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Tech Lending
The library offers a variety of different media equipment and emerging technologies for checkout to current Claremont Colleges students, faculty, and staff.
COVID-19 UPDATE: As of March 23, 2020, we are unable to allow access to the building out of concern for the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the Library is unable to accommodate check-outs for tech lending items at this time. We apologize for this inconvenience.
The library offers a variety of different media equipment and emerging technologies for checkout as a service to current Claremont Colleges students, faculty, and staff. The full list of available items can be found by browsing through the category pages listed below.
- Each item can be checked out for a period of four days (with no renewals available).
- Each item is available only to current Claremont Colleges students, faculty, and staff who have a valid library account.
- Each item is checked out on a first-come, first-served basis at the Services Desk (Mudd 2, Claremont Colleges Library). Check the availability of an item by searching for its name in Library Search.
- An optional consultation is available to patrons who wish to receive an orientation on how to use any of the items in the Tech Lending Program. Patrons who wish to have this orientation should email libraryusers@claremont.edu to set up an appointment.
- First-time borrowers need to read and sign the Claremont Colleges Library Technology Borrowing Agreement.
Check the availability of the Zoom H5 Handy Audio Recorder
What’s in the box:
- Operation manual
- XYH-5 X/Y mic capsule
- AA size (LR6) battery x 2
- USB cable
- Foam windscreen
- Case
- Steinberg WaveLab LE software download
- Steinberg Cubase LE software download
Check the availability of the Sony MDR-7506 professional headphones
What’s in the box:
- Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones
- 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch adapter
- Carrying pouch
Check the availability of the Lavalier Microphone
What’s in the Box:
- Pouch
- User Manual
- Windscreen cap
- Metal Clip
- 6.5mm Adapter
- Button batteries (2)
- Lavalier Mic & 236in Cable
Check the availability of the Blue Yeti USB Microphone
What’s in the box:
- Microphone
- USB cable
- Manual
Check the availability of the Canon EOS Rebel T6
What’s in the box:
- Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera body
- Canon ERS 18-55mm lens
- Canon battery charger
- Canon rechargeable LP-E6 battery
- USB cable
- Canon EOS Rebel T6 Basic Instruction Manual
Check the availability of the Canon EOS 70D DSLR
What’s in the box:
- Canon EOS 70D camera body
- Canon ERS 18-135mm lens
- Canon battery charger
- Canon rechargeable LP-E6 battery
- USB cable
- Canon EOS 70D Basic Instruction Manual
Watch videos below on assembling and using the Canon EOS 70D
Check the availability of the Canon EOS 80D
What’s in the box:
- EOS 80D camera body
- Canon rechargeable battery LP-E6N
- Canon battery charger
- Wide camera strap
- Eyecup
- EF-S 13-135 camera lens
Check the availability of the Canon Vixia HF R82
What’s in the box:
- Vixia HF R82 Camcorder
- BP-727 Battery
- Compact power adapter
- Mini-HDMI Cable
- USB Cable
Check the availability of the Canon XA10 Camcorder
What’s in the box:
- XA10 Camcorder
- BP-808 battery pack
- Lens hood
- Stylus pen
- Microphone holder
- Handle unit
- Wireless controller
- CA-570 compact power adapter
- USB cable
- Stereo video cable
- Component cable
Check the availability of the Canon XF400 Camcorder
What’s in the box:
- XF400 Camcorder
- BP-828 battery
- Compact power adapter
- Lens hood/cap
- Microphone holder unit with screws
- Handle
- Wireless controller
Check the availability of the GoPro HERO4 Camera
What’s in the box:
- GoPro HERO4 Silver Camera
- GoPro camera housing (waterproof to 131 feet / 40m)
- Touch backdoor (enables you to replace housing’s standard backdoor, so that you can access touch display. Waterproof to 10 feet / 3m)
- Skeleton backdoor (improves sound quality by allowing more sound to reach microphone)
- GoPro rechargeable battery
- USB cable
- Curved adhesive mount
- Flat adhesive mount
- 2 quick release buckles
- 3-way pivot arm (Mounting Hardware)
- GoPro Hero4 Silver Quickstart Guide
Check the availability for the Canon EF 75-300mm Zoom Lens
Check the availability of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm Pro FX Lens
Check the availability of the Yongnuo 50mm Lens
Check the availability of the Slik U9000 tripod
Check the availability of the Ravelli APLT4 Tripod
What’s in the box:
- Tripod
- Detachable Boot
- Carrying Pouch
Check the availability for the Steadicam SOLO Stabilizer and Monopod
What’s in the box:
- Camera Plate
- Stage
- Gimbal
- Post
- Swivel Foot
- 8 1/4lb Weights
- 2 Allen Wrenches
Check the availability of the Steadicam SOLO Arm and Vest Kit
Note: The Arm and Vest Kit is designed to be used in conjunction with the SteadiCam SOLO Stabilizer and Monopod. You will need to check out both parts in order to use the kit properly.
