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== Getting Started ==
 
== Getting Started ==
 
=== Who can access the space? ===
 
=== Who can access the space? ===
Anyone with a currently active AU ID can utilize the DABL!
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Anyone with a currently active AU ID can utilize the DaBL!
  
  
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=== What equipment is available to me? ===
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Some tools and equipment require a certification to use, others require no such certification.
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== Other Frequently Asked Questions ==
 
=== When are workshops and tutorials? ===
 
All workshops are scheduled on [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 our calendar.]
 
  
  
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== Project Questions ==
 
=== What prior knowledge do I need to start a project? ===
 
=== What prior knowledge do I need to start a project? ===
 
Nothing, all we require is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. By attending [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 workshops] and seeking guidance from [http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php/Creative_and_Technical_Specialist student specialists] your imagination is the limit in this space.
 
Nothing, all we require is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. By attending [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 workshops] and seeking guidance from [http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php/Creative_and_Technical_Specialist student specialists] your imagination is the limit in this space.
  
  
=== Can I submit a design and have someone 3D print it for me? ===
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=== How much do consumables cost? ===
No, the Design and Build Lab is an educational space. Therefore, we find it more valuable to teach you the skills necessary and provide a helping hand rather than build products for you.  
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For the time being, the DaBL is covering the cost of all consumables (3D printer filament, resistors, button-cell batteries, vinyl, etc.) This means as long as you have an active AU ID you can design and build at the DaBL for no cost!
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== Other Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== When are workshops and tutorials? ===
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All workshops are scheduled on [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 our calendar.]
  
  
=== How much do consumables cost? ===
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=== Can I submit a design and have someone 3D print it for me? ===
For the time being, the DaBL is covering the cost of all consumables (3D printer filament, resistors, button-cell batteries, vinyl, etc.) This means as long as you have an active AU ID you can design and build at the DaBL for no cost!
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No, the Design and Build Lab is an educational space. Therefore, we find it more valuable to teach you the skills necessary and provide a helping hand rather than build products for you.

Revision as of 18:25, 26 September 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

Who can access the space?

Anyone with a currently active AU ID can utilize the DaBL!


How do I become a member?

Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:

  1. Attend an in-person Welcome to the Lab workshop
  2. Complete and submit a Safety Waiver


When is the lab open?

Check out our calendar


What equipment is available to me?

Some tools and equipment require a certification to use, others require no such certification.


Project Questions

What prior knowledge do I need to start a project?

Nothing, all we require is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. By attending workshops and seeking guidance from student specialists your imagination is the limit in this space.


How much do consumables cost?

For the time being, the DaBL is covering the cost of all consumables (3D printer filament, resistors, button-cell batteries, vinyl, etc.) This means as long as you have an active AU ID you can design and build at the DaBL for no cost!


Other Frequently Asked Questions

When are workshops and tutorials?

All workshops are scheduled on our calendar.


Can I submit a design and have someone 3D print it for me?

No, the Design and Build Lab is an educational space. Therefore, we find it more valuable to teach you the skills necessary and provide a helping hand rather than build products for you.