About the eTextiles Lab
The eTextiles Lab is located on the 5th floor of Peckham Road, in PR_B502B.
Opening Hours
| Afternoon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | 14: |
| 09:00–13:00 | 14:00-16:30 | |
| Weekends | Closed |
Please note that the lab is unsupervised with no technicians available from 1-2pm everyday for lunch.
Equipment
At the CCI we have two main pieces of digital textiles equipment:
- the Brother KH940 Digital Knitting Machine, which may be used either manually, or programmed using the DesignaKnit software. It's also possible to knit with conductive yarn on the machine, to create sensors and other electronic components.
- The Brother PR1055X Embroidery Machine, a digital embroidery machine which may be programmed using either Brother's PE Design software (think: MS Paint but for sewing), or the p5.js library p5.embroider.
Both of these machines require inductions to use. Check out this page for more information about inductions and workshops.
The sewing machine and vinyl cutter do not require an induction. However, if you would like to be taught how to use them, please contact Rosie or Agnes.
The heat presss requires an induction and for a technicians to be present whilst using it.
We also have two PCs, with the following software installed: