iPad Mimi 6 Overheating

[ScottTX]

Hi All,

I was making my 1st flight yesterday and my iPad Mimi 6 overheated and shut down in about 5 min. I realize it's hotter than hell in Dallas right now but I've never had my Mini 6 overheat before. I'll turn the caching off and fly it again this evening. I also just downloaded (a few min ago) the latest DJ Fly app.

 

[MA2 317]

I have seen items such as this to help keep tablets cool.

An add on cooling fan.

X-Naut Cooling Case for iPad Mini (1-5)

<p><b>Mitigate overheating with this self-contained mount</b></p><p><b></b>iPads are amazing devices for pilots, but they can easily overheat – especially in direct sunlight. This ingenious new mounting

www.sportys.com

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[ScottTX]

Thanks! - They have one for the Mini 6 also.

 

[pchaps]

Thanks! - They have one for the Mini 6 also.

Having same problem. Did you get the X-Naut? How did you mount it, and did it work great?

 

[Robert Prior]

Put the iPad in Airplane mode and dismiss all app except the Fly app to help minimize processor loading. Also do your best to keep it in the shade.

 

[pchaps]

Put the iPad in Airplane mode and dismiss all app except the Fly app to help minimize processor loading. Also do your best to keep it in the shade.

Thanks, its been 103-106 where I work. I will do as you suggested. Thanks. Also, my iPad not so precious that i wouldnt consider trying a homebrew solution, perhaps stick a heatsink and a fan on the back. I am researching thermal conductive adhesive and measuring for a heatsink as I write I see that the motherboard in an iPad with the seemingly hottest components are along the "button side" and so I may direct my cooling efforts there. Perhaps a 5vdc Noctua fan.

 

[shawgod]

Having same problem. Did you get the X-Naut? How did you mount it, and did it work great?

Where did you get a X-naut case for the iPad mini 6? I don't see one on Amazon

 

[wombatware]

Besides the X-naut, there are a few other cooling solutions for the iPad mini 6. You can check them out here: The Pros & Cons Of Different iPad Cooling Cases In The Market