Technology Resources

Technology Resources

Digital Technology/IOT~

High Performance Computing Desktop Computer (General Purpose)

  • Acer Predator G3-710
  • Intel Core i7 – 7700
  • 16GB Ram
  • GForce GTX 1080 Graphics Card
  • 256 SSD
  • 1 TB Harddrive
  • Running Windows 10

High Performance Computing Desktop Computer (Machine Learning)

  • Acer Predator G3-710
  • Intel Core i7 – 7700
  • 16GB Ram
  • GForce GTX 1080 Graphics Card
  • 256 SSD
  • 1 TB Harddrive
  • Running Windows 10,

Pix4D Mapper Photogrammetry Software

  • Accurate 3D maps and models, purely from images
  • Works with RGB, drone, multispectral, thermal, fisheye, 306 camera, images, and videos
  • Output: full-colour point cloud, orthomosaic, digital surface modmel, 3d textrured mesh, index map, thermal maps

8K 360 Video Camera
Kandao Obsidian Go

  • 8K photo and 4K video rendering
  • Built in depth maps for 3D extrusion
  • Auto and Manual aperture and iso
  • Live reecording mode available
  • With H2N audio recoder, does binaural 3D audio

Industrial 3D Scanner

Artec Spider Scanner

  • 3D resolution, up to 0.1mm
  • 3D point accuracy, up to 0.05mm
  • Texture resultion 1.3MP
  • Light source blue LED
  • Software: Artec Studio 14

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Drones

  • DJI Mavic Mini (249g)
  • DJI Spark

 

AR/VR/MR Technology:

Microsoft Hololens

  • HoloLens has sensors for environment understanding and human understanding
    • 1 IMU, 4 environment understanding cameras, 1 depth camera, 1 2MP photo / HD video camera, 4 microphones, 1 ambient light sensor
    • Spatial sound, Gaze tracking, Gesture input, Voice support
    • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Micro USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1 LE

HTC Vive

  • Set up with sensors and compatible PC and ready to play/develop on
  • Dual AMOLED 3.6’’ diagonal
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1200 pixels per eye (2160 x 1200 pixels combined)
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz, Field of view: 110 degrees
  • Safety features: Chaperone play area boundaries and front-facing camera
  • Sensors: SteamVR Tracking, G-sensor, gyroscope, proximity
  • Connections: HDMI, USB 2.0, stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack, Power, Bluetooth
  • Input: Integrated microphone
  • Eye Relief: Interpupillary distance and lens distance adjustment

Mirage Solo

  • Tether Free VR headset, no computer, no phone
  • Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 VR
  • Operating System: Daydream 2.0
  • Display: 5.5″, 2560 x 1440, LCD, 75Hz
  • Memory: 4GB RAM, 64 GB UFS, Up to 256 GB microSD card
  • Camera: Dual 6-Degrees-of-Freedom Tracking Cameras
  • Control: 3DOF Wireless Daydream Motion Controller

Looking Glass Holographic Display  8.9″ Development Kit

  • Updates 3D scenes at up to 60 frames per second
  • Easy plug and play with USB and HDMI cables


IOT Enabled Network (available 2019 – Pilot project)

  • Up to 250 devices
  • Local net with internet access (no dual authentication)

Fabrication/Machining Equipment~

90w Laser Cutter
PS-24 Pro-Series Laser System

  • 24″ x 16″
  • Connected to PC with pre-loaded software + Illustrator
  • All materials must be pre-approved by Collaboratory staff


Digital Embroidery Machine
Janome MB-4S

  • Up to 8 colour stitching
  • Largest hoop: 9.46” x 7.88”

 

Dye Sublimation Printer + Heatpress
Sawgrass SG800 Inkjet Printer

  • 1200 x 1200 dpi
  • Transfer any photo onto another material
  • Can transfer ink to: ​Aluminum, Hardboard, Wood, Tile, Mugs, Acrylic, Glass, Slate, Polyester Fabric, & Reinforced Fiberglass Plastic
  • Heatpress 15” by 15”

 

3D Printers and Print Finishing Machines

Form 2:

Lulzbot Taz 6:

  • Build Volume: 280 mm x 280 mm x 250 mm (11.02 in x 11.02 in x 9.8 in)
  • Flexistruder head modification
  • Takes standard 3mm filament
  • Connected to computer with CURA software
  • Materials: ABS, PLA, HIPS, PVA, wood filled filaments, Polyester (Tritan), PETT, bronze, copper, stainless steel-filled filaments, Polycarbonate, Nylon, PETG, conductive PLA and ABS, UV luminescent filaments, PCTPE, PC-ABS, Alloy 910

Zortrax M300:

  • Build Volume: 300 x 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 in)
  • Prints filament at high temperature
  • Connected to computer via SD card and Z-Suite software
  • Dedicated for single extrusion: Z-NYLON, Z-ULTRAT, Z-PETG, Z-GLASS, Z-PLA
  • Dedicated for dual extrusion: Z-PETG, Z-PLA, Z-ULTRAT PLUS, Z-SUPPORT PREMIUM

Zortrax M300 Dual:

  • Build Volume: 265 x 265 x 300 mm (10.4 x 10.4 x 11.8 in)
  • Prints filament at high temperature
  • Connected to computer via USB and Z-Suite software
  • Dual, printing with model and support material
  • Materials: Z-Hips, Z-PLA, Z-PETG, ABS

Polysher:

  • Print finishing machine for prints made with PolySmooth PLA
  • Volume: 150mm x 180mm (5.9in x 7.1in)
  • Polishing Liquid: Alcohol (>70%) (IPA, Ethanol)

Rock Tumbler:

  • High-quality tumbling machine for metal-filled PLA prints
  • Automatic shutoff timer
  • Noise reducing leak-proof barrel with stainless steel lid

CNC Router
Carbide Nomad 883 Pro

  • Cutting Area: 8” (X and Y), 3” (Z)
  • Spindle Speed: 2000-10,000 RPM
  • Spindle Power: 50 Watts
  • Resolution up to .0005”
  • Can mill: wood, plastic, soft metals

Other Equipment

  • Full workbench of hand and electric tools
  • Printerbot Plus
  • Vacuforming Machine
  • Structure 3D scanners with full Skanect license
  • Soldering tools:
    • Soldering Stations
    • Hot air rework station
    • Hotplate
  • Electronics testing/inspection equipment:
    • Bench DC Power supply
    • Oscilloscope
    • Multimeter
    • Digital microscope

 

Need to learn how to use these resources? Members can book some time with a Collaboratory Consultant