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A common way to run classes at the CCI is for your lecturer to manage homework through a main git repository that they update with new files weekly, and ask you to make a fork of it to complete the work. Once you have a fork of the repository set up properly, ...

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...

(a.k.a. GitHub Enterprise for UAL) GitHub provides a version of its version control platform for big organisations, such as us, and is a separate entity to GitHub.com. In order to access this ‘enterprise’ version from VS Code, we need to create an access token...

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...

We have a Evil Mad Scientist AxiDraw V3 A3 this machine can be used at no cost other than providing your own paper and pens. You will need to install the AxiDraw software, which works with Inkscape. Setup The Axidraw User Guide has full notes on setting up Ax...

We have a Silhouette Cameo 4 vinyl cutter which can also operate as a pen plotter (although in a more limited fashion). There is no cost to using the vinyl cutter, blades and a selection of vinyl colours are provided, with matt black and matt white being kept...

For projects requiring greater complexity, or more specific features than is possible with an Arduino (particularly: anything requiring image processing, handling multiple peripherals, multithreading) you might want to explore some of the other boards (both mi...

The UAL IoT network is set up for devices that cannot authenticate to UAL-WiFi or eduroam because they don't support WPA Enterprise (802.1x) authentication using a username and password. Or because, like with Raspberry Pi, configuration is prohibitively compli...

We have several AirGradient indoor and outdoor air quality sensors at the Greencoat building, which log data every 30 seconds via MQTT and are available to students and staff who want to access this data. MQTT Server The MQTT server sits at mqtt.cci.arts.ac.uk...

The MP3 trigger is a board made by Sparkfun electronics that provides a way to play MP3 files from a Micro SD card via either one of 18 TRIG inputs on the board, or serial communication with the board. The MP3 Trigger has a headphone output which can be connec...

The DFPlayer Mini is a small (cheap!) and flexible mp3 player unit that can be controlled via an Arduino. Unless you have a specific need for a 'trigger' function (where individual tracks are tripped using specific linked buttons) it's a nifty alternative to t...

We have a number of small 5V air pumps and silicone tubing available for students to borrow for small-scale inflatable projects, which include the single and inflate-deflate air pump control. These can't fill a lot of space, so for inflatables larger than abou...

This information was updated in Spring 2024 for the 2024-25 academic year. You can see a list of course-specific information on the Recommended Kit List page. ❌ Chromebook, Android Tablet, Netbook We do not recommend students purchase these products because th...

There are a number of different courses at CCI with different modes of study, obviously students studying on fully online courses will need a reliable internet connection, however since the pandemic video calling has become a part of every course as it allows ...

You can book a space at CCI by using the SISO app or in a or a web browser. Step 1 - Login For more information, see our guide on how to login to ORB and check your store. Step 2 – Dashboard From the Dashboard, when you first log in, click "Book": Step 3 – Sp...

How to Login You can log in to ORB using your UAL username and password: Go to orb.arts.ac.uk. Enter your UAL username and password. Press Login. How to make sure you are in the right store It is essential you are in the CCI store; otherwise, you won't be a...

ORB stands for Online Resource Booking, and it is UAL's way of booking access to Technical Resources across all its colleges and institutes. All colleges and institutes use the booking system, but each college uses it slightly differently, with some using Mood...

Step 1 – Install the App The ORB app is called "smarthub" on both App Stores: Android Download and install the ORB app for Android. iOS Download and install the ORB app for iOS. Step 2 – Login into ORB on a computer Next, you must login to ORB on another compu...