I Put the Pro in AirPods Pro (with Apple's help?!)
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The first and second generations of AirPods made by Apple were given a score of 0 out of 10 by repair specialists at iFixit. A few years later, the Pro version came out, and it still received a 0 out of 10. AirPods are not designed to be serviced. No hardware components can be accessed without damage to the device, making it a consumable/disposable item. Hundreds of millions of devices were sold, each one having three sealed-in batteries. This makes it a total electronic waste disaster.
After the success of Ken Pillonel's previous project, a 3D-printed case and custom USB-C part for the AirPods Gen. 1 and 2 (and the world's first USB-C iPhone), he decided to replicate the project for the AirPods Pro series, due to great demand. The goal was to find a solution that gives a second life to the allegedly unopenable cases, which all face an inevitable end of life because of their built-in battery.
His findings led him to conclude the AirPods Pro cases are easier to open than their non-Pro counterpart, yet it still not guaranteed that it can be achieved without damage.
The proposed solution consists of 2 possibilities:
1. User can open case without damage: they can then replace the dying battery. If the Lightning port is broken, it can also now be replaced. An open-source USB-C replacement part is also part of the project. Users can make it themselves, but more realistically, they can now purchase it. The USB-C part fits the original case by removing a small metal part, no milling required.
2. User can not open case without damage: they can download a 3D-printed replacement part that I designed because the official replacement part does not exist. So, repairs can be made inside, and finally, the 3D-printed replacement part is inserted back in place. The USB-C replacement part is also compatible with the 3D-printed case.
The goal of this project is to maximize the number of successful repairs to minimize the quantity of electronic waste. A replacement battery can be purchased online, but it is the only replacement part available. If a charging port is broken, there is no way to replace it except by getting a replacement part from another device.
Now, Ken decided to sell the USB-C replacement part himself. He realized that 2 million people watched the last video where a similar project is done for the original AirPods, and only a few attempted to repair it as shown. This proved that it is too difficult to build integrated circuits at home, and the only way to have a real impact is to lower the difficulty of repair by making the ready-to-install replacement part available to purchase.
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Music by my friend DJ yuppie bogan: linktr.ee/djyuppiebogan
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Filming and editing by Ken
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Context
0:55 Open the Case
1:19 Possibility of breaking
1:44 USB-C PCB Build Montage - Part 1
3:44 Some Explanations
3:54 USB-C PCB Build Montage - Part 2
5:14 LED issue
5:52 Final PCB
6:02 Secret Help
6:20 Replacement Shell
6:29 3D Printing Montage
7:33 Big Announcement!
8:04 Giveaway?
8:09 What's next?
8:22 Outro
Пікірлер: 361
This man is a legend, the world needs more people like him.
@4louisMC
Жыл бұрын
Why not hire a company though! Make them produce the parts, and they get royalties and pay!
@Ranburu
Жыл бұрын
@@4louisMC And then Apple sue you for broke their legal documents
@frostilver
Жыл бұрын
@@Ranburu Brand: "Unbranded" Product Name: "Replacement Part FOR APPLE" 😉
Screws CAN look nice and can still be water resistant. Really wish Apple would stop acting like there’s really any meaningful benefit to gluing everything other than forcing people to not replace batteries, which on airpods is insane to me. Only thing I don’t like about them.
@ExploringTheSimulation
Жыл бұрын
exactly. more screws in the next video ;)
@curtisbme
Жыл бұрын
The cost savings (including the speed of manufacturing) is the meaningful benefit. The cost, mainly time, of every time you have to use a screw is massive over millions of units. Not being able to repair the battery easily is likely just a side benefit to them as it forces more people to just get a new one.
@arildedvardbasmo490
Жыл бұрын
@@curtisbme Indeed cost saving is part of it. I have a product on the market with clips - replacing them with screws would 10x the assembly time of the product. However, you can also design clips that can be taken apart - especially with the right bend. Getting that water tight is harder, but possible - rubber seals can do it with tight enough clips, but that, again, adds cost.
@shahrukhhasib5047
Жыл бұрын
Apple as a brand does not work for the consumer. It's a bunch of egotistic maniacs who do whatever they want.
This is an incredible project. Also I'm insanely jealous of your shop!
