Ask HN: How to insulate an iPad in warm environments?

#1

Post by kords » Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 5:59 AM UTC

Hi,

I have to perform a live stream with an iPad(latest models) in a very warm environment (temperature is 120F/48C). Duration of the live stream would be around 2 hours. According to Apple, recommended temperature range for iPads is between 32F-95F/0C-35C.

Has anyone tried to do some custom thermal insulation for iPads or other similar devices? I'm also thinking the color is important; so gold or silver would probably perform better than space gray. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Re: Ask HN: How to insulate an iPad in warm environments?

#2

Post by liamwestray » Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 6:16 AM UTC

It’s going to crash. Lived in similar conditions (desert), and no iPad or iPhone can handle streaming in ambient temps of 110+ F.

You will need to cool the device down, there’s no way to avoid that. Either put it inside a cool environment or attach a massive heat sink/cooler to it.

Re: Ask HN: How to insulate an iPad in warm environments?

#3

Post by mosselman » Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 6:41 AM UTC

Insulation wouldn’t help since the iPad generates heat. Unless you mean something else by “insulation” than what I am thinking.

Active cooling would be the way to go, but beware of the noise fans will create in the mic.