Week 1: Laser cutting

  • Install Autodesk Fusion (3D modeling software): apply for an Education License and install.
    • After installation, open Fusion and you should see:

  • Bring a computer mouse.

Week 2: 3D printing

  • Install Ultimaker Cura (3D printing slicer).
    • Open Cura, add a local printer Ultimaker 3S.

Week 8: Multitouch

1. Install software:

  • Install Arduino IDE (recommend using Legacy IDE 1.8.9, you can also install 1.8.9 alongside the latest version)
  • Install Processing.

2. Install Arduino Libraries:

  • Open Library Manager (It might take a while to load) to install another library:

  • Install library ADCTouch:

3. Install Processing Libraries:

  • Download this repo HCI-Lab-Saarland/MultiTouchKitUI as a ZIP.
    • Unzip and place the folder into Processing Libraries directory (these might differ depending on your installation, open Processing, on menu bar, Files > Preferences, check Sketchbook folder)
      • Windows: C:\Users\<USERNAME>\Documents\Processing\libraries
      • Mac: ~/Documents/Processing/Libraries
  • Open Processing, install more libraries:

  • Find the following libraries and install:
    • BlobDetection
    • OpenCV for Processing

4. Bring a USB adaptor if your laptop doesn’t have a USB type-A port.

Week 9: Multitouch II

Install Brother Cutter SDX1200 software

  • Install CanvasWorkspace.
    • You need to create an account to use it. After logged in, you shoud see: