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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.]]
==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. ==How do I become a member?==Becoming a member There is easy. There are only two steps: #Attend an currently no cost associated with participating in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] sessionspace, where 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 all consumables are free to the Lab sessionuse.
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 pillars of knowledge educational resources in DaBL 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.
==SafetyHow do I become a member?==All general knowledge about safety can be found on the [[Safety in DaBL]] page. ==Knowledgebase resources==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=== *[[List of workshops]] ===Prototyping resources=== *[[Manufacturing techniques]]*[[Computer-aided design]]*[[Computer-aided manufacturing]] ===Computer-Numeric-Controlled prototyping machines===
*#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver''', which a [[Bantam Tools PCB MillCreative and Technical Specialist]]will use to enter you into our member database. #*[[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer]]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 [[ULS PLS4.75 Laser CutterSafety in DaBL]].*#[[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutterWelcome to the Lab|Get acquainted with the Lab]]*Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer.
===Frequently Asked Questions===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 [[FAQsKnowledgebase Resources]]page.
==Status==If you are curious to know if a machine you need to use is working or not just click this link to the [[status page|status page.]]<br />__INDEX__

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