Ipad Case Quick-Release Mounting Mechanism

I designed this simple mounting system to be able to quickly mount and unmount an iPad to a suction cup. My main purpose for this is to mount an iPad to the windshield of an aircraft to run Foreflight.

I assume others might find similar use cases for this. It is substantially cheaper to build this than to buy some of the options on the market. Just because operating an aircraft is expensive, it does not mean that simple aviation tools need to be expensive.

While I do provide instructions/BOM on installing this part to the specific Ipad case I bought, you can choose the case of your choice. I would recommend a sturdy one with a hard shell. You could also install the part using epoxy instead of screws to prevent the need for drilling into a case.

Print Instructions:
1. Ipad_mount:
• Make sure to orient the part on one of its long sides to ensure the strength of the release mechanism’s flexible hinge section. You will need to use support material.
• Printed with 40% infill,