Shield or Ipad mini 4

Rixxie33 · Sep 28, 2018

For those that have tried both- what is your preference?
I have both- shield was for my xsp- ipad for my MP-
Looking at getting the EVO now- and looking to see
what one works best- what did AUTEL test with?

joshmentele · Sep 28, 2018

Autel used a Shield tablet at CES. I would recommend the shield over the ipad just because it runs android and the android app seems to have less problems than iOS. However, both should work fine.

Normex · Sep 28, 2018

I have a Shield tablet with my Evo but I find it hard to use during a sunny day with the glare though I love the real estate. Nothing new I guess.

Rixxie33 · Sep 29, 2018

Thank you all.
I'll use the shield, as I did with my xsp
When my evo arrives.

hakank · Sep 29, 2018

Will the mini fit the holder?

Rixxie33 · Sep 29, 2018

I really don't know- think I read in this forum that it will- however
I plan to buy aftermarket holder anyway-

mixchief · Sep 29, 2018

hakank said:
Will the mini fit the holder?

No, neither the Mini nor the Shield will fit, you have to make or get an adapter

jcommstudios · Sep 30, 2018

Spoiled by bigger monitors on my other drones.... I picked up a very light Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7" (8/OZ) and a sun shade for a RED CAMERA 7" monitor. My buddy over at at ShadowQuad 3D printed an extender for the monitor mount and I secured it all with Velcro. Should be a lot easier to see the video feed on the EVO and packs up nicely in the EVO case . Pictures attached if you have been thinking of something bigger than your phone as a monitor this is a pretty good option!

YuKay · Sep 30, 2018

I have read in another forum an email response from Craig at Autel stating that the default EVO clamp will hold devices up to 6" deep, including the iPad Mini -- however a couple of owners stated they needed an adapter, so go figure.

If your device doesn't fit, this $10 adapter may do the trick. Alternatively, this looks a neat home-made solution if you don't have access to a 3D printer:

Barton · Sep 30, 2018

Also consider this tablet holder Tablet Holder . I purchased mine at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YWLXR80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I believe others got it for less on ebay. Works well, easy to adjust. You will need to fabricate the metal connector between the EVO controller and the tablet holder, as shown in the first link. Made mine out of 1/8" aluminum bar stock from Home Depot.