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Python environments
If you have not read the last post about Python we strongly recommend you have a read, just for t...
Example Projects
There are loads of fantastic examples of eTextiles projects out there, both from CCI students and...
How to pick a new computer
This information was updated in Autumn 2025 for the 2025-26 academic year. You can see a list of ...
Recommended Kit List
New students to UAL Creative Computing Institute often ask us what equipment we recommend before ...
Create Python environment with Venv
Python environments (venv): For this type of environment, the only requirement for your computer ...
Intro to Exif Image Metadata
Image files captured using digital cameras often contain a large amount of information about how ...
How to order safety stickers
We use the supplier Diginate.com for these stickers, heres how to place the order: Go to the Dig...
Tolerances
Dimensional Accuracy and Tolerances Typical accuracy for FDM printers is around ±0.1 mm, but for ...
Troubleshooting
🛠️ Troubleshooting Guide Common issues in FDM 3D printing and how to deal with them. Applies to U...
How to solder properly
For the beginner who just started physical computing, there is always an unavoidable challenge - ...
How To Connect To The CCI Slack
Slack is a workplace communication platform and is the primary way that we communicate at the CCI...
Who can access CCI technical resources?
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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...
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...
How to do working at height training
Read the attached training. Complete the Quiz on ORB.
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 ...