What’s in the box:
- Vest
- Back Pad
- Arm
- User Manual
Check the availability of the Revo SR-1000 Video Shoulder Support Rig
What’s in the box:
- Stainless steel Shoulder Mount Frame
- Foam Shoulder Pad
- Removable Hand Grip
- Shoulder Pad Mounting Plate and Allen Screws
- Shoulder Mount Frame Mounting Plate and Screw
- Baseplate Mounting Plate and Screw
- Camera Mounting Screw
- Allen Wrench
- Instruction Pamphlet
Check the availability of the GoPole Reach for GoPro
What’s in the box:
- GoPole
- Remote clip
- Wrist-strap attachment
Check the availability of the Rode VideoMic Go
Check the availability of the Kinotehik Viewfinder
What’s in the box:
- LCDVF Viewfinder
- 2 Mounting frames
- Microfiber eye cushion
- Protective pouch
- Lanyard
- Cleaning cloth
- User manual
Check the availability of the SpectroLED Lighting Kit
What’s in the box:
- Light panel
- Yoke
- AC to DC adapter
- Diffuser
- 2 stacking clips
- User manual
The Digital Tool Shed also has stands for mounting the light panel. You can inquire about these in the Digital Tool Shed.
Check the availability of the Green Screen Kit
Check the availability of the SpaceNavigator 3D mouse
You can find the necessary drivers to fully use the 3D mouse at the 3DXWare10 site.
Check the availability of the Wacom Intuos Pro SE Drawing Tablet
What’s in the box:
- Intuos Pro Special Edition pen tablet
- Wacom Grip Pen
- Pen stand with 10 replacement nibs and nib removal tool
- Color identification rings
- 2 m (6.6 ft) USB cable
- Installation CD
- Quick start guide
Check the availability of the RavPower external battery charger
What’s in the box:
- RavPower external battery charger
- (2) MicroUSB to 2A USB connections
- Type-C MicroUSB adapter
Check the availability of the DVD-RW drive
What’s in the box:
- DVD-RW Optical Drive with Cable (28.3cm)
- English User Manual
Check the availability of the SanDisk microSDHC
What’s in the box:
- 8GB microSDHC
- SD adapter
- SD card holder
The Game Center Collection was made possible by funding from Joseph Osborn, Assistant Professor of Computer Science with the 7Cs in connection with the Claremont Games Center and The Claremont Colleges Library.
Check the availability of the Nintendo Switch Kit
What’s in the box:
- CASEMATIX Deluxe Nintendo Switch Hard Carry Case
- Game Console
- Joy-Con (L) Neon Blue + strap
- Joy-Con (R) Neon Red + strap
- High-speed HDMI cable
- Switch Dock
- Joy-Con grip
- AC Adapter
- Game Guide
Check the availability of the items in the Game Center Collection
What’s in each box:
- 1 Game Case
- 1 Computer Chip Cartridge
Check the availability of the Nintendo Joy-Con Remotes
What’s in the box:
- 1 Console Remote with Strap. Green (left) or pink (right)
- These are additional remotes and may be checked out separately.
POMONA GAME CLUB
If you are part of the Pomona Game Club and wish to reserve items from the collection for your event, please visit the Game Center Item Request Form. Please make your request at least 7-14 days before you require the items. To reserve the Digital Tool Shed space for your event, please go to the Library Classroom Request Form and make your reservation as soon as possible.
