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== Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase! ==
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[[File:DaBL_splash.jpg|frameless|right|400x400px|alt="Picture of Tool Rack"|The tool rack in the Design and Build Lab, along with students working with a 3D printer.]]
[http://designandbuildlab.com/ The Design and Build Lab] - also known as DaBL - is 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''.
 
  
There is a [[Creative and Technical Specialist|team of students]] ready to help you realize your idea!
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==Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase!==
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[http://designandbuildlab.com/ The Design and Build Lab] - also known as DaBL - is a digital fabrication / rapid prototyping / experimentation facility located in the new Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building. Its purpose is to inspire and empower students, 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, and all consumables are free to use.
  
== How do I become a member? ==
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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 us evolve!
Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:
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==How do I learn how to design and build?==
# Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] workshop
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There are three educational resources in DaBL that will help you in your quest:
# Complete and submit a [[Safety Waiver]]
 
  
== How do I learn how to design and build? ==
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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.
There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:
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#[[List of workshops|'''Workshops''']] of three flavors:
# [[Creative and Technical Specialist|Creative and Technical Specialists]], who help you realize your ideas
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##''Tutorials'', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] principles
# [[List of workshops|Workshops]] of two flavors:
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##''Certifications'', which are an introduction to [[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]] principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.
## '''Tutorials''', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] principles
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##''Activities'', which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.
## '''Certifications''', which are an introduction to [[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]] principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.
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#[http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page '''This knowledgebase itself'''], which is a repository of all things Design and Build.
# ''This knowledgebase'', which is a repository of all things Design and Build.
 
  
== Knowledgebase resources ==
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==How do I become a member?==
There's lots of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 schedule] yourself for a [[List of workshops|Workshop]] and start learning!
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Becoming a member is easy. It takes 10 minutes when you arrive, and there are only three steps:
  
=== Educational sessions ===
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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.
* [[List of workshops]]
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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]].
  
=== Prototyping resources ===
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That's it!
* [[Manufacturing techniques]]
 
* [[Computer-aided design]]
 
* [[Computer-aided manufacturing]]
 
  
=== Computer-Numeric-Controlled prototyping machines ===
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==Where do I get started on this wiki?==
* [[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]
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Start poking around! You can use the search up top, or take a look at our [[Knowledgebase Resources]] page.
* [[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer]]
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* [[Stratasys uPrint SE Plus 3D Printer]]
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* [[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]
 
* [[Silhouette Cameo vinyl cutter]]
 

Revision as of 21:05, 2 May 2019

"Picture of Tool Rack"

Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase!

The Design and Build Lab - also known as DaBL - is a digital fabrication / rapid prototyping / experimentation facility located in the new Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building. Its purpose is to inspire and empower students, 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, and all consumables are free to use.

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 us evolve!

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. Workshops of three flavors:
    1. Tutorials, which give you an introduction to CAD principles
    2. Certifications, which are an introduction to CAM principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.
    3. Activities, 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!

Where do I get started on this wiki?

Start poking around! You can use the search up top, or take a look at our Knowledgebase Resources page.