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An extensive array of equipment is available in addition to the fixed equipment listed here. Please bear in mind that the way technical services operate is as a collaboration; we're not just a kit room; we expect you to come to us early in your project life cy...

New students to UAL Creative Computing Institute often ask us what equipment we recommend before you start with us: 1. Your own computer Having your own computer is not a requirement of any of our courses because we operate laptop lockers at all CCI locations ...

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...

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...

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...

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 operate a number of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. 3x Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3x Prusa MINI+ - The profile for the Prusa Mini for Cura is here. These printers can be used with Prusa Sli3r or Ultimaker Cura, the printers are configured with Octoprin...

The laser cutter while generally quite safe to use when operated correctly, however it can be a dangerous machine as it works by vapourising and burning material using a high power laser focused onto a combustable material. Risks include: Unattended operatio...

Creative Computing Institute CCI Students and Staff can book a laser cutter induction through ORB: Book an induction Camberwell College of Art Please contact the named inductor: MA Designer Maker Oscar Wanless MA Global Collaborative Design Practice T...

Only approved materials can be used in the laser cutter. If you are unsure please visit the CCI technical office on the 5th floor of B block, Peckham Road, post in #technical on Slack or email cci.technical@arts.ac.uk. Availabile in the Art Shop The following...

Although it's outside the scope of this guide to tell you how to use Adobe Illustrator, we'll cover preparing a simple file. We're going to etch the UAL Creative Computing Institute logo, outline it with an engraved line, and then cut out a bounding box. Step ...

The manage view allows you to open, delete or upload files as well as organise them, we'll start by uploading a file. Uploading a file In Ruby switch to the manage screen and drag and drop the file(s) onto the dropzone: Alternatively click the "Import File" i...

Once you open the design in Design Screen you should see the artwork you've created. You will be able to see artboard size, as well as all the colours and lines were all retained. The design screen is split into 3 columns: Left: Design browser Middle: Work a...