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How to send files to Raspberry Pi using SSH
What is SSH? SSH stands for Secure Shell — it’s a network protocol that lets you securely log in to and control another computer remotely, usually over the internet or your local network. Think of it as opening a remote terminal window on your Raspbe...
How to use a EMG Muscle Sensor
What is an EMG Muscle Sensor? An EMG ... (Electromyography) muscle sensor is a ...device that measures the electrical activity produced by muscles when they contract. It detects the small voltage changes that occur when muscle fibres are activated by motor neurons, and con...
Using Quixel Materials
This is a multi-part tutorial on creating virtual worls in Unreal Engine. This tutorial assumes you have a basic u ...nderstanding of 3D work but no prior experience is necessar ...y. Please contact the Creative Technology Lab for questions or assistance. Materials a...
Using the serial monitor and serial logger
What is serial communication? 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 ...
How to connect a Push Button with Digital Input Pull-Up resistor
What is Digital Input Pull-Up resistor? In Arduino, a Digital Input Pull-Up Resistor is an internal resistor that you can enable on digital input pins to ensure a known default voltage level (HIGH) when the pin is not actively connected to anything (i.e...
How to build a project onto a VR headset
1. Install Unreal Engine and Required V ...R SDKs: Download and install the latest version of Unreal Engine from the Epic Games website. Identify the VR platform and headset you want to target (e.g., Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, etc.). Install the correspondi...
Audio in Touchdesigner & Receiving data from Arduino
These tutorials aim to introduce some of the basis workflows and practices for working with audio in Touchdesigner, as well as provide ... students with external resources to continue on their research journey. The tutorial is structured in 3 main se...
How to use a rotary encoder
What is a rotary encoder? A rotary encoder is an electromechanical device that converts the angular position or motion of a rotating shaft into electrical signals. These signals can be processed to determine rotational direction, position, and speed, making...
Using built-in example code and Reading the hookup diagram
... Upload example code Open a built-in example, Blink, and upload the code. 2. Blinking Orange LED ... The orange LED labelled as L shou ...ld be blinking now. 3. Understanding the Code First, you will see a lot of light grey coloured text, those are c...
How to do Basic Commands in Terminal
Raspberry Pi Terminal Command Cheat Sheet Command ... Description ... ls List all files and directories in the current folder cd ... foldername Change to a specific directory ...
Using AVR ISP MKII to upload firmware to Arduino
What is AVR ISP MKII? The AVRISP mkII is a USB-based In ...-System Programmer (ISP) used to program Atmel (now Microchip) AVR microcontrollers. Itt's designed for developers and h ...obbyists to upload firmware to AVR-based chips directly on a circuit board without ne...
How to get started with World Effects in Spark AR
World Effects in Spark AR Watch this video which explains the basics of World Effects in Spark AR. There are multiple different starter templates in Spark AR that make use of world effects. To make your development easier, choose a template that ...
UE Installation and Set-up
Installing Unreal Engine To download and install Unreal Engine, you need to: Download and install the Epic Games Launcher. Sign u ...p for an Epic Games account, if you don't have one. Sign in to the Epic Games Launcher. Install Unreal Engine. Download a...
How to use 7-Segment LED Backpack
What is 7-Segment LED Backpack? This version of the LED backpack is designed for these big bright 7-segment displays. These 7-segment displays normally require 13 pi ...ns (5 'characters' and 8 total segments each) This backpack solves the annoyance of using 13 pins or...
How to use a Heart Beat Sensor
What is a Heart Rate Sensor? Heart Rate Sensor a plug-and-play sensor that can easily incorporate live heart-rate data into projects. In the lab, we offer the Ear-clip/Finger-clip Heart Rate Sensor from Seeed Studio. For other popular heart rate sensors t...
Where is the Creative Technology Lab?
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 again. Keep walking down the hallway to the end. Passing throught the fire door, you will ...
Using an PN532 RFID reader
What is the difference between an PN532 RFID reader and an ... MFRC522 RFID reader The PN532 and MFRC522 are two popular RFID reader modules, ...each with its own features and use cases. ... Feature PN532 MFRC522 ... Which Better Communi...
How to install libraries
Arduino libraries are collections of code that are designed to provide additional, reusable functionality or to simplify using external electronic modules. Libraries typically come with examples of how to use them. The library developer usually pro ...vides online documentation and explains how it possib...