We have been getting reports of some people having their computers log in showing only a black screen and the mouse cursor. This is due to firmware updates from Dell. The solution is just to wait a very, very long time. After the black screen, things will slowly start coming back, first the desktop background, then icons, and windows. Even after it looks like everything is back, often it needs to run longer. This process will most likely take at least several hours, maybe much longer. Letting it run overnight is a good idea. You will know it needs to…Read more Firmware Update Causing Black Screen
Author: Martin Walker
3D Printing – Bicycle Flashlight Mount
This a recent 3D print request. Add some nuts and screws and you have a way to mount a flashlight on your bicycle’s handlebars. Check it out on Thingiverse.
Our Latest 3D Print
Here is the latest thing we have printed for a patron. It is a case for Nintendo Switch controllers that stays shut through the use of magnets. Take a look at it on the Thingiverse site to find out more, then browse the site to find something you would like printed. Email ebl3dprint@vanderbilt.edu to make your print request.
Brains!
We thought it would be fun to show you an example of something we print with our 3D printers. This is a print of a brain scan one of our patrons had made during a study they participated in. They were able to convert the scan to a file compatible with our printers. Why not take a look at a site like Thingiverse and find something you would like to print? Then you can email the .STL file or a web link to ebl3dprint@vanderbilt.edu to have it printed.
Make Yourself Heard! Use A Microphone
Please remember that when we are taping an event in the Community Room your voice will not be recorded if you do not speak into a microphone. We currently do not have a microphone that picks up sound for the whole room. It is a good practice to use a microphone during an event whether or not it is being recorded to make sure that all attending can hear what is going on, making sure to hold the microphone near (but not too near) your mouth when speaking. It is also best when taking questions or comments from an audience…Read more Make Yourself Heard! Use A Microphone
Audio-Visual Resources in the Community Room
Video recording and streaming is now available in the Community Room for your meeting or event. The podium is height-adjustable with a lamp, microphone, computer with USB monitor, and HDMI and VGA video connections for use with laptops. Adapters are available for VGA to Mac video and HDMI to USB-C. A connection can also be made wirelessly using AirStream. Wireless laser pointers/clickers are available by request. Also on the podium is a touchscreen control for the projector, video camera, audio levels, light settings, and retractable video screen and window shades. A duplicate touchscreen control is located in the AV closet…Read more Audio-Visual Resources in the Community Room
Bring an Idea to Life with 3D Printing
Even though the Medical Library is closed for renovations, 3D printing is still available. Want to have something printed? Here is what you do: Email a link from a 3D printing file repository — Thingiverse, YouMagine, NIH 3D Print Exchange, etc. — or attach your file (.STL or .OBJ extensions only) to ebl3dprint@vanderbilt.edu. Want to try creating something yourself? Tinkercad, an easy-to-use online 3D CAD design tool, is a good place to start. We will take a look at the request and consult with you about printability, size, resolution, color, and timeframe. Then when it is ready to be picked up, we will…Read more Bring an Idea to Life with 3D Printing
Lights, Camera, Action!
We now have the ability to stream and record video in the Community Room. We are still refining the recording and conversion process, but let us know if you would like video of your meeting or event.