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
- 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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 1 printer
- Build Volume: 145 × 145 × 175 mm (5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in)
- Wash and Curing station set up
- Connected to computer with PreForm software
- Clear, Gray, White, Black, Durable, Flexible, Rigid, Tough Resins available
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Print finishing machine for prints made with PolySmooth PLA
- Volume: 150mm x 180mm (5.9in x 7.1in)
- Polishing Liquid: Alcohol (>70%) (IPA, Ethanol)
- 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