{"product_id":"ipod-video-classic-taptic-engine-haptic-feedback-mod","title":"iPod Video \/ Classic Taptic Engine (Haptic Feedback Mod) DIY","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd haptic feedback to your iPod. This small Taptic engine gives a light tick under your thumb as you scroll the clickwheel, so you can feel each step as you move through menus, songs and playlists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiPod Video 5th \/ 5.5 Gen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiPod Classic 6th \/ 7th Gen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it fits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slim module sits inside the back plate (rear cover) and connects with a short red and black two-wire lead. It's designed for a flash-modded iPod, fitting neatly alongside a microSD adapter and a thin 3000mAh battery, even with a thin back plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e There isn't room for the Taptic engine alongside the original hard drive, so it only fits an iPod that has been converted to flash storage (such as our iFurb Dual microSD adapter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Taptic engine is wired in place of the iPod's built-in clicker (the small speaker on the headphone jack board that makes the clicking sound). Once it's fitted, the original click sound is gone and you feel each scroll instead of hearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini fitting guide (DIY):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen your iPod carefully with an opening tool and disconnect the battery before doing anything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the clicker on the headphone jack board. It's soldered directly to two pads on the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesolder and remove the clicker, then solder the Taptic engine's leads to those pads: red wire to the top pad (positive) and black wire to the bottom pad (negative).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick the module flat inside the back plate where it won't press on the battery or storage adapter, and route the wires so they won't get pinched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect the battery, test that you feel the tick when scrolling, then close the iPod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e This involves fine soldering inside your iPod, so it suits experienced modders. If you'd rather we do it, add the Taptic engine mod to a flash storage upgrade in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mail-in-repair-service\"\u003email-in repair builder\u003c\/a\u003e, or choose it as an option on our custom iPod builds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFurb Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795127074952,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5866\/9192\/files\/sand-save-1793315375001.jpg?v=1793315418","url":"https:\/\/ifurb.com.au\/products\/ipod-video-classic-taptic-engine-haptic-feedback-mod","provider":"iFurb Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}