Wow, I just ordered one now, thanks so much for taking the difficult work out of this for us! You're amazing! 💜
@ExploringTheSimulation
Жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@Philadelphia_times
Жыл бұрын
@@ExploringTheSimulationhow much tho ?
@ncc74656m
Жыл бұрын
@@Philadelphia_times The link to his store is in the description. It works out to around ~$50 USD shipped to the US (for each cable).
Your projects are absolute mad. There's a ton of machines and software involved that I've never seen before and it's such that you know how to use literally all of it and a bonus of editing and recording videos that look like you've been making KZread videos for a decade
Just dropped on this from your other AirPods video, and I couldn't stop smiling at the new toys you have to make things with in this one, plus the skill set is evolving, and is well beyond impressive. Great production too...subscribed. :)
It’s amazing that we’ve gotten to a point where with the right dedication and initiative, we can create things to solve problems in ways only massive companies used to be able to do. Injection molding, pcb manufacturing, micro welding, etc is possible for ordinary people now. It’s wild. Such a perfect time for small niches like this.
the work and editing that went into this video is phenomenal! if you're the one who edits your own video is superb. thank you
Pressing "play" on an old iPod is just the chef's kiss. You're trending internally. ✊
Those machines and tools. Wow, so awesome! Glad to have found your channel.
I love your projects and your video narrative is awesome. Don't stop being so creative and cool!
very cool all the gear with your knowledge on how to utilise it all. great video too!
Awesome! Can’t wait to get one. Hope a case is for sale too since I don’t have a resin printer and it looks so much better than FDM in this case.
Thank you for the excellent music choice. … and the remarkable Open Source design files.
You are doing god's work truly! Not only giving everybody the chance to learn and replicate this but also offering a way to fix your device if you're not capable of producing the hardware yourself. And making a business of it! Honestly that's amazing. I also really enjoy your videos. No fluff, amazing transitions (the way you smoothly incorporated the sponsored segment *chef's kiss*) and to-the-point storytelling. I hope you continue to make replacement parts for complicated mass-consumer devices like Apple products. You'll have a huge impact and and even bigger wallet with this. (And it's probably good that you're operating out of Switzerland since you have more personal liberties there it seems). Please stay as transparent and noble as you are going forward! Thanks for your hard work.
You are a genius! Amazing work!
The editing is soooooo good, well done!
I'm so glad to see something like this be open source! it's really good to know stuff like this is just out there for the people who need it!
This. Is. Insane. By far one of the most underrated video I have seen this year. Gigantic respect and please keep going!!!!!!
You're amazing, Ken! Love seeing these interesting projects 🙂👏🏼👏🏼
Excellent work, once again!
This is awesome, incredible ingenuity. Problem is that a normal geek as myself doesn't have all the equipment to print and make this. So, I'm glad you are going to sell the kit/parts.
You intelligent soab haha i love you. I dont find it a big issue with the lighting right now, but i understand the demand. I believe you could open a shop to do this. Infact, if i could, id partner with you to do so and do many more product mods as such. Found you from Unbox Therapy. Cheers.
As a budget craftman, that just blowed my mind! Such a video!!
Le sujet, le montage, l'humour. Tout est là, bravo 👏
Dude, you are so awesome! Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity, technological skills and also creating this alternative to apple's design... Absolutely genius work!
Sick shot with the airpod assembly!
Great video as it combines so many interesting topics in 1. Keep up the good work
@ExploringTheSimulation
10 ай бұрын
you will like the next one ;)
your talent is insane! hopefully others are inspired by you and follow in your footsteps!
You make me feel I’ll never be good enough. Loved the tech, editing and creativity of your vid.
So inspiring! Great engineering skills and video editing :D
I really appreciate ur effort ❤
Love the music, especially the jungle closer to the end :D
I really appreciate you putting in all the effort to reverse engineer solutions to Apple’s products, offer them for free and open source, and document the process in video form. That’s a lot of work. I really commend you for all this good will, I really hope that people come in mass to purchase your adapter on your site, you’re a good dude
Absolutely, amazing 👏 I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve next. You're an inspiration. Can't wait to see what's next.
I love the editing. Passes the vibe check
Awesome. I do wish he hit the bracket corners with the micro arc welder. The bracket connection looked weak after he bent the ears.
Amazing work once again!
Can't wait to see how you'll do this with the buds.
woahhh!!! insane work man
Really great work
Incredible work and skills. You got yourself a new subscriber.
