking if i do the USB-C mod as well i might be able to mount a switch beside it as there will be a lot more free space next to it, then i will be able to keep the lock switch aswell without it looking to ugly.

@teejay_flaus 5 месяцев назад

@@partspluspods3689 the 3000mah batteries you're now supplying do not have the BMS 18:50 Can you wire straight to the battery terminal?

@partspluspods3689 5 месяцев назад

@@teejay_flaus yes

@quinxx12 Месяц назад

Why cant you just add another switch to turn off the BT module instead of removing the Lock switch?

@partspluspods3689 29 дней назад

you can but then you would have to cut a hole to gain access to it which may look ugly

@realnovameek Месяц назад

can you fit this into a slim with an iflash solo? or is it thicker than the quad?

@partspluspods3689 Месяц назад

no the iflash solo wont fit with the slim version as it uses full sized SD cards and is thicker than the quad. The only adapter that will fit with the slim version is the iflash quad.

@user-is5fz8rr8z 9 месяцев назад

I have neno 3rd gen which bluetooth mode i should select

@MarksterC 9 месяцев назад

I would not even try to do this on a Nano, save up and buy a classic

@jcjven19 7 месяцев назад

Is the new housing metal?

@Vendoization 7 месяцев назад

the picture in 5:22 where you show where to solder audio cables does not match where you actually soldered the cables.

@partspluspods3689 7 месяцев назад

yes I soldered it wrong the first time. The way in the picture is the correct way.

@Vendoization 7 месяцев назад

You sure? I googled other BT mod and they soldered as you did ( not as the picture )I`m going to do this mode tonight :-)@@partspluspods3689

@jansshrimps3785 2 месяца назад

@@partspluspods3689 dude you should have put a disclaimer at least ffs

@partspluspods3689 2 месяца назад

@@jansshrimps3785 I did. there is text on the screen and a picture of the proper pinout at 4:40

@christianmotos 6 месяцев назад

whats that thing you put before you solder? some liquid thing

@partspluspods3689 6 месяцев назад

Flux paste. It makes the solder flow better

@chevymusclecar1970 6 месяцев назад

Can you use an iflash duo with the slim back?

@partspluspods3689 6 месяцев назад

I havent actually tested it but i assume not. The solo wont fit with the 3000mah battery because it uses the regular size SD card slots which the iflash dual uses as well. Whereas the quad has micro SD card slots instead. Also that unbranded dual micro SD adapter that can be found on aliexpress doesn't fit either with the 3000mah battery.

@Pods4all 9 месяцев назад

My 3000 battery is a little different. Would love advice if possible

@ceednee 5 месяцев назад

mine too.. I would like some help too :( Apparently it's a new 3000mAh gen

@Vendoization 9 месяцев назад

would this BT mod work on 4th gen Classic?

@partspluspods3689 9 месяцев назад

yes! you can put this board on any device with a headphone jack, speaker or other audio output

@Vendoization 9 месяцев назад

parts ordered. I`m thinking drilling very small needle size hole into the back on the side, simething like SIM tray hole on a phone to trigger pariring. Have you though about it? @@partspluspods3689

@samueldelaoroa9149 7 месяцев назад

I tried this mod and my ipod is not turning on again. I have checked all my soldering and I do not seem to be able to find a short or anything. Any advice?

@M1goblin 9 месяцев назад

I have a horrible screeching noise from my Bluetooth, any ideas?

@adammmmmmhm 8 месяцев назад

You can try bridging audio ground and power ground connections on the board

@eboutyytk5064 8 месяцев назад

Did you figure it out? Have the same problem. An answer would be asweom

@M1goblin 8 месяцев назад

it was interferance, i actually changed the bluetooth module i put in and made and wires as short as possible@@eboutyytk5064

@ikehigh05 8 месяцев назад

I put a jumper between tx and audio gnd and my audio is literally crystal clear now

@jon199680 7 месяцев назад

what does that do?

@ayantrichyno27 9 месяцев назад

Sir can I buy the pre-installed bluettoth rear back cover only ?

@partspluspods3689 9 месяцев назад

Yes! i have listed them for sale on my website just then, shipping worldwide

@lancerlance101 8 месяцев назад

Do you offer this on the 7th gen classic?

@partspluspods3689 8 месяцев назад

I do now, you can book on my website here is the link: partspluspods.com.au/product/ipod-classic-5th-gen-bluetooth-upgrade/

@aaronmendoza1534 9 месяцев назад

1ST

@urvishtrivedi6984 9 месяцев назад

I want same mod on my IPod classic 5th generation, do provide your email so we can discuss.

@partspluspods3689 9 месяцев назад

email is contact@partspluspods.com.au. I have created a mail in service for this mod on my website if you are interested

@slainbymax 4 месяца назад

Has anyone managed to get the bluetooth to work with Airpods Pros? It works fine with my bluetooth speaker but has horrible interference noise on my Airpods.