Bluetooth and USB C kit for iPod classic (Classic Connect by Moonlit Market review)
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Published 2023-12-30
🔧 What's Inside:
The Upgrade Kit: I used the "Classic Connect" kit from Moonlit Market, a no-solder solution to upgrade the iPod (bought it myself, this is not a sponsored video)
🌟 Features & Benefits:
Bluetooth 5.2 & aptX, USB-C Port, new 3D printed backplate changes the look and feel of the iPod.
📌 Important Notes:
Check the official guide instructions for those considering this upgrade.
I give you my 5 cents, so that you can make your own decision whether you want it :)
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opening
00:00:57 Introduction
00:01:52 Classic Connect from Moonlit Market - what's in the box
00:05:00 Opening two ipods and switching frontplates
00:05:36 Moonlit Market upgrade
00:05:50 Irreversible step - removal of the top pin of the frontplate
00:06:31 Battery - folding the ribbon cable
00:07:37 SD Card adapter
00:07:54 Make sure everything works - audio jack, cables, bluetooth
00:09:38 Glue and waiting for 24 hours
00:11:43 Final result - visual inspection
00:13:04 Playtime and functional experience
00:15:42 Final conclusion and verdict
Correction:
00:15:17 UPDATE on the fitting the front plate: about not having a perfect fit - moonlit market replied to me on my thread on Reddit and explained that if I take the case apart and remove the metal sponge at the base of the 30 pin adapter, it should fit much better.
My review on Reddit on this kit:
www.reddit.com/r/IpodClassic/comments/18ukzpu/my_r…
Links:
moonlit.market/ - even if you don't want the kit, they sell sd card adapters and batteries!
#ipod #apple #audio #bluetooth #moonlitmarket #usbc
All Comments (21)
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So good to see such a kit now exists! I remember when the only solution was stuffing a cheap jack to Bluetooth adapter in the casing and soldering it to the battery risking destroying the iPod in the process. So nice to see the community isn't dead and is still thriving
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Wow, I never imagined upgrading an iPod with Bluetooth was possible! 🤯 This is seriously impressive. Definitely something to explore in 2024. Great work!
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Very cool. Best part about this for me was the fact it keeps the 30 pin connector. I use that from time to time for video output. Still a very good mod, IMO.
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Great way to bring a modern update to a classic gadget
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This exact video was on my to do list! What an amazing project. Thanks for sharing your experience putting this together, can’t wait to get my hands on a moonlit kit.
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this product is everything i wanted to modernize the ipod classic i bought a while ago it has so much potential but no one made a video about it a while its been out so i was still on the fence lol thank you for this solid video to reassure myself will definitely buy the product
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Ren, thank you for this. I see you as a true artist. You manage to use any song just as a vehicle to express yourself.
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I was 100% ready to buy a kit for myself until i saw you need to glue it together. Still tempting though. Edit: I looked up the adhesive they include and apparently its pretty easy to remove if you want to
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Been waiting for a review for this product. I really appreciate it. Great work!
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So it’s €190 for plastic backplate and needs the front to be glued in? I can’t endorse that at all - a mod like that should raise the quality.
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i ordered a whole bunch of ipod parts to upgrade my ipod to 2TB just 3 days ago... This has to show up now!!! haha
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Great job! Looking forward to continuing it in the new year!
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This Bluetooth upgrade is great. I have 2 IPODS one 80G and the other 160G but now have to wear Hearing Aids.. luckily they are Bluetooth capable so I can use the IPODs after an upgrade like this.
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Oh wow! I really want this. I already have a microsd and big battery kit for my old iPod 5g.
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Another great video! Love the see the USB-C ALL THE THINGS ❤ Keep it up
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Thank you for this clear and great explanation! Love it! 😍
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Thnks man for reviewing this.. Ive been eyeing the unit for some time already.. this might be my trigger to buy it.. Thanks man!
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Very Nice! I got to upgrade mine! Thank you for this video. This will help a lot. 🎉 Go on making these kind of videos.
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Awesome video, inspired me to get a kit of my own. Keep up the great content!
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Grrat idea. Thank you. Happy ipod classic NEW YEAR.