Check the availability of the Bad Elf GPS Pro+ Unit
What’s in the box:
- Bad Elf GPS Pro+ Unit
- USB Charging Cable
- Vehicle Charging Adapter
- Lanyard
Check the availability of the Arduino Project Kit
| Name of Component | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Arduino Uno Microcontroller | Arduino Uno Microcontroller mounted on wooden platform with Breadboard | 1 |
| 2. USB Cable | Cable allows to to hook up Arduino Microcontroller to Computer for programming and can also supply power | 1 |
| 3. Liquid Crystal Display | Alphanumeric display in two rows with sixteen characters each | 1 |
| 4. DC Motor | Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to spin the shaft of the motor | 1 |
| 5. Servo Motor | Geared motor that can only move 180 degrees. Comes with three different head styles. | 1 |
| 6. Battery Snap | Used to hook up a 9 volt battery to the Arduino | 1 |
| 7. Piezo | Can detect sound or convert electricity into sound | 1 |
| 8. Diodes | Ensures electricity only flows in one direction | 7 |
| 9. Light Emitting Diodes | Type of diode that illuminates when electricity passes through it | 8 Red, 8 Green, 7 Yellow, 3 Cyan |
| 10. Pushbutton switches | Momentary switches that close a circuit when they are pressed | 10 |
| 11. Tilt Sensor | Type of switch that is either open or closed based upon its orientation | 1 |
| 12. Transistor | Acts as an electronic switch | 7 |
| 13. Resistors | Restricts the flow of electricity, thereby changing voltage and current | 22 220 ohm, 7 560 ohm, 7 1K ohm, 7 4.7K ohm, 22 10k ohm, 7 1M ohm, 14 10M ohm |
| 14. Potentiometer | Variable resistor | 3 potentiometers w/ white knobs |
| 15. Photoresistor | Variable resistor that changes resistance based upon amount of light detected | 6 |
| 16. Gels | Used in conjunction with the photoresistors, they can filter out certain wavelengths of light | 1 of each color (red, green, & blue) |
| 17. Capacitors | Store and release electrical energy | 13 |
| 18. Temperature Sensor | Changes voltage output depending on temperature | 1 |
| 19. H-bridge | Circuit that allows you to control polarity of voltage | 1 |
| 20. Optocoupler | Allows connection of two circuits that do not share a common power supply | 2 |
| 21. Male Header Pins | Used to connect to female sockets on breadboard | 40 |
| 22. Jumper Wires | Used to connect components on the breadboard | |
| 23. Wooden Inserts | Various wooden inserts used to complete projects | 6 |
| 24. Arduino Project Book | Introduction book for the Arduino project kit. Also contains 15 projects to construct | 1 |
| 25. Special LEDs | 2 |
Note: In addition to the items that come with the Arduino Project kit, there are several items that you will need to supply if you want to complete all the projects detailed in the project book.
These items are as follows:
- 9 volt battery
- Small light source (such as a flashlight)
- Conductive material (aluminum foil or copper mesh)
- Colored Paper
- Scissors
- An old CD or DVD
- Tape and glue
Check the availability of the Kano Computer Kit
| Name of Component | Color |
|---|---|
| 1. Kano Computer | motherboard contained in a clear plastic case |
| 2. keyboard (wireless/bluetooth) | Orange |
| 3. HDMI Cable | Yellow |
| 4. Power Plug and Cable (3 pieces) | Red |
| 5. USB Dongle | Green |
| 6. Case Cards | Orange and Clear |
| 7. Micro SD to SD adapter | Black |
| 8. Book 1: make a computer | Orange |
| 9. Book 2: code powers | Grey |
Check the availability of the Epson Moverio
What’s in the box:
- Mobile viewer controller
- Mobile viewer
- Earbuds
- USB charging cable
- Ear guides
- DC power adapter
Check the availability of the Google Glass
What’s in the box:
- Pouch for shades
- Google Glass
- Shades
- Google Glass pouch
- DC adapter
- USB charging cable
- Extra nose pads
Note: Glass is connected to your personal Google+ account, so be sure to reset Glass before returning it to the library!
- Tap the touchpad to turn Glass on.
- From the Home screen, swipe backward on the touchpad until you see the Settings bundle.
- Tap into the Setting bundle and swipe forward until you see the Device Info card.
- Tap again and swipe forward until you see Factory Reset.
- Tap the Factory Reset card to confirm the reset.
Instructions from: https://support.google.com/glass/answer/6057546?hl=en
All of your personal information will be wiped once you have reset Glass, so be sure to back up any of your photos, videos, or other personal information that you want to keep onto your computer or Google+ before resetting. The library is not responsible for your personal information, and we unfortunately cannot help retrieve it after the device has been reset.
Check the availability of the Oculus Rift Developer Kit 2
What’s in the box:
- Positional tracker
- DVI to HDMI adapter
- Headset
- Optional lenses
- Foreign plug adapters
- DC power adapter
Note: The Oculus Rift is compatible with PC operating systems only.
Check the availability of the Leap Motion Controller
What’s in the box:
- Leap Motion Controller
- 2 USB cords
- USB extension cord
- Mount for Motion Controller
Note: Before you can begin using the Leap Motion Controller, you will need to install the necessary software on your computer. This software can be found through the following link: www.leapmotion.com/setup.