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An LDR or Light Dependent Resistor is a component which restricts how much power can flow through a circuit based on how much or little light hits the sensitive part on the top. Wiring To use a Light Dependent Resistor, we have to use it in combination with a...

A rotary encoder is a device used to measure the rotation of something, similar to a rotary potentiometer but not limited to how many rotations can be made, a common example of a rotary encoder is the volume dial on a car radio, which can be turned infinitely ...

Serial communication is a type of communication between two devices, normally between a computer and a microcontroller (such as an Arduino), between computers, or between Arduinos. Serial communication can be over physical cables between two Arduinos, or via a...

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 is a dedicated Kit Room at CCI, as well as the technical office at High Holborn, each equipped with s...

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 PR1055...

Please be aware that the knitting machine will be in use for inductions on Thursdays and Fridays 10:00-13:00 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 man...

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...

PE Design 11 is Brothers software used for creating digital embroidery patterns. The interface is quite user friendly so use this guide as a pointer for how to get started! The full instruction manual can be found here. The interface contains a few main secti...

To learn how to use DesignaKnit, you can attend one of the Advanced Knitting Workshops - bookable here. You must have already completed the Knitting Machine Induction to attend. DesignaKnit is a pattern drafting, garment design and interactive machine control ...

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 ...