iCog Hades for iPad -open

{{The iCog Hades™ "Boilerplate Edition" case for the iPad®}}

This case now available at my shop Victorian Steam victoriansteamaustin.ecrater.c…, is a natural progression starting from my eCog Mercury™ case for the Sony VAIO® F-series laptop and the more familiar iCog Dionaea™ case for the iPad® 2. This is a custom, made by hand, made-to-order item and it needs 25 days to be manufactured before shipping.

I HAVE 4 PICTURES OF THE HADES HERE IN DEVIANT ART, 1 AT MY Victorian Steam SHOP, victoriansteamaustin.bigcartel…, AND 5 AT MY eCrater SHOP; FEEL FREE TO LOOK AROUND!

The iCog Hades™ combines the look of a Steampunk laptop with the practicality of an iPad case. It also captures the versatility of a bumper case with the functionality of a wireless keyboarded case. However, this is not where the story ends; the top lid on the iCog Hades™ is itself a stand-alone bumper case, and is detachable from the keyboard base. The keyboard is itself wireless, powered by two AAA batteries and communicated through to the iPad by way of Bluetooth® wireless technology, which is present in the iPad® 2 / 3.

The top lid is identical to the Dionaea, save some structural reinforcement, and is in fact removable. The base is a wireless keyboard using the same keys I used for the Mercury project...

The top lid of the Cog Hades™ is a wooden frame-type case which leaves the touchscreen open for use (similar to "bumper cases"), but the back is closed and decorated with metal parts. The iPad® tablet slides into the case through a spring-gate

This case is handcrafted from scratch and NOT by using a laser CAD/CAM system as others you may see elsewhere. The iCog™ case is made primarily of wood, including Aspen, Poplar and Pine.

The reverse of the iCog Hades™, V. 2.0 "Boilerplate," lid features a copper-sculpture on the back, reminiscent of steam-powered machinery. You have a pressure dial (non functional) essential for measuring the pressure of a boiler, and you have a thermometer as well (also non functional). Connecting the two “instruments,” you have two "iron pipes" (actually made of solid steel), and a couple of "copper pipes" (actually a solid copper wire) presumably, connecting the instruments, although one copper pipe seems to be redundant as the “third instrument” is “missing.” Several steel round covers hide the holes for "missing instruments." Note the two "iron pipes" actually double as the legs for the iPad® case when you set it down on a table.

Please note the rear of the case is designed to accommodate various decorations other than those shown; for example, in this store, see the 'Diana' version of the iCog Dione™ or Dionaea™ cases with a "metal-lace" backplate, or please send me an inquiry. If you have any requests, however please send me a message o_Q.

The case is hand-rubbed with English Walnut finish, and I used a Victorian-Era inspired black and white felt to cushion the phone (alternatively a Cranberry-Apple felt is available; see the listings for the "iCog Dione" in this store). A spring operated trap door, located at the bottom of the case locks open to let the iPad™ tablet in, and it also allows access to the USB / power adapter chord. The trap door shuts like a “mousetrap’ with a slight push, which I think gives the case a truly “antiquarian” 19th Century feel.

This item is available for $424 at my shop (iPad 2,3,4), Victorian Steam Calculation Engine Co. Again, this is a custom, made by hand, made-to-order item and it needs 25 days to be manufactured before shipping. You can get to my shop here:

For iPad 2,3,4: victoriansteamaustin.bigcartel…

I'm also offering the Hades at my eCrater shop, Victorian Steam Austin
victoriansteamaustin.ecrater.c…

For iPad 2,3,4: victoriansteamaustin.ecrater.c…

For iPad Air iPad 5: victoriansteamaustin.ecrater.c…

Apple® and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
VAIO® is a registered trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG
iCog™, iCog Dionaea™, iCog Hades™, eCog™ and eCog Mercury™ are trademarks of John William Dunn.