{"title":"Wombat Ware iPad Cooling Cases","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt Wombat Ware develo solutions for active iPad users who need added support to keep using their iPads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"307\" width=\"431\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9199\/9382\/files\/iPad_overheating.jpg?v=1702524602\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the problems we are addressing is the \u003cb\u003ethermal shutdown \u003c\/b\u003eof iPads. While trying to solve the overheating problem, we considered the different use cases, including: General Aviation (Electronic Flight Bags), Drones, Sports Coaching, Field work, Emergency services, Videography\/Media Production, etc. So we have designed our cooling case to be versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"187\" width=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9199\/9382\/files\/Different_use_cases_480x480.jpg?v=1730437264\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it started\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Cooling Case started out as a once-off custom prototype idea\/solution for a sports scientist who had troubles with an overheating iPad. For those who are interested in that story, you will find it here: \"\u003ca title=\"Designing An iPad Cooling Case\" href=\"https:\/\/sportstechnologyblog.com\/2013\/11\/11\/designing-an-ipad-cooling-case\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesigning An iPad Cooling Case\u003c\/a\u003e\". That was 2012\/13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany years on, it has become evident that the iPad's thermal shutdown problem has persisted. It continues to affect a lot more people beyond sports coaching. The main group of people that reached out to me were pilots in general aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo in 2021, we launched the cooling case for the iPad mini 5. Then, making the iPad mini 4 version the following year, and the iPad mini 6 version in 2023\/24. One of the key design features is the \u003cstrong\u003eswappable cover\/sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. So when you upgrade your iPad mini, you could still \u003cstrong\u003ereuse\u003c\/strong\u003e the main cooling body and just get the cover for the next model.  Read more about it here: \u003ca title=\"How Our Cooling Case Design Allows You To Upgrade To Future iPad Models\" href=\"https:\/\/getwombatware.com\/blogs\/the-ww-files\/how-our-cooling-case-design-allows-you-to-upgrade-to-future-ipad-models\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9199\/9382\/files\/Swap_cover_4-6.jpg?v=1713440667\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThankfully, the iPad mini 7 (or A17 Pro) has the same dimensions as the mini 6, so we didn't need to make another cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow we make the cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't seen the cooling cases in person, they're \u003cstrong\u003e3D-printed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The factory that makes our cases uses an industrial printer that fuses plastic (Nylon PA11\/12) powder together. The Nylon PA11\/12 offers a good balance of flexibility and strength, allowing the iPad mini to snap into the case. It's also really lightweight, which is what lots of people like about it (based on feedback\/reviews).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a swappable cover design and using 3D printing (in our view) helps avoid overproducing parts that could end up in the landfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9199\/9382\/files\/Product_page_collage_20230426_480x480.jpg?v=1682472665\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it's going - cases for bigger iPads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 2023, we have had increasing requests for cooling cases for the 10\", 11\" and sometimes 13\" iPads. We started working on it at the start of 2024, and it has taken way longer than we expected. We recruited some Beta testers from the end of 2024 and into 2025, and have done a few iterations (versions) as we gathered feedback. A few of them have kindly shared photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9199\/9382\/files\/UC_beta_testers_v1-2.1.jpg?v=1778147264\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is quite different from the iPad mini case: the iPad doesn't 'snap' into the case but is 'slotted' in. However, there is still the concept of swappable sleeves (i.e., a main\/central cooling body that attaches to different covers that fit different iPad models). Similarly, users who decide to upgrade to a newer iPad model could keep their cooling body and get a new cover. Hopefully, more will be revealed soon (later this year).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wombat-ware-ipad-mini-6-7-cooling-case-with-pencil-holder-2026","title":"Wombat Ware iPad Mini 6 \/ 7 Cooling Case (with Pencil holder) - 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iPad Cooling Case (for the iPad Mini 6 \/ 7) [2026 edition**] will keep the iPad Mini several degrees cooler using quiet blower fans, preventing it from a thermal shutdown when it gets too hot. It fits the iPad Mini 6 \/ 7 snugly (pictured) and provides some basic level of protection, especially at the corners. The cooling case allows access to its key functionalities (Camera, Touch ID and sleep button, volume buttons, speakers), AND it supports the Apple Pencil 2 (or Apple Pencil Pro for the iPad Mini 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin and lightweight (approx. 21mm thick and 110g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and flexible plastic enclosure \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds the Apple Pencil* securely while allowing it to be charged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRechargeable battery that can provide continuous cooling for 5 hours (on a full charge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA temperature sensor activates the fans when it gets too warm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with mounts that have the 4-holes AMPS pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with clamp mounts that are able to hold tablets with thicker cases (at least 22mm thick) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapable of cooling the iPad Mini down by close to 10°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Includes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-C charging cable (1 metre long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional info:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 204mm x 153mm x 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial of the case: Nylon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't use the Apple Pencil 2, consider getting the iPad Mini 6 \/ 7 Cooling Case instead \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Apple Pencil 2 for the iPad Mini 6, and Apple Pencil Pro for the iPad Mini 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** The 2026 edition has a few changes from the previous version, including how the buttons are accessed, smaller corners (bumps), and a shift in the LEDs. The key features (listed above) are still the same \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skylines Aviation Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720284766261,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/1895\/3539\/files\/IMG_1870.jpg?v=1792385354"}],"url":"https:\/\/skylines.com.au\/collections\/wombat-ware-ipad-cooling-cases.oembed","provider":"Skylines Aviation Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}