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Socket:
I want to let the Rockbox developers know how much I appreciate their work in this project!

I bought a second hand iPod mini 1st generation, 4 GB a while back because I was unhappy with the current selection of audio players available: lack of support for free formats, limited capacities, compatibility issues with Linux, etc. After trying out the Rockbox sim and reading up on the project, it became apparent that this was the perfect way for me.

I upgraded the iPod with a 256 GB SDXC card, installed Rockbox, transferred all 190 GB of my music (mix of mp3, ogg, flac, ape) via rsync to the card and put it all back together. Seriously, I could not believe how simple the process was with installation.

While my set-up was not exactly cost effective, I am extremely happy with how it all works.

Thanks to the devs!

Doghouse Riley:
Hey Socket, which hardware did you go with for the iPod flash memory conversion?  I've got a 5.5 gen iPod gathering dust in a drawer that I would like to refurb with flash memory and a new battery.

thanks!

rbhawaii:
here is how i upgraded my thick back ipod 5.5  60gb/80gb model


Zheino 256gb zif ssd
http://www.amazon.com/Zheino-MacBook-Rev-A1237-MK1634GAL-MK2431GAH/dp/B00W1F0Y9E/


have tried this and LOVE IT!  2000mah battery

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000mAh-Battery-Upgrade-replacement-for-iPod-Classic-6-6-5-7-Video-5-5-5-Thin-/191209866425?hash=item2c84ff04b9:g:EO0AAOxyPKNTlysy


here is the confirmed working build of rockbox that you will need for the ssd

beyondwind.duckdns.org/downloads/rockbox.zip



some more info here
http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php/topic,42586.15.html


any cons?
its not version 3.13 so some theams are broken
it costs $$$

any pros?
fast loading
mega long run time - did no testing but is WAY LONGER then before because the ssd drains 5x less mah power then old drive and the battery has about 3x more capacity now (the 2000mah)


this will not fit if you have the slim 30gb ipod


have not tried this 3000mah battery yet but will soon...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3000mA-Battery-Back-Covert-for-iPod-Classic-6-6-5-7-Video-5-5-5-Thin-video-30GB-/121954562021


hope this helps

cereal_killer:

--- Quote from: rbhawaii on April 21, 2016, 03:46:48 AM ---here is the confirmed working build of rockbox that you will need for the ssd

beyondwind.duckdns.org/downloads/rockbox.zip
--- End quote ---

I would like to understand why this SSD requires this custom build. I have a ZIF SSD in my iPod 5.5G too (Super Talent ZT3), but all the recent development builds work fine.


--- Quote from: rbhawaii on April 21, 2016, 03:46:48 AM ---have not tried this 3000mah battery yet but will soon...
--- End quote ---

Can't help, but those high capacity batteries look suspicious to me. I have expected a larger battery, but from the pictures it looks like the 2000 mAh one. Has anyone some long term experience done some battery tests with those batteries. I am wondering how they perform after a longer period of time.

But who knows, maybe it is a high quality battery that really has 3000 mAh and it will perform well for a long time...

Would be nice, if you could report back rbhawaii.

Greetings,

c_k

rbhawaii:
cereal_killer- i tried the Super Talent drive first in both my 5.5 ipods and could not get either one to work. it would not even allow itunes to restore it. it would just freeze at the apple logo with no solution, i tried everything (im a pc technician) so after a week i gave up and was lucky that the ebay seller was willing to give me a refund. i dont know how you got yours to work, guess you're lucky because it is a cheaper ssd then the zheino.

the  Zheino 256gb zif ssd went right in and gave me zero stress. it did not over heat when i dumped 200gigs on to it with no brakes and seemed like it took twice as less time then my former toshiba 240gig zif hdd would have taken.

regarding the rockbox revision i dont remember what was wrong with the latest build at the time but i remember that beyoundwinds custom build worked just fine right away.

mind you i always install rockbox os to a freshly formatted drive, i never copy and paste the rockbox folder to an older version of another rockbox folder. 


anyway all is well now and i am super happy with my rockbox with a zif 3.3volt 100mah ssd and a 2000mah battery . i just wish someone could patch the 3.13 build with the beyondwind patch that he provided here

beyondwind.duckdns.org/downloads/ipod5g_msata_mod.patch

that way i could have my custom eq in my theme working again!

could somebody PLEASE patch the 3.13 build with above patch? PLEASE PLEASE x1000! please!   :)

will let you know once the 3000mah battery comes in.

have a great day!

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