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==What about safety resources?==
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This knowledge base serves as a repository for all of the necessary information to understand and use the many machines and tools in the lab. As DaBL is a space for individuals to prototype their designs, the space itself, as well as all of its resources, are also prototypes and therefore they are constantly changing and evolving. DaBL's setup may change from week to week; stop by to see what's new!
All general knowledge about safety can be found on the [[Safety in DaBL]] page.
 
==What about equipment resources?==
 
There are a whole host of machines and tools in DaBL. Below are listed some.
 
===Computer-Numeric-Controlled Prototyping Machines===
 
  
*[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]
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==How do I learn how to design and build?==
*[[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer|Type A Series 1 Pro 3D Printer]]
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There are three educational resources in DaBL that will help you in your quest:
*[[Prusa i3 MK3S 3D Printer]] (4x)
 
*[[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]
 
*[[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter|GCC Jaguar VLX Vinyl Cutter]]
 
*[[Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer|Formlabs Form 1+ Resin 3D Printer]]
 
  
===Hand tools===
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#[[Creative and Technical Specialist|'''Creative and Technical Specialists''']] (CaTS), the student employees who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL.
DaBL includes, but is not limited to, the following tools:
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#Activities of three flavors:
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##''[[List of activities#Tutorial%20Workshops|Tutorial Workshops]]'', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] principles
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##''[[List of activities#Certification%20Workshops|Certification Workshops]]'', which are an introduction to [[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]] principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.
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##''[[List of activities#Projects|Self-Guided Projects]]'', which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.
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#'''This knowledgebase itself''', which is a repository of all things Design and Build.
  
*Hammers
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==How do I become a member?==
*Wrenches
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Becoming a member is easy. It takes 10 minutes when you arrive, and there are only three steps:
*Cordless drills and drivers
 
*Clamps and vises
 
*Saws
 
*Levels
 
*Layout and measurement tools
 
*Soldering irons
 
*Files and wire brushes
 
*Taps and dies
 
*Glue guns
 
  
===Equipment status===
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#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver''', which a [[Creative and Technical Specialist]] will use to enter you into our member database.
If you are curious to know if a piece of equipment you need to use is working or not, [[Equipment Status|head on over here]].
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#*Everyone (faculty, staff, and students alike) staying in DaBL for more than a tour ''must'' sign a Safety Waiver.
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#*Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database.
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#Go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].
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#[[Welcome to the Lab|Get acquainted with the Lab]].
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That's it!
  
 
==What about organized educational session resources?==
 
==What about organized educational session resources?==

Latest revision as of 16:54, 12 September 2019

This knowledge base serves as a repository for all of the necessary information to understand and use the many machines and tools in the lab. As DaBL is a space for individuals to prototype their designs, the space itself, as well as all of its resources, are also prototypes and therefore they are constantly changing and evolving. DaBL's setup may change from week to week; stop by to see what's new!

How do I learn how to design and build?

There are three educational resources in DaBL that will help you in your quest:

  1. Creative and Technical Specialists (CaTS), the student employees who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL.
  2. Activities of three flavors:
    1. Tutorial Workshops, which give you an introduction to CAD principles
    2. Certification Workshops, which are an introduction to CAM principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.
    3. Self-Guided Projects, which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.
  3. This knowledgebase itself, which is a repository of all things Design and Build.

How do I become a member?

Becoming a member is easy. It takes 10 minutes when you arrive, and there are only three steps:

  1. Complete and submit a Safety Waiver, which a Creative and Technical Specialist will use to enter you into our member database.
    • Everyone (faculty, staff, and students alike) staying in DaBL for more than a tour must sign a Safety Waiver.
    • Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database.
  2. Go over the Safety in DaBL.
  3. Get acquainted with the Lab.

That's it!

What about organized educational session resources?

Start by heading over to our list of workshops.

What about generalized rapid prototyping resources?

There are a number of resources on generalized rapid prototyping topics. These include, but are not limited to:

What if I have more questions?

Head on over to our FAQs