[HAK] Make an iPod shuffle cap strap, (and other tips).

Christopher Breen serves up some shuffle hacking fun as well as some good shuffle pointers on playlistmag.com. He details how he hacked his iPod shuffle cap to include a camera lens cap holder. Sad that is is black because it really ruins the aesthetic simplicity of the shuffle. It's still hecka cool! One thing I love about this site is how the hacks I see are almost like popcorn in the brain in the amount of other cool hacks they help me think up.

[FUN] 40GB iPod shuffle hack

This is close to my request for an iPod shuffle inside an iPod. This hack on mBlog shows that there are lot's of regular iPod users that clearly have "shuffle envy".

[REQ] Lossless possible on the iPod shuffle?

[image: Wow...old! by Fant]

Shufflehacks reader Brian inquired:
I have a request, if you want to post it on your blog? To see if anyone can hack the Shuffle to play Lossless. Best audio codec + Best sounding ipod + Smallest carry = Shuffle.

To which I replied:
How many songs would the shuffle hold then? How big are lossless files? With only 512MB or 1GB i wonder how many you could hold?

To which he replied:
Figure 20-ish songs for the 512 and 40-ish for the 1. Lossless is big, but the best audio quality. It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

Then I it hit me... why should I worry about the "reason" someone want to do a particular hack? Hacks are often done simply because they can be!

So the challenge is on to figure out how to play Apple Lossless on the iPod shuffle for poor Brian. If you have any information about this please post it in the comments for this entry.

[BUZ] Shufflehacks gets some international love!

[photo by p.a.b.]

Thanks to all those who are linking to us across the globe!
a few examples.

Japan:
oops-music.com
otokiki.org

Germany:
ipod-fun.de
www.macnews.de
industrial-technology-and-witchcraft.de

Sweden:
macfeber.se
macworld.idg.se

India:
swaroopch.info

[DIY] Shuffle dock from modeling clay

Markus Dahlberg sent us this quick hack: USB-cord + modelling clay = shuffle dock. I can't wait to see what he comes up with for version 2.0. Hopefully not something as scary as podbuddies!

[DIY] Build your own 9v on-the-go shuffle charger

i-hacked serves up this tutorial on how to build your own portable charge for the shuffle. Parts will set you back about $12.00 - $15.00 depending on what you use.

[ART] Huge shuffle art archive online. Uploads encouraged!

This shuffle art of with the little Katamari prince pushing the shuffle click wheel came from the Shuffle Art Archive (S.A.A.) which I was very delighted to stumble across early this morning. The site appears to be based in Japan however site uses multiple languages which is really cool. The S.A.A. has tons of images created specifically for printing and sticking on your iPod Shuffle. There is also an uploader that allows you to upload your own shuffle art for others to see and use. They also provide a template to aid in your shuffle art creation. There are sections for cases, illustrations, patterns, and much much more. Needless to say I was a bit humbled at all the work people have put into creating these images for the shuffle. Spend a few mintues on the site and you'll see what I mean. It makes this blog look like chopped liver. I think we should definitely contribute!

Below are a few examples that really caught my eye.

[REQ] Wanted: A shuffle belt buckle

Reader request: "not so much of a hack, but i am waiting for someone to make a belt buckle that lets the shuffle clip in."

So the challenge is on for you all you hasksters. Complete this hack, send it in and make someone happy!

[DIY] Hide a shuffle in a magazine

Jaron Kenny hacked a shuffle into a big-ole fat EGM magazine to allow for some incognito work/school shuffling. Although I'm not quite sure of the practical usefulness of this hack I'm not one talk. I half-seriously considered hacking a Nintendo DS into a Bible to play in church. Check out his write up which includes pics and instructions. Perhaps he'll grace us with a version 2.0. How 'bout it Jaron?

[DIY] FM Transmitter for your iPod shuffle?

The folks over at TUAW are reporting that there is a DIY FM transmitter kit available. The MP3 Hi-Fi Stereo FM Transmitter. It says the circuit can be powered with any standard 9V DC / 50mA adapter. I wonder if a 9v battery would work. Any electrical geniuses out there know? The price is $39.95 with shipping of $7.45. There is also a Soldering Kit which includes a power supply for $34.20. Those prices seem a bit out of my price range to add it to my Shufflephones 2.0 The range is 100 feet which might explain the power consumption since it seems the iTrip would draw a whole lot less from the remote jack. I can see some definite hack potential here.

[via TUAW]

UPDATE: A faithful reader added: A 9v battery would work fine as it would easily be able to provide the current needed. Also, any regulated 9V mains adapter would power it fine.