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How to book a VR booth
You book a VR booth by going to orb.arts.ac.uk: Login to ORB Check you are in the Creative Comp...
Inductions
Creative Computing Institute CCI Students and Staff can book a laser cutter induction through ORB...
Using the AxiDraw V3 A3
We have a Evil Mad Scientist AxiDraw V3 A3 this machine can be used at no cost other than provid...
Workshop: Generative Embroidery with PEmbroider
This is the written version of an embroidery workshop in the CCI, and can either accompany the li...
Using the Silver Reed SK840 Knitting Machine
Overview The Silver Reed SK840 knitting machine is a 4.5mm standard-gague knitting machine that i...
What software is available at CCI?
We have a range of software available on our computers on site, and that you can install on your ...
Recommended Kit List
New students to UAL Creative Computing Institute often ask us what we recommend you have availabl...
How do I borrow a laptop?
We operate a laptop locker system that issues Apple MacBook Pro 13" (Intel and M1 Pro) laptops ou...
Changing the filament
Step 1 Pass the filament thorugh the small holes on the side of filament rolls. This is to preven...
About
The laser cutter was purchased in 2021 by UAL Creative Computing Institute and partly funded by t...
How to trust Trotec Ruby certificate on macOS
This guide will show you how to trust the Trotec Ruby certificate on macOS to avoid security warn...
How to trust Trotec Ruby certificate on Windows 10
This guide will show you how to trust the Trotec Ruby certificate on Windows 10 to avoid security...
Ruby: Design Array
One of the most useful features in Ruby is the ability to automatically create a repeating grid f...
Laser Safe Materials
Only approved materials can be used in the laser cutter. If you are unsure please visit the CCI t...
Creating a file in Illustrator
Although it's outside the scope of this guide to tell you how to use Adobe Illustrator, we'll cov...
Ruby: Manage Screen
The manage view allows you to open, delete or upload files as well as organise them, we'll start ...
Ruby: Design Screen
Once you open the design in Design Screen you should see the artwork you've created. You will be ...
Ruby: Prepare Screen
Once you've pushed your design over to the Prepare Screen you'll see it sitting in the working ar...
Powering on the laser cutter
The laser cutter key is currently stored in the CCI staff office PR_B503. To turn on the laser cu...
Ruby: Introduction
This is the first of several pages that will guide you through how to use Trotec Ruby to prepare ...