I/O Dock
I/O Dock, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I have started to make noise again. It’s been a long while. I’ve always wanted a noise tricorder, this is close. The first thing was to get some interesting apps. Then get my sources into the iPad. Years ago I digitized my 4 track tapes to load them into my 2 SP-808s. I loaded 112 sources into the iPad. The third thing was to add professional I/O. That would be the Alesis I/O Dock. It’s bigger then I thought. Sure it’s plastic, but not cheep. The only strange thing is the iPad must be turned on first or you’ll get some strange results. The app on the screen is Curtis by The Strange Agency. It’s a granular synthesizer. I’ll be reviewing some apps in the future.
Articulated clipboard, iPad cradle & G5
Articulated arms & a mess, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
What a mess, and yes that’s my desk. The clipboard to the left is one of a kind that I found at a flee market. Apparently made by a chemist. The iPad cradle to the right is made from a wall bracket for a flat screen and a piece of an iPad stand made by my friend Brian: http://www.industryworks.com/Industryworks/Home.html
The G5 and monitor where a gift from Greg, thankx. However the hard drive had been removed long ago. I bought a new drive and it didn’t work. Had it tested, it’s fine. Talked to the folks at the Apple store and an Apple expert. Useless. Took a week to find the info. The drive must be 1.5 Gb/s or less or it won’t be seen by the computer. Returned drive and got another. Required a jumper on the back. Installed OS 10.4 while I looked for a copy of OS 10.5. The OS 10.5 disks that came with computers will only work on that model. It took a month to find an update disk. Thankx Tom. I had to use an external enclosure to load the new OS. When booting up the G5 doesn’t see the internal drive but will see the external FireWire drive. If I boot up while holding down option, the drive shows up right away. I think that the drive starts up fast, sees the jumper, then slows down. That small amount of time makes the computer miss the drive. I must have formatted that drive 7 times. There were more problems but I don’t want to bore you any more. What’s important is that I can now sync my iPad.
BHI at Chillin’ Productions tonight
3 fold wallet , originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
This new 3 fold wallet will be available at Chillin’ Productions @ the Mezzanine, Saturday Dec. 3ed. 8:00pm-2:00am.
I’ll also have new belts, bags, cuffs, etc.
Mezzanine
444 Jessie Street, SF CA 94103
Cost: $10 at the door
Must be 21+ID
More info here:
http://www.chillinproductions.socialgo.com/
BHI will be at Art Murmur – Friday Dec 2
New wallets, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
BHI will be selling these wallets at Art Mur Mur, located at 23ed and Telegraph in Oakland. I will also be bringing new belts with vintage buckles, New key loops, new upcycled cuffs, some upcycled bags, cuffs with brass stencil plates, iPad cases, etc. There will be music, food, galleries open and many people. 6 – 9 p.m. Click on image to enlarge. More info at: http://oaklandartmurmur.com/
BHI at Indie Mart, Sunday Oct 9th
Swiss bag – 1, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
This new upcycled bag along with 2 others will be available at Indie Mart this Sunday at Thee Park Side, Noon – 7pm. I will also have new metal cuffs, key belt loops, vintage belts buckles. wallets, iPad & Kindle cases, etc.
More info here:
http://www.indie-mart.com/
Where is BHI this weekend?
1938 bag – A, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I just finished this upcycled bag with a 1938 license plate. I’m leaving for Oakland as soon as I’m done with this post. I’ll be at Lady Cuckoo’s Collage Factory in West Oakland @ 7th & Peralta. Noonish to 6pm. On Sunday I’ll be at the Alameda antique fair with The Window Lady @ booth W8. I have to be there @ 5am. Ouch. I’ll also have new cuffs, upcycled belts, new key loops, iPad cases, vintage buckles, etc.
BHI at Treasure Island Flee, Sunday Sept 25
Round box belt – 1, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I’ll be at the Treasure Island Flee Market this Sunday, Sept 25. I’ll be with The Window Lady at Booth 220 & 221. I’ll be bringing this upcycled belt & bag combo, new bracelets, upcycled belts, iPad cases, belts with vintage buckles, wallets, new belt key holder, etc.
http://www.treasureislandflea.com/
BHI at the Techshop San Jose, Sat. Sept, 24
Gear key clip 1 – A, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I will be getting up ridiculously early to make it to the grand opening of the Techshop in San Jose, 300 South 2ed Street. 10am – 6pm. I’m bringing 2 new gear belt clips, belts, wallets, bracelets, new bracelets with metal plates, 2 upcycled bags, new “cargo cult” cuffs, iPad cases, clocks, etc.
