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== Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase! ==[http[File://designandbuildlabDaBL_splash.com/ jpg|frameless|right|400x400px|alt="Picture of Tool Rack"|The tool rack in the Design and Build Lab] - also known as DaBL - is , along with students working with a digital fabrication / rapid prototyping / experimentation facility located in the new Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building. Its purpose is to empower and inspire students, staff, and faculty to ''create things to solve problems''3D printer.]]

There ==Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase!==[http://designandbuildlab.com/ The Design and Build Lab] - also known as DaBL - is a [[Creative digital fabrication / rapid prototyping / experimentation facility located in the new Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building. Its purpose is to inspire and Technical Specialist|team of empower students]] ready , staff, and faculty to ''create things to solve problems''. This is a space available to all individuals at American University with an active AU ID. There is currently no cost associated with participating in the space so all consumables are free to help you realize your idea!use.

This knowledge base serves as a repository for all of the necessary information to understand and use the many tools and machines in the lab. As the Design and Build Lab 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. Therefore, stop by frequently to see all of the changes!== How do I become a member? ==

#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.#Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].#*Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database. == How do I learn how to design and build? ==

#[[Creative and Technical Specialist|'''Creative and Technical Specialists''']], who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL.#[[List of workshops|'''Workshops''']] of three flavors:##''Tutorials'', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] principles##''Certifications'', which are an introduction to [[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]] principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.##''Activities'', which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.#[http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page '''This knowledgebase'''], which is a repository of all things Design and Build. <br /> ==What materials are available to members?==As of now, there is no cost associated with any of the materials or services that are contained in DaBL. This means that any members can stop and use the consumables that we have to offer. There are a variety of different materials at the disposal of our members which include but are not limited to: *Foam Board*Balsa Wood*Carboard*Electric Components*LEDs*Copper Circuit Boards*Delrin*Acrylic Sheets ==Safety==All general knowledge about safety can be found on the [[Safety in DaBL]] page. == Knowledgebase resources Resources==There's lots of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, check out our [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 schedule] yourself for a [[List of workshops|Workshop]] and start learning! ===Computer-Numeric-Controlled Prototyping Machines=== *[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]*[[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer|Type A Series 1 Pro 3D Printer]]*[[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]] ===Educational Sessions=== *[[List of workshops]] ===Prototyping Resources=== *[[Manufacturing techniques]]*[[Computer-aided design]]*[[Computer-aided manufacturing]] ===Frequently Asked Questions===

=== Educational sessions ===* [[List of workshopsFAQs]]

==Equipment Status= Prototyping resources ===* [[Manufacturing techniques]]* [[Computer-aided design]]* If you are curious to know if a piece of equipment you need to use is working or not, head on over [[Computer-aided manufacturingEquipment Status|here]].