Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod
There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD card slot, FLAC playback, and more. And while cracking open an […]
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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