- Add QMediaPlayer + QAudioOutput for playback within the app - Playback bar at top of Library tab with: - Transport controls: Prev, Play/Pause, Next - Seekable progress slider with current/total time labels - Volume slider - Now playing label showing Artist - Title - Double-click table row to start playback - Playback auto-advances to next track on end - Move Output Directory setting from Library tab to Settings tab - Output Directory now shown in a dedicated 'Library' group in Settings - Add _setup_player(), _play_track_from_index(), _format_time_ms() - Add all playback handlers for position, duration, status changes
An open-source Python tool that enables direct transfer of YouTube music/playlists to iPod Nano, bypassing iTunes. This application combines YouTube audio extraction, format conversion, metadata management, and direct device transfer while adhering to iPod Nano's technical specifications.
Features
- Download audio from YouTube videos/playlists
- Convert to iPod-compatible formats (AAC/M4A)
- Automatic metadata handling (title, artist, album art)
- Direct transfer to iPod Nano
- Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Installation
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/youtube-to-ipod-nano.git
cd youtube-to-ipod-nano
- Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
- Install FFmpeg (required for audio conversion):
- macOS:
brew install ffmpeg - Linux:
sudo apt-get install ffmpeg - Windows: Download from FFmpeg website
- macOS:
Usage
GUI Application
Run the application:
python src/main.py
Command Line Interface
python src/cli.py --url "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID" --output-dir "/path/to/ipod"
Options:
--url: YouTube video or playlist URL--output-dir: Output directory (iPod mount point)--format: Audio format (default: m4a)--quality: Audio quality in kbps (default: 256)--video: Enable video download (for compatible iPod models)
Legal Disclaimer
This tool is intended for personal use only. Users are responsible for complying with YouTube's Terms of Service and copyright laws. Please only download content that you have the right to access and use.
License
MIT License
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