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Hmmm....sheet styrene maybe? Might get a tad heavy, though. Think I'm going to make this 1st gen sunshade non-folding. More bulk to lug around, no doubt, but sturdier maybe, if all the seams are hot-glued and more or less rigid. If I find the time, I may start actually contructing it this...

Thanks Gizadog! That's actually very helpful. I like the structure in the back, think I'll shamelessly copy you, if you don't mind. I'm thinking about angling the top of the shade about 70 degrees relative to the screen a la Tophat. What do you think? Do you think it might be more effective...

Great! Looking forward to seeing the photos. Picked up the foam core for the job last night. I've got one of those flimsy leatherette ones I'll use as a reference while cutting the pieces. Looking forward to seeing your ideas for affixing the shade to the iPad/controller. Thanks!

+1! Exactly what I was thinking of making...I'm having a devil of a time finding a commercial sunshade I'm happy with for my iPad Air with a case on it. A template would be great! Sometimes DIY is the only way to get just what you want.... Just noticed this was from back in Feb. How did the...