You‘re a legend. Keep up the good work!
Really interesting. Keep going!
crazy work man
Trop fort Ken 💥
Incredible work ❤
How smart 🤓 congratulations 👏👏
this is absolutely brilliant
I’m incredibly impressed and wish you all the luck in the world!
Awesome! Looking forward to the next one!
Damn bro, your skillz! I hope to see more of your work. :D
actually, with my next iphone having usb-c, this will definitely be in very close consideration. Legendary work!
My buddy sent me this video. Glad he did! Awesome work
for the buds you should make a pod so we can turn them either from wireless into corded iems
maaan you're so talented!
imagine being this qualified and expert that you can open source stuff apple makes a billion dollars making... props... big props....
Awesome work!
Nice video editing 👍
If I wasn’t in college and had money to spend, this will be the first thing I would buy. I love to tinker / fix things. I finding dead cases online are pretty simple. Wish I could help you out!
I haven't seen a maker this talented. Ever.
really like the style of the video
Great project. In China there are already a few thousands little shops provide similar service. Currently it is about 25 USD to change all three batteries for airpod (case, 2buds). If use Chinese online shopping site such price can be less than 15usd
So cool! Awesome video style too!!!
Your videos are so entertaining and interesting, I really wish you uploaded more frequently.
@ExploringTheSimulation
Жыл бұрын
I wish too! Each project takes me a few months so I'm having a hard time breaking it down. I'll try to give updates more regularly :)
@X1ZR
Жыл бұрын
@@ExploringTheSimulation That's totally understandable, I'm just grateful we do get videos from you no matter how long it takes❤
What an interesting solder paste spreader ! Where can I get on of those ? ;)
Instant subscribe, protect this man at all costs
@ExploringTheSimulation
8 ай бұрын
thanks for subscribing!
I wouldn't want this, but cool that you were able to do it
Nicht nur dein content ist gut sondern auch deine videos sehr geile Schnitt Technik mach weiter so
Amazing stuff! Subscribed :)
I can't even tell if this guy is even bad at anything. I mean you'd expect the editing of the video to be bad since what he did is already too delicate and requires that absolutely crazy focus to all minute details. Haaaaaa. Great video as always 👑.
I have the same Sony headphones. I love them so much!!
Amazing vid really hope you and you're family don't get attack
I do not know if I liked the content of the video or the crazy machines you have !!
just love what you do ❤
You never cease to amaze me. Great job man. Black airpods pro when?
Dude, you are awesome! Keep on going!
yo love your content keep it up your going places
Please do a clear case with usb c and wireless charging.. and maybe with blue led or purple led while charging 😊
Damn your editing is insane
Is this for the 1st or 2nd gen? Klasse Idee!
Love your work. Could the 41rpods pro pcb be used on other Lightning earbuds, like the Powerbeats pro? I know it’s a long shot
@ExploringTheSimulation
Жыл бұрын
Sadly not :/ thanks for the comment
Love this video can’t wait for more
He's a blessing
can you make something to fix beats flex/replace the battery
Pretty cool 👍🏻 Subscribed .
You have to do gen 2 airpods pro now
Great work.
I will bookmark this video and come back, when my Airpods end up dying. I'm pretty sure I can salvage the case (and I wanna keep my Dbrand skin) but USB C sounds very compelling. If you sell these circuits, don't set the price too low. Yes, make them affordable, but don't count your labour and tools out of the price, especially when you share the files to do it for free. I think many others here will agree with me. Great stuff, keep it up!
@ExploringTheSimulation
Жыл бұрын
I'm selling them, link in the description :)
Which screwdriver should I use for the screws? Thanks for the answers.
Un très beau projet qui permet de combattre ce fléau des airpods irréparable. Petite question aller vous aussi vendre la carte pour le airpods classique ? Bravo 👏
Awesome 🔥 Can you also bring back headphone jack on flagship I'd really like to see if you could do it on Samsung S ultra or Note series 🙏
Incredible video!!
Can you talk about your education and why you chose it etc? I am in my first year of general engineering and thinking about what to do etc, love your videos
This man is a legend
very nice job!
Subscribed straight away. You are too OP man for apple.
Bravo mec, c'est incroyable !! 🌟🔥
what a chad! Love the work you did.
What is the name of the company where you buy the RGW LED from, Thanks Comlight