I am planning on replacing the Microdrive in an iPod Mini with a 16-Gb SanDisk SDCFB-16 Compact Flash Card. Yes, I know that an SD card is the way to go, but I have the CF card already and it appears that it will interface directly with the drive’s existing cable connector. I won’t be using this iPod for listening to music, but rather to play a two-hour long “crackling fire” mp3 as background sound for my electric fireplace. I have researched the instructions on several websites, but there is a discrepancy that needs clarification before proceeding.
On the Instructables.com site, in the “Ideally, you will need the following items” section, it implies that a 2nd generation iPod mini is needed. Whereas on the geektechnique.org site (now static) in the 4th comment, ‘Ted’ says it only works on a 1st generation.
Which is correct? Or is it maybe the case that: 1. Ted is misinformed; 2. the Instructables implied requirement is not excluding the 1st generation iPod mini, and that the conversion works with either generation? I have both generations of iPod mini’s, but I don’t want to head down the wrong path if I can avoid it. Any specific guidance based on actual experience would be appreciated.
On the Instructables.com site, in the “Ideally, you will need the following items” section, it implies that a 2nd generation iPod mini is needed. Whereas on the geektechnique.org site (now static) in the 4th comment, ‘Ted’ says it only works on a 1st generation.
Which is correct? Or is it maybe the case that: 1. Ted is misinformed; 2. the Instructables implied requirement is not excluding the 1st generation iPod mini, and that the conversion works with either generation? I have both generations of iPod mini’s, but I don’t want to head down the wrong path if I can avoid it. Any specific guidance based on actual experience would be appreciated.
