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There was a time when the perfect lightweight podcast listening station was a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SanDisk_Sansa#Sansa_Clip">sansa clip</a> running <a href="https://www.rockbox.org/">Rockbox</a> connected to a set of <a href="https://www.download.p4c.philips.com/files/s/she3600_97/she3600_97_pss_aenid.pdf">SHE3600/97 Philips In-Ear Headphones</a>.</p>
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Alas Philips stopped producing the SHE3600/97. SanDisk reduced the specs of the clips, so Rockbox is no longer supported. We're left without a flexible option to listening to podcasts.
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On the other hand the price of Android phones have fallen to sub €50 range, and <a href="https://www.hema.nl/winkel/vrije-tijd-kantoor/school-kantoor/media-computer/elektronica-accessoires/bluetooth-sport-oortelefoon-(39620015)?variant=39620015">blue tooth headsets</a> can be had for €25, there is a possibility to have the portability while keeping the cost low.
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I set out to convert the bluetooth headset to a accept generic 3.5mm sockets.
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<img src="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps/hpr2599/hema-earbud-before-and-during.jpg" /><br />
A new ear bud set with crappy in ear buds, and the hacked set.
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<img src="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps/hpr2599/bluetooth-enabled-philips-shp2500.jpg" /><br />
Plays fine with large over ear headphones.
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<img src="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps/hpr2599/bluetooth-with-patent-pending-earbuds.jpg" /><br />
Also with small in ear buds, complete with <a href="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=1801">Patent Pending</a> ear identifier
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<img src="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps/hpr2599/motherload.jpg" /><br />
Something to read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1549676938?tag=viglink20248-20">Motherload</a>
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