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[[File:DaBL_splash.jpg|frameless|right|800x600px400x400px|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 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 stepsthree educational resources in DaBL that will help you in your quest:

#Complete [[Creative and submit a Technical Specialist|'''Safety WaiverCreative and Technical Specialists''']] (CaTS), the student employees who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL. #Activities of three flavors:##Everyone (faculty, staff, and students alike) staying in DaBL for more than a tour ''must[[List of activities#Tutorial Workshops|Tutorial Workshops]]'' sign a Safety Waiver; , which give you will be given one during the an introduction to [[Welcome to the LabComputer-aided design|CAD]] session.principles#Attend an in-person #''[[Welcome to the LabList of activities#Certification Workshops|Certification Workshops]] session'', where you will go over the which are an introduction to [[Safety in DaBLComputer-aided manufacturing|CAM]]principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.##Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database''[[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 knowledgebase itself'''], which is a repository of all things Design and Build.

==How do I Llarn how to design and buildbecome a member?==There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest: #[[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 Becoming a particular machinemember is easy.##''Activities'', which give It takes 10 minutes when you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.#[http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page '''This knowledgebase''']arrive, which is a repository of all things Design and Build. ==Safety==All general knowledge about safety can be found on the [[Safety in DaBL]] page. ==Knowledgebase Resources==There's lots of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, check out our [httpthere are only three steps://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 schedule] 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]]*[[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=== *[[FAQs]]

===#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver''', which a [[Creative and Technical Specialist]] will use to enter you into our member database. #*Everyone (CaTS Onlyfaculty, staff, and students alike) Machine Maintenance===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]].#[[Welcome to the Lab|Get acquainted with the Lab]].

==Equipment StatusWhere do I get started on this wiki?==If you are curious to know if a piece of equipment you need to Start poking around! You can use is working the search up top, or not, head on over take a look at our [[Equipment Status|hereKnowledgebase Resources]]page.