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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, and 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 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 become a memberlearn how to design and build? ==Becoming a member is easy. There are only two stepsthree educational resources in DaBL that will help you in your quest:# Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] workshop# Complete and submit a [[Safety Waiver]]

== How do I learn how to design and build? ==There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:# [[Creative and Technical Specialist|'''Creative and Technical Specialists''']](CaTS), the student employees who help you realize your ideasand provide support with all things DaBL.#Activities of three flavors:# #''[[List of workshopsactivities#Tutorial Workshops|Tutorial Workshops]] of two flavors:## '''Tutorials''', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] principles## '''Certifications'[[List of activities#Certification Workshops|Certification Workshops]]'', which are an introduction to [[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]] principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.# #''[[List of activities#Projects|Self-Guided Projects]]'', which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.#[http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page '''This knowledgebaseitself'''], which is a repository of all things Design and Build.

== Knowledgebase resources How do I become a member?==There's lots of exciting stuff to learnBecoming a member is easy. To get startedIt takes 10 minutes when you arrive, [httpand there are only three steps://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 schedule] yourself for a [[List of workshops|Workshop]] and start learning!

=== Educational sessions ===#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.#Go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].#[[List of workshopsWelcome to the Lab|Get acquainted with the Lab]].

=== Computer-Numeric-Controlled prototyping machines =Where do I get started on this wiki?==* Start poking around! You can use the search up top, or take a look at our [[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]* [[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer]]* [[Stratasys uPrint SE Plus 3D PrinterKnowledgebase Resources]]page.* [[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]* [[Silhouette Cameo vinyl cutter]]__INDEX__