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Buildings

You can see the locations of these and nearby halls of residence on this map:

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Using the AxiDraw V3 A3

Digital Fabrication Lab Drawing Machine

We have a Evil Mad Scientist AxiDraw V3 A3 this machine can be used at no cost other than provid...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

What software is available at CCI?

IT & Computing

We have a range of software available on our computers on-site, and that you can install on your ...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Using the Brother Innov-is V3 Embroidery Machine

eTextiles Lab Digital Embroidery

To use this machine, you must have had an induction from one of the technical staff. This guide i...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Lone Working Policy

About

Our buildings are usually staffed from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Outside o...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

How do UAL room numbers work?

Buildings

Room numbers in large organisations can be confusing, which is why we try to stick to a single st...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Design Array

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

One of the most useful features in Ruby is the ability to automatically create a repeating grid f...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Focusing the laser

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

Once your material has been put in, you need to focus the laser beam onto the surface of the mate...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Powering on the laser cutter

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

The laser cutter key is currently stored in the CCI staff office PR_B503. To turn on the laser cu...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Produce Screen

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

On this screen you can see the queued jobs and monitor their progress remotely. This is useful if...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Prepare Screen

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

Once you've pushed your design over to the Prepare Screen you'll see it sitting in the working ar...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Design Screen

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

Once you open the design in Design Screen you should see the artwork you've created. You will be ...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Manage Screen

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

The manage view allows you to open, delete or upload files as well as organise them, we'll start ...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Creating a file in Illustrator

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

Although it's outside the scope of this guide to tell you how to use Adobe Illustrator, we'll cov...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Safety

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

The laser cutter while generally quite safe to use when operated correctly, however it can be a d...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

How to trust Trotec Ruby certificate on macOS

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

This guide will show you how to trust the Trotec Ruby certificate on macOS to avoid security warn...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

How to trust Trotec Ruby certificate on Windows 10

Digital Fabrication Lab Laser Cutter

This guide will show you how to trust the Trotec Ruby certificate on Windows 10 to avoid security...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Don't Buy These Components

Physical Computing Lab Where to buy components

Have you bought a component that was poor quality, broken or ineffective? Let us know and we can ...

Updated 1 year ago by Matt Jarvis

Where to buy materials & parts

Physical Computing Lab Where to buy components

Electronics, componants Bigger Shops - large and often complex catalogues Supplier Material We...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch

Where to buy components

Physical Computing Lab Where to buy components

The following list is of common suppliers, other than eBay... Electronics UK Arduino boards, shie...

Updated 1 year ago by Tom Lynch