Install TeamViewer on Ubuntu

TeamViewer is a proprietary desktop sharing tool. A simple tool for beginners to share and access the remote computer.

Installation

Download TeamViewer, go to the following link and download package,

http://www.teamviewer.com/hi/download/linux.aspx

Download Ubuntu package

Copy downloaded the file from Download folder to Home folder.

Open Applications > Accessories > Terminal

Apply following commands one by one,

sudo apt-get update
sudo dpkg -i teamviewer*

If it asks for any confirmation, type Y.

The command will end with some error messages, Then type the following command too.

sudo apt-get install -f

This command will download many things from the Internet. Let it download and finish the process.

After the installation finish, You can find Teamviewer from 

Applications > Internet > Team Viewer

Courtesy: Teamviewer

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Install Samsung ML-1676P laser printer on Ubuntu

Samsung ML-1676P is one of the  popular printer. A different method is essential to install Linux driver on Ubuntu.

1. Download ML-1670spl.ppd and rastertosamsungsplc (32bit and 64bit) files. Check your machine type (32bit or 64bit) and download appropriate rastertosamsungsplc utility. Copy files to home folder.

2. Connect Samsung ML-1676P print to the computer.

2. Go to Applications > System Tools > System settings > Printers

3. Click on Add New printer and proceed with the installation steps.

In the stage of choose a driver for your printer.

Select the PPD file (ML-1670spl.ppd) option on the driver selection window in the printer application.

4. Copy rastertosamsungsplc to /usr/lib/cups/filter/ in home folder of computer.

sudo su

mv rastertosamsungsplc /usr/lib/cups/filter/

The installation finished. Try to make a print out.

Information courtesy: Thejaswi Puthraya

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Brother pinter DCP-7055, DCP-7055W

Downloads:

• Drivers et manuals

Consummables:

• TN-2010: Black Toner Cartridge 1000 Copies
• DR-2200: DR2220 - Drum Unit 12000 Copies

Parts:

• LX5199003: Replacement A4 Paper Cassette Tray Assembly
• LY2093001 : Pickup Roller fits in Paper Feeder Section
• LY2208001: Separation Pad Assembly for Paper Cassette Tray
• LY3058001: Paper Feeding Kit inc Feed Roller
• LY5199003: Replacement A4 Paper Cassette Tray Assembly
• LT1275001: Low voltage POWER SUPPLY PCB ASSY 115V
• LT1269001: Low voltage POWER SUPPLY PCB ASSY 230V

Troubleshooting:

• Message "Print unable 36": check the harness connection of the high voltage PCB. Replace Power supply PCB or Main PCB Assy

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Our 3D Data From the Advanced Light Source - an Update and VR!

Data Visualization Animation of Student Scanned Sample - a Claw!

The Advanced Light Source is a synchrotron, a facility that speeds up and then bends an electron beam to produce high energy x-rays. The x-rays are used by scientists to image different samples. The 8th and 7th graders at our school have gone to the ALS for the past two years and participated in different projects, including x-ray tomography and crystallography.

Data Visualization - a Feather

Based on these experiences, I wanted to delve more deeply into 3D data visualization.  In particular, I have sought to learn how to use Avizo, which allows much more advanced image processing than FIJI (the open source alternative).  One big obstacle was cost: an Avizo license sells for $5000 -- with the education discount.  I emailed Avizo and requested -- and received -- a free trial.  When I looked online for video tutorials on how to use Avizo, I could only find one or two videos. During the trial, I made several tutorial videos of my own.  I then asked Avizo to extend my trial for as long as I continue producing high-quality tutorials. They agreed and it has been a great partnership. I have now made 15 videos, which are hosted on my YouTube channel.  Currently, my tutorials have over 3,500 views and 9,450 minutes watched. 

Our School Director Trying Google Cardboard

Working our booth at the 2015 San Mateo Maker Faire, I was able to explore other makers' work and became interested in Google Cardboard, a virtual reality viewer that uses cardboard, a few lenses, and a cell phone (and app) for viewing. I saw an opportunity to use the Cardboard to display the 3D models of our class data from the Advanced Light Source in a way that would foster a compelling learning experience. I asked the people at Google’s booth if I could have the extra Google Cardboards at the end of the Faire. They agreed. When I returned home with the Cardboards, I did some research and found an app called InsiteVR, which I have used to display the models. I started off sharing the project with my teachers and fellow students.

Meeting with Scientists at the ALS

Soon after, I contacted Dula Parkinson, a beamline scientist at ALS who has been a critical supporter of both our school's work and my independent projects.  We met and talked and he is now planning to put Google Cardboards in the lobby of the Advanced Light Source to showcase for the public the amazing imaging work that is done at the ALS!

I also played around with OpenDive, "free DIY 3D VR glasses by using your 3D printer, a non-commercial project by Stefan Welker" and was able to print out my own set on our school's Makerbot!

Dive printed and ready to be assembled - just add cell phone!

I plan to continue my data visualization work and since its announcement in May 2015, have been interested in learning more about working with Google's Jump! 

- Sam S (9th grader in the fall, BPC Maker Club intern)

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