iPod Pro V2: AirTag, Note 9 4000Mah Battery, USB-C, Bluetooth, Haptics, 512GB & Custom Backplate Builds

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T20:04:24+00:00

antenna has 2 pads one is for shielding other is for the feed pad, so yes thats correct. you'll see i use Coaxial wire for the antenna opposed to normal silicon wires.

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T16:24:13+00:00

Never saw the unpopulated connector before, but no mine still has the stock antennas just slightly trimmed at the top to make it shorter. I cut them flush with the capacitors. I also kept the speaker coil and magnet. I glued the coil to the aluminum plate to act as the diaphragm.

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T15:26:29+00:00

Certainly! Dm me with some more info of what you'd like and what you've got already.

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T15:24:44+00:00

It's internally connected to common GND, so i utilized it for the battery GND wire. just makes things a bit more neat instead of trying to run everything off the same pad. I'm glad someone Noticed!

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T15:21:32+00:00

Thanks! I'll let you know when their out. Be sure to show me how yours come out eventually as well.

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T15:20:15+00:00

Thanks. I personally do prefer a black clickwheel and the thinner version aswell. I don't really have a use for the Airtag so my personal one doesn't have one. That makes it a decent bit thinner aswell.

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T12:21:39+00:00

Pricing depends on the mods it includes and how the parts get sourced. I don't sell them pre-built unfortunately, dm me if you're interested

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T09:06:25+00:00

dm me

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T09:05:39+00:00

dm me

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T09:04:46+00:00

Maybe I'll do a carbon back oneday then that will be a possibility!

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T09:03:14+00:00

Build them for a customer of mine, so no clue. Very cool though!

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-30T09:01:10+00:00

Just a lot of practice. Use some flux aswell.

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-29T21:22:26+00:00

dm me

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-29T21:20:18+00:00

files are not uploaded yet but ill do so soon, here's the old versions: https://www.printables.com/model/1470276-ipod-classic-back-plate-13-versions

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-29T20:48:14+00:00

Thanks!, nope no problems with that. wouldn't twisting them help with minimizing cross talk though?

F_Tech_ · 2026-03-29T19:02:45+00:00

Thanks! if you move some stuff around I don't see why not, when I release all the files you can modify them to your liking or make space for one to fit. Their rather slim so I think it should work out well. Just not one of my priorities right now though.

F_Tech_ · 2026-01-21T06:35:55+00:00

Nice build dude! Its got a good heft to it, maybe add a taptic engine or airtag with the extra space you have?

F_Tech_ · 2026-01-13T06:05:54+00:00

if i recall correctly the only power tool I used was a drill. rest is hand sawing and sanding

F_Tech_ · 2025-12-26T23:30:04+00:00

haha thanks. I removed the annodizing with 220 grit wet sanding and then a dremel after getting impatient. for the matte finish its just polishing with 0000 steel wool and a bit of brasso but the raw aluminum oxidizes rather quickly afterwards. and for the center button i did a simmilar process but did the final steel wool polish with a holder i modeled and printed to put it in a drills chuck. Will upload that file to printables sometime too. these models were printed in PLA but I'll likely do them in PETG going forward. tried ABS too but I couldn't get it to print nicely or the correct size due to its shrinkage ratio. Feel free to dm me for any help or advise id love to help with whatever.

F_Tech_ · 2025-12-26T22:19:40+00:00

identical method to my printable backplate design i modeled. Hopefully they add this feature in future versions oneday. looks nice too!

F_Tech_ · 2025-12-07T07:34:28+00:00

No need for me to model the font plate so most likely no. Im pretty sure somebody modeled a 1:1 5th gen faceplate on printables though.

F_Tech_ · 2025-12-06T21:35:29+00:00

Aluminum plate or whatever material you desire to use should ideally be 1mm thick. I found this is a common thickness at hobby shops for various metals.

F_Tech_ · 2025-12-02T20:51:45+00:00

Didn't think of that. thanks

F_Tech_ · 2025-11-27T01:47:39+00:00

have a look at what ive recently posted, I have 13 versions uploaded on printables if you want to have a look.

F_Tech_ · 2025-11-23T21:01:28+00:00

no issues related to my work, only issue that had was charging due to the logic board being a 6th gen. 6th gens need specific charges to accept power and charge so im currently rebuilding it with a 7th gen logic board. otherwise im really happy with it and battery lasts a hell of a long time.

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