Laptop Install
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We are using the latest LTS release of Ubuntu which is currently 18.04
You can find the release at: http://releases.ubuntu.com/18.04.1/ubuntu-18.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso
Install Options
Install Ubuntu
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Connect to this network: [KM-Member5]
Minimal Installation
[x] Download updates while installing Ubuntu
[x]Install third-party software for graphics and Wi-Fi hardware and additional media formats
Erase disk and install Ubuntu
Your name: knoxmakers
Computer name: knoxmakers-laptopX (where X is the laptop's number)
username: knoxmakers
password: knoxmakers
[X] Log in automatically
First Boot
What's new [Next] Skip Livepatch [Next] No, don't send system info [Next] [Done]
Updates
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade sudo reboot
Theme
Terminal
- Edit > Preferences > Text
- [X] Custom Font: Monospace Regular 14
- Edit > Preferences > Colors
- Rename Profile from Unnamed to knoxmakers
- [ ] Use colors from system theme
- Text and Background Color
- Built-in schemes: [Tango dark]
- Palette
- Built-in schemes: [Tango]
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions chrome-gnome-shell
Firefox > https://extensions.gnome.org
- Click here to install browser extension [Allow]
- Reload page
Install Extensions:
User Themes
Dash to Dock
sudo add-apt-repository -u ppa:snwh/ppa sudo apt install paper-icon-theme materia-gtk-theme gnome-tweaks Desktop > Trash [Off] Appearance > Themes > Applications [Materia-light] Appearance > Themes > Icons [Paper] Appearance > Themes > Shell [Materia] Extensions > Dash to Dock > [Gear Button] - Position on screen > Bottom - Intelligent autohide > Off - [x] Panel mode: extend to the screen edge - [x] Fixed icon size: scroll to reveal other icons
Printers
Meta > Printers
Add a Printer
Choose: [HP-LaserJet P2035n]
Gear Icon > Printer Details
Name: KnoxMakersLaser
Location: Classroom
Software
sudo mkdir /opt/repos sudo apt install git ubuntu-make
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:openscad/releases sudo apt install openscad
sudo apt install inkscape
cd /opt/repos
sudo git clone https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser.git
mkdir -p ~/.config/inkscape/extensions && cp KM-Laser/extensions/* "$_"
mkdir -p ~/.config/inkscape/palettes && cp KM-Laser/palettes/* "$_"
inkscape
- Palette Bar Settings > Size > Medium
- Palette Bar Settings > KM-Laser by Color
sudo apt install slic3r
cd /opt/repos
sudo git clone https://github.com/KnoxMakers/3D_Printing.git
slic3r
- Configuration Assistant [Cancel]
- File > Load Config Bundle: [/opt/repos/3D_Printing/Slic3r_config/Slic3r_config_bundle.ini]
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Favorites
Firefox Files Terminal Inkscape Slic3r
Bookmarks
Firefox > Right click beside tabs > Bookmarks Toolbar
Knox Makers
Website > https://knoxmakers.org
Events > https://knoxmakers.org/events/
Wiki > https://knoxmakers.org/wiki
Join > https://knoxmakers.org/join/
Tools
Goldfinger (Lasercutter) > http://goldfinger.knoxmakers.org
Bumblebee (3d Printer) > http://bumblebee.knoxmakers.org
