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[[File:DaBL_splash.jpg|frameless|right|400px400x400px|alt="Picture of Tool Rack"|The tool rack in the Design and Build Lab, along with students working with a 3D printer.]]

== Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase! ==[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.

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 steps:# Attend an three educational resources in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where DaBL that will help 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.your quest:

== 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.# [[List of workshops|Workshops]] Activities of three flavors:## '''Tutorials'[[List of activities#Tutorial Workshops|Tutorial Workshops]]'', 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.## '''Activities'[[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.

== Safety How do I become a member?==All general knowledge about safety can be found on the [[Safety in DaBL]] pageBecoming a member is easy.It takes 10 minutes when you arrive, and there are only three steps:

== Knowledgebase resources ==#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver''', which a [[Creative and Technical Specialist]] will use to enter you into our member database. There#*Everyone (faculty, staff, and students alike) staying in DaBL for more than a tour ''must''s lots of exciting stuff sign a Safety Waiver.#*Please bring your active AU ID to learnbe registered into the DaBL database. To get started, #Go over the [[http://designandbuildlabSafety in DaBL]].com/?page_id=445 schedule] yourself for a #[[List of workshopsWelcome to the Lab|WorkshopGet acquainted with the Lab]] and start learning!.

==Where do I get started on this wiki?= Prototyping resources ===* [[Manufacturing techniques]]* [[Computer-aided design]]* Start poking around! You can use the search up top, or take a look at our [[Computer-aided manufacturingKnowledgebase Resources]]page.

=== Computer-Numeric-Controlled prototyping machines ===* [[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]* [[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer]]* [[Stratasys uPrint SE Plus 3D Printer]]* [[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]* [[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter]] === Frequently Asked Questions ===* [[FAQs]]__INDEX__