This is just a thought experiment from a software engineer with no prior knowledge of the CQ MixPad app or CQ mixers.
Observation:
The CQ MixPad app could function more like an email client. Just as my email client remembers my login and reconnects automatically, why should the MixPad app require me to essentially “log in” again after a connection drop?
Here’s the idea:
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Constant Network Connection:
The iPad stays connected to the network via its built-in Wi‑Fi, just like any device connected to a standard Wi‑Fi router. -
Connecting to the Mixer:
When you select a mixer from a list, you’re essentially choosing a network address—much like an email client connecting to an email server using its stored address. -
Automatic Reconnection:
Email clients save the server address (and credentials) so that they reconnect automatically without asking for login details every time. Similarly, if the MixPad app saved the mixer’s network address, it could automatically reconnect when the connection drops.
Potential Improvement:
Allowing the app to automatically reconnect would simplify the user experience. You wouldn’t have to acknowledge the lost connection and manually select the mixer again. This could be implemented as an optional feature (e.g., a checkbox labeled “Automatically stay connected”), with an option to cancel the reconnection if needed.