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=== When is the lab open? ===*Hand tools[http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 Check out our calendar]*Basic soldering stations*Hot wire foam cutter
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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?===
Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:
#Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].
#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.
===When is the lab open?===
[http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 Check out our calendar]!
===When are workshops?===
All workshops are scheduled on [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 our calendar].
==Opportunities= How do I become a member= ===What equipment is available to me? ===Becoming Some tools and equipment require a member is easycertification to use, others require no such certification. There are only two steps:# Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] workshop# Complete and submit a '''Safety WaiverTools requiring a 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)'''
===What kinds of materials are available to me?===
While this is not an exhaustive list, DaBL is typically 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
== Other Frequently Asked =How much do materials cost?===For the time being, the DaBL is covering the cost of all consumable materials. (See [[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 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 procuring those materials.==Project Questions ===== When are workshops and tutorialsWhat prior knowledge do I need to start a project? ===All Nothing - all we require is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. By attending [[List of workshops are scheduled on |workshops]] and seeking guidance from [[http://designandbuildlabCreative and Technical Specialist|student specialists]] your imagination is the limit in this space.com/?page_id=445 our calendar.]
===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 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.
=== What prior knowledge do While I need to start a work on my project, can I store it in DaBL? ===NothingDaBL does have limited member project storage space, all we require is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. By attending [httpso://designandbuildlabit depends on the size.com/?page_id=445 workshops] and seeking guidance from [http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php/Creative_and_Technical_Specialist student specialists] If all your imagination is the limit parts will fit in this a shoebox, then yes. If it's larger, we unfortunately won't have spacefor you.
=== Can I order parts for my project and have them shipped to DaBL? ===
No. We are not a mailroom, and we don't have the staffing or the physical space to be one! You'll have to ship them to yourself and then bring them to DaBL.
==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.
=== Can I submit a design and have someone 3D print it for meborrow equipment from DaBL to use somewhere else? ===No, the Design and Build Lab is an educational space. Therefore, Nope! All equipment stays in DaBL; we find it more valuable to teach you the skills necessary and provide do not have a helping hand rather than build products for youloaning system.
===What if I bring it right back?===
Nope!
=== But what if-===Nope!===I have another question that isn't answered here. How much do consumables costI get a hold of you to ask? ===For the time being, the DaBL is covering the cost of all consumables (3D printer filament, resistors, button-cell batteries, vinyl, etc[mailto:dabl@american.) This means as long as you have edu Send us an active AU ID you can design and build at the DaBL for no costemail!]