More info here: http://techshop.ws/ts_sanjose.html
BHI at Art Mur Mur – Friday, September 2ed
Antique tack cuff 2 – D, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
BHI will be selling this cuff made from antique horse tack at Art Mur Mur, located at 23ed and Telegraph in Oakland. I will also be bringing a women’s belt also made from used horse tack, New key loops, an upcycled cuff made from vietnam war surplus, an upcycled bag, cuffs with brass stencil plates, belts with vintage buckles, iPad cases, etc. There will be music, food, galleries open and many people. 6 – 9 p.m. Click on image to enlarge. More info at: http://oaklandartmurmur.com/
BHI at Treasure Island Flee, Aug 27 & 28
us-motors-bag1, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I’ll be at the Treasure Island Flee Market this Saturday and Sunday, Aug 27 & 28. Booth 215A. I’ll be bringing this upcycled bag, new bracelets, upcycled belts, iPad cases, belts with vintage buckles, wallets, new belt key holder, etc.
http://www.treasureislandflea.com/
Alamo Square Flea Market & Indie Mart: Saturday Aug. 20th
us-motors-bag1, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
Come down to Indie Mart this Saturday 9 – 3pm at Alamo Square. I’ll have two new bags, new cuffs with metal plates and pins, Upcycled belts, iPad cases, belts with NOS vintage buckles, belt loops for keys, leashes, etc. Lots of new stuff and there’s also a flea market. What’s not to like?
Lower Haight Summer Art Walk, Saturday Aug. 6th
Stencil cuffs, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
Steiner will be closed between Haight and Waller and that’s where I’ll be. I’ll be selling these new cuffs with brass stencil plates, also some new women’s belts made from a used horse harnesses, a new up-cycled doctor bag, belts with vintage buckles, etc. Noon – 6 more info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224767767567645
BHI @Treasure Island Flea, July 30 – 31
Hex clock – Etsy 10, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
Come by this Saturday or Sunday to Treasure Island Flee Market , 9am – 4pm, to pick up this clock, new wallets, belts, bracelets, etc. I’ll be with Romey Designs in booth 215 across from The Window Lady.
http://www.treasureislandflea.com
BHI will be at Indie Mart, Sunday July 24th
Leather bag: De Rio Negro – 1, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
Come join me at Indie Mart this Sunday, 12-7pm @ Thee Parkside. Biggest one yet and goes till 7pm. It will be epic. This upcycled bag is my latest creation and will be available here first. It may not make it on to the web. More bags are on the way. Also, my last two clocks, a pile of new belts, even more bracelets, iPad cases, and much more. Click on picture to see more images of the bag.
Leather Envelope Cases and Mustache Stands for iPad now at Black Heart Cases.
New Mustache Stands, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
Now that the Kickstarter project is over, the Envelope Cases and Mustache Stands are now at www.BlackHeartCases.com. Pictured here is a fresh stack of staches. Stay tuned for some special color editions of the Envelope iPad case, a case for the Kindle, and a wallet.
New reivew of my Kickstarter project
New write up on Cult of Mac:
http://www.cultofmac.com/leather-biker-ipad-case-comes-with-mean-mustache/95656
Funny take on my craftiness. The stashes are a big hit. Every villain needs a mustache.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackheartindustries/leather-envelope-case-and-mustache-stand-for-ipad
My first blog review
I’ve been writing hundreds of emails to promote my Kickstarter Project:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackheartindustries/leather-envelope-case-and-mustache-stand-for-ipad/posts
It’s the little things that keep you going:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=40600
Launched project on Kickstarter!
I’ve been working on this like crazy. Head over to Kickstarter to see the Envelope Case and Mustache Stand:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1740329935/leather-envelope-case-and-mustache-stand-for-ipad
My new site is up & running!
I am pleased to announce my new site:
www.blackheartcases.com.
A whole new business. Leather skins for the iPad and iPhone 4. More is coming. It’s been kind of crazy recently. I’ve not been blogging because I’ve been busy with this and a very big deal that you’ll see real soon.
Alameda antique faire 12/5/10
Alameda antique faire 12/5/10, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I had a splitting headache and it was treating to rain, but I still got to the ferry by 9:25. There were about a third of the usual venders. Plenty of great items. Upper left we have an interesting book stand made by The Chas Fischer Spring Co. Brooklyn, N.Y. It collapses flat and if one’s sitting down it can clip to your leg. Would be great for an iPad. Below it we have a leather box made by Sears Robeuck and Co. I washed it after this picture was taken, it still smells of mold. A little lemon juice and some sunlight should take care of that. At the center top is a hefty metal box. No idea what it was used for. It has a wooden base on the inside. Below it is a hot type plate that has had eight spring clips added to it. The gentleman that made it, and many others, suggests using it to hold photographs. The clips were used to keep track of account balances. Looks like they were originally manufactured this way. Nice job. The contraption to the upper right is a piece of a Mass Spectrometer made by Sciex. It has three axis movement plus rotary positioning at the end. Very high quality. I’m thinking I may be able to use this for ornamental turning. Lastly we have another book by Audel: Audels Machinists and Tool Makers Handy Book, 1946. I love the gold on the spine. It’s full of useful information, fantastic illustrations and photographs. No sunburn this time, just a little wet.
