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iPod Classic 5th Gen thin USB-C Case
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This is a proof of concept for a case that encloses a 30-pin to USB-C adapter for the iPod Classic (5th / 5.5th thin)
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- Category
- Music
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — NoDerivatives
This project is a proof of concept for a case that encloses a 30-pin to USB-C adapter for the iPod Classic (5th / 5.5th generation). Wanted to explore a reversible way of adding USB-C without soldering or opening the iPod.
The adapter slots into the print and is held by four M2×4 mm screws. The USB-C port aligns neatly with the iPod’s original connector, the result is a case that adds extra length but hey usb-c.
Details:
- Reversible mod, no soldering required
- Holds a 30-pin to USB-C adapter securely
- Two-part print, assembled with four M2×4 mm screws
- Adds about 1 cm to the iPod’s length and 3mm to width and depth
Print Settings
- Material: PLA, PETG, or ABS
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Infill: 15–20%, make it as heavy as you want...
- Supports: Required (recommended under the port cutout and screw posts)
Total Materials
- 1 × 30-pin male to USB-C female adapter (inexpensive eBay/AliExpress type)
- 4 × M2×4 mm screws
- 3D printed base and lid
Notes
- This is a design exercise intended to test the concept of an external USB-C enclosure for the iPod Classic.
- Designed for iPod Classic 5th/5.5th generation thin version.
- The case adds extra bulk. Consider it a proof-of-concept rather than a refinement.
- Adapter quality varies; many are charge-only, some allow syncing.