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How to book a VR booth

Facilities Virtual Reality

You book a VR booth by going to orb.arts.ac.uk: Login to ORB Check you are in the Creative Comp...

Updated 6 months ago by Tom Lynch

Inductions

Facilities Laser Cutter

Creative Computing Institute CCI Students and Staff can book a laser cutter induction through ORB...

Updated 6 months ago by Tom Lynch

Using the AxiDraw V3 A3

Facilities Drawing Machine

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

Updated 7 months ago by agnes cameron

Workshop: Generative Embroidery with PEmbroider

Facilities Digital Embroidery

This is the written version of an embroidery workshop in the CCI, and can either accompany the li...

Updated 7 months ago by agnes cameron

Using the Silver Reed SK840 Knitting Machine

Facilities Digital Knitting Machine

Overview The Silver Reed SK840 knitting machine is a 4.5mm standard-gague knitting machine that i...

Updated 7 months ago by agnes cameron

What software is available at CCI?

Facilities Computers and Software

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Recommended Kit List

About

New students to UAL Creative Computing Institute often ask us what we recommend you have availabl...

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

How do I borrow a laptop?

Facilities Computers and Software

We operate a laptop locker system that issues Apple MacBook Pro 13" (Intel and M1 Pro) laptops ou...

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Changing the filament

Facilities 3D Printing

Step 1 Pass the filament thorugh the small holes on the side of filament rolls. This is to preven...

Updated 8 months ago by Irtiza Nasar

About

Facilities Laser Cutter

The laser cutter was purchased in 2021 by UAL Creative Computing Institute and partly funded by t...

Updated 8 months ago by Irtiza Nasar

How to trust Trotec Ruby certificate on macOS

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

How to trust Trotec Ruby certificate on Windows 10

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Design Array

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Laser Safe Materials

Facilities Laser Cutter

Only approved materials can be used in the laser cutter. If you are unsure please visit the CCI t...

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Creating a file in Illustrator

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Manage Screen

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Design Screen

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Prepare Screen

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Powering on the laser cutter

Facilities Laser Cutter

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

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch

Ruby: Introduction

Facilities Laser Cutter

This is the first of several pages that will guide you through how to use Trotec Ruby to prepare ...

Updated 8 months ago by Tom Lynch