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One of the secrets of Arduino Leonardo is the in-built USB MIDI support. This is really useful for sending data from Arduino to applications like MadMapper, Max and Ableton Live. In order use this you'll need to follow the guide on How to install libraries to ...

We operate a laptop locker system that issues laptops until the end of each day. The laptops can be used anywhere on the site where they were issued and provide access to the software you need to undertake your class. There is no late fee, but we do not give o...

We continuously invest in new equipment for students to borrow, from electronic components to projectors, robots to game controllers, and more. Kit Room There are two dedicated Kit Room spaces at CCI, as well as the technical office at High Holborn, each equip...

New students to UAL Creative Computing Institute often ask us what equipment we recommend before they start with us: Your own computer Having your own computer is not a requirement for any of our courses because we operate laptop lockers at all CCI locations t...

The technical team at CCI can be contacted on Slack during office hours. However, new questions should be posted in #technical (on Slack) first rather than going directly to a specific member of staff. If you've spoken to a staff member, you can book a tutoria...

We run the CCI server as a resource to host websites and projects for students and staff at CCI, the server currently hosts: Apache 2 (Web Server) PHP Node.js Python MySQL MQTT For security reasons access to the server is via SSH (Secure SHell) using key aut...

To use this machine, you must have had an induction from one of the technical staff. This guide is to serve as a resource for students who have already had this induction, as a reminder of setup steps and as a troubleshooting guide. Overview The Brother Innovi...

Overview The Silver Reed SK840 knitting machine is a 4.5mm standard-gague knitting machine that is intended for use with 3- and 4-ply yarns. The Silver Reed manual is available online here, and we have a paper copy in the workshop (as the online copy is poorly...

Git is a tool for versioning code. A git repository is a folder of files where changes made over time have been recorded. You might have encountered version control using software like Dropbox, Google Drive or Fusion360, all of which automatically keep records...

PEmbroider is an open-source library for embroidery design, maintained by CMU's Studio for Creative Enquiry. Designs are created using Processing code, particularly the Processing Drawing API which can be used to generate embroidery designs computationally. PE...

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DesignaKnit is a pattern drafting, garment design and interactive machine control software. It is compatible with multiple different kinds of knitting machines, including the Silver Reed SK840, which is the machine we use at the CCI. This page gives an overvi...

This page is a guide to different techniques that can be used in digital and e-textile design, resources we have at the CCI, places to source materials, and possible sources of inspiration/research references. Here, 'digital design' refers to textile equipment...

The laser cutter was purchased in 2021 by UAL Creative Computing Institute and partly funded by the UKRI World Class Labratories fund 2020/21. The laser cutter is a Trotec Speedy 400 with an 80 watt CO2 metal tube and Run on Ruby (integrated touch screen). It ...

This is the first of several pages that will guide you through how to use Trotec Ruby to prepare a design for laser cutting. Preparing files for laser cutting is relatively straight forward, and some simple projects can even be made using just the tools built ...

This guide will show you how to trust the Trotec Ruby certificate on Windows 10 to avoid security warnings. Download the certificate (Right click, Save As) Locate the TrotecRubyCA.crt file in your downloads and open it. Windows will ask you to confirm if...

This guide will show you how to trust the Trotec Ruby certificate on macOS to avoid security warnings. Download the certificate (Right click, Save As) Locate the TrotecRubyCA.crt file in your downloads and open it. macOS will ask if you want to add the ...

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There are a number of electronics benches available with soldering facilities as described above, as well as other test equiptment: Rigol MSO5072 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Rigol DS1202Z-E Digital Oscilloscope Rigol DM3058E Bench Multimeter Rigol DP831...

There are a number of Hakko FX-951 temprature controlled soldering stations available, the soldering irons are only to be used for lead free soldering, CCI provides lead-free rosin-free solder. There is no cost to using the soldering irons at CCI, the tips, so...