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About the Dark Lab
The Dark Lab is located on the Ground floor of Greencoat Building, in GB_G05. This space can be ...
Who can access CCI technical resources?
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Filaments Setting
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Troubleshooting Guide
In this chapter, we are going through the common issues in FDM 3D printing and how to deal with t...
Tolerances
Dimensional Accuracy and Tolerances Typical accuracy for FDM printers is around Β±0.1 mm, but for ...
Plugins
Go to the Marketplace in Ultimaker Cura (at the right side of the top navi bar). Install the rec...
Design Your Objects
Design Your Model Recommended software: Fusion 360 or Nomad/Zbrush. (Rhino is nice if you are fa...
UltiMaker 3D Printer Guide ππ
Important Reminders (Read First) Monitor the first few layers. Stay with the machine and watch t...
Glossary
Nozzle We have two types of nozzles: AA and BB, and two nozzle sizes available to use: 0.8 mm an...
Blender Object Preparing
Fusion360 is recommened, and Blender for 3D Printing would be harder but not banned, here are som...
UltiMaker Cura Set-Up
Add an UltiMaker printer from the start menu. Add a local printer from the start menu. Add a n...
How to do working at height training
Read the attached training. Complete the Quiz on ORB.
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3D Printing Workflow Manual From slicing to post-print care β applies to UltiMaker Cura 3D print...
Knitting With Conductive Yarn
Knitting is a really versatile and flexible way to integrate sensors and other conductive materia...
Example Projects
There are loads of fantastic examples of eTextiles projects out there, both from CCI students and...
Using the Brother PR1055X Embroidery Machine
To use this machine, you must have had an induction from one of the technical staff. This guide i...
Basic Skills and Techniques
This page gives an overview and step-by-step instructions for some basic skills and techniques fr...
Using NAO V6
Broken: NAO V6 is currently not functional due to unknown boot issues. Usage Guidelines Please r...
Robots and components we have
Robots Item Quantity Image Universal Robot UR5e 1 Dobot Magician V2 2 QTrobot 1 G...
HOUSE RULES
We welcome everyone to the Dark Lab! The Lab is currently open to anyone (within term time). All ...