How to get Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, USB-C on your old iPod
The Sprout motherboard replacement for iPod fits inside an original case and uses its screen and click wheel for navigation. There's no soldering, and best of all, it uses a microSD card for storage, like most of the mods for iPods do. There are models coming for iPod 3rd gen, iPod mini, and iPod 4th gen. https://certainthin.gs/sprout Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are motherboard replacement upgrades designed to fit inside original iPod cases while utilizing the existing screen and click wheel for navigation. These upgrades, which do not require soldering, add features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, FLAC playback, and a microSD card slot for storage. According to The Verge, the Wi-Fi capability enables AirPlay and Google Cast streaming, while Bluetooth allows for connections to speakers or AirPods.
The Sprout motherboard also supports audio via the original 3.5mm jack or through audio over USB for wired headsets. AppleInsider reports that models are being released for the iPod 3rd generation, iPod mini, and iPod 4th generation.
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