Here's the link to PdPod: http://ipodlinux.org/PdPod

I managed to install it in my 1st G iPod under iPodLinux.
Now, to work on those patches...

Have fun!

So, I got pdpod up and working a while ago and developed a load of patches. I picked three of my faves to post here (see next replies).
Generally they all use the |<< and the >>| buttons to assign what the wheel is controlling like the pdpod_l8p.pd example.
All were tested on a Gen3 iPod running podzilla 2 - As you can imagine with this limited platform the patches can sometimes be clunky but bits can easily be ripped out of the patches to make them more efficient. If anyone has problems I have the dev versions which are simpler + there's also a kernel hack available with lower latency if you're interested.

First up is pdpod_sc3d2_met2 this is a granular scrubbing rhythm thing - it uses the 'voice.wav' that comes with pd as the defualt file so you can copy this into the folder with the patch or change it to whatever, a number of files are loadable from in the patch. Bit clicky but meh....

http://www.pdpatchrepo.info/hurleur/pdpod_sc3d2_met2.pd

second is pdpod_arp2fm_stereo - a stereo effect FM synthesis 4 note arpeggiator - you can switch between minor and major (mi/ma), Sequenced and Random (Sq/R) patterns, octave, modulation amount, speed, envelope etc.

Only prob is it pitches sharp (by quite a darn lot!) - FM is also quite consuming so it might help to swap for a single osc~ if you're having slowness issues.

http://www.pdpatchrepo.info/hurleur/pdpod_arp2fm_stereo.pd

third is a bit of a work in progress (feel free to add!) pdpod_microsequence3. It's an attempt to build a mini 16 step drum sequencer - You will need to change the sound file it's looking for and maybe change some of the arguements - It's set up for a file 3870ms long i.e. 16th notes at 241.876ms intervals.

You have control over tempo and envelope (release only) random is yet to be implemented and i forgot what I was doing with it - maybe some kind of pattern shuffler(???!).

• that's it, have fun

http://www.pdpatchrepo.info/hurleur/pdpod_microsequence3.pd

Good stuff Lead.

Question for you - I don't have an iPod to try with podlinux, so how does it work?
Most importantly - can a user easily load up ipod linux and Pd, play with it, and then easily switch back to having a normal iPod? In other words, does the iPod store its own OS in EPROM? Or is the whole process one involving re-flashing EEproms which a typical user wouldn't be able to do and would risk turning their pod into a brick?

HFS+ format ipods (if Mac is your main computer) requires no repartitioning/formatting but FAT32 does - this is taken care of by the installer, i think by copying the firmware to the host computer and back after partitioning (which I'm guessing would involve reflashing).
As long as you check you're running a supported ipod bricking should be unlikely, in my experience and from what I can glean from the ipodlinux forum reusing the apple firmware installer and beginning from scratch usual rescues any seemingly major mess-ups.

There are installers for all platforms http://ipodlinux.org/Installer_2 (some are works in progress).

Things have moved on a bit since my installation- there's also now a boot loader, which allows you to choose between apple firmware and ipodlinux http://ipodlinux.org/Loader_2
or you can use the original way as i do which is to reboot (menu+play) and hold rewind to enter firmware or hold down nothing for linux. So to answer you're question it's very easy to switch between the two!

Adding PD needs the computer the ipod is connected to be able to read the ext2 format part so it can edit the files needed to complete the installation.

There are a host of other things you can do as well -> http://ipodlinux.org/Applications <-Gameboy emulator anyone?

Hope that helps - also Gen3s (or older) like mine go quite cheap now a days if you fancy having a go.

Hi!
I've installed ipod linux from a Mac on an iPod Nano 1G.
When I installed PDpod I have an error when linux do the boot...somenone has my problem?

Hi
I'm a student of the Academy of Fine Arts in urbino , for a examination I want to connect my ipod of 4 gb with pure data, is possible to do it? and how do I connect?
help me!!!
many thanks and salute

yes, we are working on making it easier:

http://re-ware.org

mark

i ll try it on my old 1G ipod mini ...

i just replaced its battery

Hans, I just saw your video of you explaining to your grandad what you do (). too funny! Were you stoned!?!

Will it work on the iphone? And will most of the externals of pd work in this version ?
Kind Regards,

Rui

having fun with the supplied patches, running pdpod on a 2nd gen ipod mini. having a very slow go at writing some patches, i'm wondering what the easiest way to write and test them, as it takes a very long time for me to mount the ipod, move the file, reboot the ipod, run pdpod, load the patch and then try and figure out why it doesn't do what i wanted.

another question is how to figure/test/calibrate the clickwheel sensitivity/range if i map it to a slider or number object?

The best way to develop a patch for the iPod is to run PDa (pd-anywhere) on a regular GNU/Linux machine and work there. Then when you are ready to test, copy to the iPod. But yeah, the /mount/copy cycle does slow things down a lot.