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The iPad Cooling Case Is Now Live At Wombat Ware

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Julian Chua

This is a bit of a delayed update over here. For those of you who have been following us or following the development of the iPad Cooling Case, I am happy to announce that you can now jump over to Wombat Ware (www.getwombatware.com) to see the latest development and updates there.

What is available now?

I have first launched the iPad Cooling Case product for the iPad Mini 5 (or 5th gen). The reason for just releasing a Cooling Case for one model is simply because of limited resources (for now) and the reason I picked the iPad Mini 5 is that that’s the more popular model used by pilots and drone pilots. Or at least the majority of those that contacted me were using the iPad Mini 5.

Will there be Cooling Cases for other iPad models?

The short answer is ‘Yes’. I am now working on a case for one of the 9.7″ models (iPad Air, iPad 5/6) and if nothing goes too wrong, that should be available in the next few months. I will also keep working on other models based on the number of requests – i.e. if there is a huge request for a specific iPad model or tablet model, that will be next on the list.

I am also developing custom accessories that work with the iPad Cooling Case. One recent example is an adapter that allows the iPad Cooling Case to be mounted on a DJI MavMount Adapter. We are calling it the Wombat Ware MavMount Adapter or WWMM adapter.

Since the motivation for bringing the iPad Cooling Case to market is to provide a useful solution, making custom accessories that work with the iPad Cooling Case makes total sense. If you think you also need a custom attachment or accessory or even an alternate solution, please feel free to reach out to us here (ReEngineering Labs Contact Page Link) or here (Wombat Ware Contact Page Link).

Updates On The iPad Cooling Case Development

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Julian Chua

Here are some updates on the development of the iPad Cooling Case that I have been working on and off since 4-5 years back and have focused on more in 2020. There have been a few challenges (some related to Covid, some not) but there have also been some good conversations and work that have helped move this development forward. So I am now closer to finishing and launching.

User Testing & Feedback

When I did a reboot of the this project a couple of years back, the main targeted users were pilots. So this year, I have had some meaningful conversations with different users ranging from private to commercial pilots and military. A couple of them had the chance to use the beta test units. It was evident some changes were necessary.

More Design Changes

There are a few design related things that I have worked on and they are based on those conversations and feedback including:

The need for protection for the iPad, particularly on the corners
The on/off switch for the cooling/electronics can’t be too small
Battery life of the unit could be longer
Easier access of charging port
The need to work with existing mounting solutions

Thinking About Production

As I plan the next steps including going into production, I am looking into small batch production and having the option and ability to make slight modifications should the need arise. So I will be exploring additive manufacturing and potentially getting it done locally. Yes, the cost of manufacturing per unit will be higher but there will be more agility and potentially less wastage of resources at the start. There is another benefit of additive manufacturing: although my focus is currently on the iPad mini 4 & 5, additive manufacturing gives me the ability to customise solutions for different iPad models.

Accessories That Will Work With The Cooling Case

As mentioned above, one important feedback I have received is that pilots want the iPad Cooling Case to work with existing mounting solutions. The most common mounting options are either kneeboards or suction mounts. For suction mounts, there are 2 popular solutions and they are RAM mounts and MyGoFlight mounts. RAM mounts use the AMPS pattern which is a standard 4 hole pattern. MyGoFlight mounts also sell adapters that can work with the AMPS pattern mount. So the iPad Cooling Case will incorporate the AMPS pattern so that it could work with those solutions.

I have also tested the iPad Cooling Case with the RAMS X-Grip suction mount and I think that works well. The optional tether provides additional securing of the iPad with the Cooling Case.

In terms of kneeboard mounting, besides ones that will work with the AMPS pattern, there are also kneeboard solutions that have universal securing means. One example that I have tested is the MyClip Multi strap. From my initial testing using one of my beta units, it works pretty well and can be swapped between landscape or portrait mode.

Next Steps

I am also trying to find out what other accessories pilots need to have while using their iPad ( and Cooling Case). If you would like to share with me what accessories you use with your iPad, please leave a comment below or send me a message here – contact page. I would really appreciate that and it will help me make the solution even more usable for more people.

Lastly, if you would like to be informed when the product is launched (hopefully early 2021), please leave me a message (contact page) and I will be in touch. Thank you!