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Creative Coding
How to use a rotary encoder
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 ...
Using the serial monitor and serial logger
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...
Using Arduino Leonardo to send USB MIDI data
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 ...
How do I borrow a laptop?
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...
What kit can I borrow?
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...
How to use ORB
Recommended Kit List
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...
Autodesk Fusion
Getting started with Autodesk Fusion
Meet the Technical Team
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...
Workshops Archive
Notes, resources and calendars from previous years.
Workshop tools
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Dark Lab Equipment
How to connect to the CCI server
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...
Computer Use
Contains how-to guides for the command line, operating systems, filesystems, software installation and handling media formats.
Motion Capture
In Central London(High Holborn), Nerve Lab, we have Vicon optical motion capture, including the Passive and Active systems, and here is some helpful information before you use the system.
Using the Brother PR1055X Embroidery Machine
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...