[coltpython]

Where can I buy the 616-0230. Li-ion sanyo battery?

 

[cmarti]

  Where can I buy the 616-0230. Li-ion sanyo battery?

They can only be bought used on eBay.

 

[MrClaphands]

Hey guys!



 
Before I start, sorry for my bad english.



 
I've collected many songs in the last decade. Too many to be put on any mp3-player or mobile phone. But I want to be able to always choose from my entire music collection. So I searched for an alternative and the only thing with enough GB I found was the iPod Classic. Apple and I haven't got a good history together and I really didn't want to install and run iTunes on my PC. But I like the iPod Classic's screen, clickwheel and case.


 
And that's how I stumbled upon BeyondWind's blog here http://beyondwind.duckdns.org/?page_id=5
and decided to build such an amazing thing.



 
First things first: Last week I bought an used iPod Classic 5th Gen. 30GB. Works perfectly and hasn't got any huge scratches.


 
Well, I'm not that good at building and modding electronic things. That's why I could really use your help.

 
If you could summarize and/or explain the next or all the following steps to me, I would be soooo happy!
To start this "special mod", I need these things (please correct me if I'm wrong):



 
°) iPod Classic 5th or 5.5th Generation - already got that
°) mSATA SSD - like this one http://www.alternate.co.uk/Crucial/M500-mSATA-SSD-240-GB/html/product/1061751?
°) JM20330 based ZiF to mSATA adapter - like this one http://www.amazon.de/mSATA-SSD-zu-ZIF-Adapter/dp/B00CFR9YZI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406147778&sr=8-3&keywords=zif+msata
°) patched Rockbox software by BeyondWind



 
Are these the right things to order? I mean, the SSD and adapter.


 
I think that taking the iPod apart and assembling all the new parts shouldn't be that hard, thanks to YouTube.


 


 
Before I come to an end, I have to say that I really appreciate the time and effort all of you put in those projects and I hope you keep doing the things you do! Thanks a lot!




 
Greetings from Austria (Alps, not kangaroos)!

 

[RUMAY408]

  Hey guys!



 
Before I start, sorry for my bad english.



 
I've collected many songs in the last decade. Too many to be put on any mp3-player or mobile phone. But I want to be able to always choose from my entire music collection. So I searched for an alternative and the only thing with enough GB I found was the iPod Classic. Apple and I haven't got a good history together and I really didn't want to install and run iTunes on my PC. But I like the iPod Classic's screen, clickwheel and case.


 
And that's how I stumbled upon BeyondWind's blog here http://beyondwind.duckdns.org/?page_id=5
and decided to build such an amazing thing.



 
First things first: Last week I bought an used iPod Classic 5th Gen. 30GB. Works perfectly and hasn't got any huge scratches.


 
Well, I'm not that good at building and modding electronic things. That's why I could really use your help.

 
If you could summarize and/or explain the next or all the following steps to me, I would be soooo happy!
To start this "special mod", I need these things (please correct me if I'm wrong):



 
°) iPod Classic 5th or 5.5th Generation - already got that
°) mSATA SSD - like this one http://www.alternate.co.uk/Crucial/M500-mSATA-SSD-240-GB/html/product/1061751?
°) JM20330 based ZiF to mSATA adapter - like this one http://www.amazon.de/mSATA-SSD-zu-ZIF-Adapter/dp/B00CFR9YZI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406147778&sr=8-3&keywords=zif+msata
°) patched Rockbox software by BeyondWind



 
Are these the right things to order? I mean, the SSD and adapter.


 
I think that taking the iPod apart and assembling all the new parts shouldn't be that hard, thanks to YouTube.


 


 
Before I come to an end, I have to say that I really appreciate the time and effort all of you put in those projects and I hope you keep doing the things you do! Thanks a lot!




 
Greetings from Austria (Alps, not kangaroos)!

Good luck man

 

[originalsnuffy]

With regard to the 240gb build I would suggest some research into the merits of SSD vs. a SD card approach.   It appears that the SSD uses much more power so its worth the analysis.

 

[cmarti]

  With regard to the 240gb build I would suggest some research into the merits of SSD vs. a SD card approach.   It appears that the SSD uses much more power so its worth the analysis.

But you will not be able to load more than 131gb on that 256gb SD card

 

[MrClaphands]

First of all, thanks for your quick responses!
So, is my project not going to work at all? Or do I simply need a new, better battery for this SSD-mod?

And 131GB out of 256GB? That's not a good deal. I would really love to see and use the whole capacity Of the 240GB SSD.

 

[cmarti]

First of all, thanks for your quick responses!
So, is my project not going to work at all? Or do I simply need a new, better battery for this SSD-mod?

And 131GB out of 256GB? That's not a good deal. I would really love to see and use the whole capacity Of the 240GB SSD.

You will be able to whole the whole 240gb mSATA card, the problem is when you use the 256gb SD card

 

[MrClaphands]

So I shouldn't have any problems going with the SSD and the adapter?
And the "battery problem"? Can I use the standard battery or do I have to order a different one?

 

[cmarti]

So I shouldn't have any problems going with the SSD and the adapter?
And the "battery problem"? Can I use the standard battery or do I have to order a different one?

Any battery will work, with mSATA you don't get stellar battery life but you will get about six or eight hours on each charge.

 

[originalsnuffy]

Cmarti

I was under the impression that the memory limit issue did not apply to the 5.5 video units. I gather that was a misunderstanding on my part?

 

[MrClaphands]

@cmarti: I can live with 6-8hours per charge, that's not so bad.
Another thing: Will I be able to charge the modded iPod with a normal USB-charger or do I need a FireWire-cable? (I remember having read something like this somewhere before...)

@originalsnuffy: What do you mean with "memory limit issue"?


Thanks again guys for your prompt answers.

 

[originalsnuffy]

Cmarti can best clear this up. Bit as I understand it certain ipod units gave issues with something called logical block address limits and can't go above 128 gb or so with certain drive adapters. Biut I thought that the fifth gen units were not impacted by this but I may be off base. I respect cmarti as a source and defer to his input.

 

[cmarti]

Cartier can best clear this up. Bit as I understand it certain ipod units gave issues with something called logical block address limits and can't go above 128 gb or so with certain drive adapters. Biut I thought that the fifth gen units were not impacted by this but I may be off base. I respect cmarti as a source and defer to his input.

The 5th gen iPod has no limitation as far as I know, there are some 1TB iPods out there.
 
What I am referring to the implementation of the SD to CF and a 256gb SD card, there is some issues when you transfer more than 131gb to the card while it's in the iPod.  But then again I tried with a 256gb Lexar card and not the PNY which I don't own.

 

[cmarti]

Another thing: Will I be able to charge the modded iPod with a normal USB-charger or do I need a FireWire-cable? (I remember having read something like this somewhere before...)



Thanks again guys for your prompt answers.

Yes you can use a normal usb cable, just don't transfer more than 10gb at once.