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Got a question? Hopefully it'''Frequently Asked Questions'''s answered here!

== Getting Started ===== Who can access the space? ===Anyone with a currently active AU ID can utilize the DABLDaBL!

=== How do I become a member? ===

=== When is #Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the lab open? ===[[Safety in DaBL]].[http://designandbuildlab#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver'''. Everyone (faculty, staff, and students alike) staying in DaBL for more than a tour ''must'' sign a Safety Waiver; you will be given one during the Welcome to the Lab session.com/?page_id=445 Check out our calendar]

== Other Frequently Asked Questions ===== When are workshops and tutorialsWhat equipment is available to me? ===All workshops are scheduled on [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 our calendarSome tools and equipment require a certification to use, others require no such certification.]

=== Can I submit '''Tools requiring 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. Certification:'''

*3D printers:**Type-A Machines Series 1 Pro**Prusa I3 MK3S (4x)*Bantam Tools PCB Milling Machine*Sewing Machine*Advanced Soldering Station*GCC Jaguar VLX Vinyl Cutter*Heat Press*ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter '''Other equipment (no Certification required)''' *Hand tools*Basic soldering stations*Hot wire foam cutter ===What kinds of materials are available to me?===DaBL is stocked with: *PLA 3D printer filament*Small electronics parts (wires, resistors, capacitors, transistors, microcontrollers, solder, et al.)*Heat-transfer and adhesive-back vinyl*FR1 printed circuit board material*Acetyl blocks*Extruded polystyrene and foam sheets*18"x24" Cast acrylic sheets*White muslin fabric and thread*Adhesives (tape, epoxy, glues, et al.)*Balsa wood blocks === How much do consumables materials cost? ===For the time being, the DaBL is covering the cost of all consumables consumable materials. (3D printer filament, resistors, button-cell batteries, vinyl, etcSee [[FAQs#What kinds of materials are available to me?|What kinds of materials are available to me?]] above.) This means as long as you have an active AU ID , you can design and build at the DaBL for no cost! However, if you are working on a custom project requiring parts that aren't in the lab, you are responsible for those materials.==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 [[List of workshops|workshops]] and seeking guidance from [[Creative and Technical Specialist|student specialists]] your imagination is the limit in this space. ===What if I don't know how to use a particular tool?===You can always ask for help from one of the [[Creative and Technical Specialist|Creative and Techincal Specialists]] in the space. We can help you use the equipment. === Can I borrow equipment from DaBL to use somewhere else? ===Nope! All equipment stays in DaBL; we do not have a loaning system. === What if I bring it right back? ===Nope! === But what if- ===Nope!===Can I submit a design and have someone build it for me?===Nope! the Design and Build Lab is an educational space: it is our goal to teach you the skills necessary to design and build, as well as provide a helping hand, rather than build for you.==Other Frequently Asked Questions=====Can I run my business out of DaBL?===No. You are encouraged to work on prototypes within the space; however, using the space for personal for-profit gains and mass production is not what the space is for.  ===I have another question that isn't answered here. How do I get a hold of you to ask?===[mailto:dabl@american.edu Send us an email]!