I just ran across this video about the Ipad Mini's keyboard magnet interfering with the controller when it is place in the grips a certain way. I'm not home right now to try it to verify, but thought if it's true it may save someone a headache down the road. Sorry about the Facebook link, but I searched on Youtube and Vimeo and I couldn't locate it.
Ipad Mini Magnet
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LuvMyTJ
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Interesting. I did notice the magnetic cover on mine was affecting mine so I removed it. Makes sense the internal one would affect it too.
Intrglctcrevfnk
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Good video! I've been using my iPad mini with the home button on the right because I'm right handed
I'd forgotten about the iPads having that strong magnet for the Apple cover, duly noted!
I'd forgotten about the iPads having that strong magnet for the Apple cover, duly noted!
Same here, right handed, so I have always flown with the button to the right.
IShouldBeWorking
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Great info! I flew with my Mini with the button on the right last Saturday mostly just by chance, but I'll keep doing it that way now that I know. Thanks!
DroneTone
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Same here, I have the tablet with the home button on the right, just because I am right handed too... thanks for the information
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locoman
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just found this post. Since I a left handed, I have had my home button the left and have not had any problems with my iPad mini 4. I can't get any sound out of the video above, so did not get the narrative. Can anyone elaborate for me, the problems caused with the home button on the left. I will have to experiment with it tomorrow.
Adamcain112
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I wonder if this why i always get interferance, I use the Thor Tablet holder. It it places the tablet right above the controller. I also have the Mavmount and it places right over also. I guess I will try to rotate the tablet and see what happens.
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Adamcain112
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It puts the ipads internal magnets closer to the controller and causes magnetic interference according to the video.
CamoGreg
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Good info ! Thks ! Btw always on the right side for me as I'm right handed ! But good to know !
EDIT : can't read the video, don't have facebook.
This is when you put the iPad below the RC or above ???
EDIT : can't read the video, don't have facebook.
This is when you put the iPad below the RC or above ???
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diveinstructor
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Inspirephil
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I have always had my iPads with the home button on the right side (unknowingly) whenever I flew as the other people have said because I’m right handed and it just felt much more comfortable that way. Good to know that information though and thanks for pointing out the magnet situation.
Inspirephil
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You’re going to be glad you did pick up the iPad mini 4 as it will change your flying dramatically. Being able to see the screen in a larger format is so much better than using a phone!! I always fly with an iPad no matter which drone I am flying.
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