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Making Breathing Light with LEDs

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a LED? LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a semicondu ...ctor light source that emits light when current flows through it. LED includes two pins, Cathode(-), aka the short leg, and Anode(+), aka the longer leg. It is one of the most common components. Making...

How to install Node.js on Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Tutorials

...aspberry Pi is very simple for those with basic command line experience. ... In the terminal or via SSH: Add the package source: curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_10.x | sudo -E bash - Install Node using: sudo a ... Extra steps You may also wish to install the development tool...

Importing and Placing 3D Models

Unreal Engine Basics Creating Virtual Worlds

This is a multi-part tutorial on c ...irtual worls in Unreal Engine. This tutorial assumes you have a basic understanding of 3D ...e is necessary. Please contact the Creative Technology Lab for questions or assi ...D Models 3D Models are objects that can be placed in a 3D scene. ...

Introduction

Physical Computing Workshop: Beginner Physical Computing

This chapter is designed for complete b ...eginners who are new to working with physical computing and Arduino. If ... you haven’t had a chance to attend the physical workshop at the Creative Technology Lab, don’t worry—this guide will walk you through t...

Using an MFRC522 RFID reader

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is an MFRC522 RFID reader RFI ...c fields to transfer data over short distances. RFID is useful to ...open a door. For example, only the person with the right information on his card is allowed to enter. An ...RFID system uses tags with each identification and a two-w...

HTC VIVE Tutorials

VR tutorials - Unity

Physical Computing Components List

Physical Computing

How to borrow components from CTH? Please discuss which components you would like to us ...e with the technicians. We will assist you with checking out and collecting the components at the WG14 Creative Technology Hub. When collecting the compon...

Arduino Nano 33 Sense Rev2

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is Arduino Nano 33 Sense Rev2 ...? The Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Rev2 ...ct, low-power IoT and sensor-rich development board designed for ...machine learning, audio processing, ...nd environmental sensing. It’s the successor to the original Nano...

Programming and the Patch Editor in Spark AR

Spark AR Programming with Patch Editor

Programming and Patches in Spark AR The Patch Editor allows you to use visual ...raction into your AR projects. The Patches in Spark AR have a similar functionality to the nodes in Blender and Unreal En ...gine. They function like pre-written blo ...cks of code that make it easier for the user t...

Where is the Creative Technology Lab?

About the Lab Frequently Asked Questions

We have moved to a new office! The Lab is situated on the ground floor of the workshop block, in WG14. Through the main entrance, turn left in the first corner and turn left aga ...in. Keep walking down the hallway to the end. Passing throught the fire...

Using a Vibration Motor

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a vibration motor? Vibrati ...s a DC motor in a compact size that is used to inform the users by vibrating on receivin ...commonly found inside a mobile phone. The one that is available in the lab is coin vibration motor. ...It requires more currnet than an Arduino pin can provide, s...

Controlling an actuator with a N-channel Mosfet

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is Mosfet? A MOSFET (Metal-Ox ...type of transistor used to switch or amplify electrical signals i ...lectronic devices. It’s one of the most common components in elec ...log systems. Structure A MOSFET has three main terminals — Gate, Drain ..., and Source. The Gate is separated from the cha...

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Lab

Here you can find out all about the Creative Technology Lab and how it works, and if you have more questions how to get in touch with us.

How do I complete ladder training?

About the Lab Frequently Asked Questions

Before anyone can use a step ladder at LCC you must complete the ladder training module on Mood ... a PDF guide and a quiz, after which you should email a screenshot of completion to creativetechnologylab@arts.ac.uk.

Interaction Toolkit custom hands

VR tutorials - Unity Interaction Toolkit Essentials

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Oculus Integration - Hand Tracking

VR tutorials - Unity

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Installing the software

Touchdesigner Basics of Touchdesigner

If you are using the Macbooks available for LCC's l ...rary: If you are using one of the MacBooks from the library you must use UAL's Sel ...f Service app. Here search forh for "Derivative Touch Desh Designer" and install. Now regi ...ster for an account at https://derivative.ca. Look for t...

Introduction to Spark AR

Spark AR Installation and Setup

What is Augmented Reality Augme ...ed Reality (AR) is a type of technology that adds layers of digital inform ...ty. Computer-generated images (this can also include sound, video ...) are superimposed onto the physical real world environment. There are different ways where an ...