A recent project by YouTube channel “Will It Work?” has transformed a sixth-generation iPod Nano into the heart of a “triple-monitor workstation,” complete with professional audio peripherals and surprising multitasking capabilities.
The project relies on a complex web of legacy adapters to bridge the gap between 2010 and today. To secure the Nano, the creator opted for an Apple iPad Keyboard Dock, one of the few 30-pin accessories that supports composite video output.
While the keyboard itself proved incompatible with the Nano’s OS, the dock provides the structural support needed for a desktop feel and a stable connection for a powered stylus, allowing for smudge-free navigation.
The audio setup is equally ambitious. By utilizing a 4-pole TRRS splitter, the workstation incorporates a professional Maono desktop microphone and a pair of classic Apple Pro Speakers. Because these speakers require a specialized power ring, the setup uses a JC Hi-Fi adapter from Juicy Crumb to provide the necessary amplification via USB-C.
The video output is handled by a 30-pin-to-composite cable, which is then daisy-chained through three legacy Sharp Aquos flat-panel televisions from the early 2000s.
During testing, the workstation demonstrated impressive functionality for a device its age. Using the Voice Memos app, the iPod was able to record high-quality audio through the XLR-to-3.5mm conversion. More impressively, the Nano managed a form of “true multitasking” by running a photo slideshow across the triple monitors while playing music.
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