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==Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase!==
 
==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.
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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?==
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There are three educational resources in DaBL that will help you in your quest:
  
#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver'''.  
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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.
##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.
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#Activities of three flavors:
#Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].
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##''[[List of activities#Tutorial Workshops|Tutorial Workshops]]'', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] principles
##Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database.
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##''[[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.
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##''[[List of activities#Projects|Self-Guided Projects]]'', which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.
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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.
  
==How do I Llarn how to design and build?==
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==How do I become a member?==
There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:
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Becoming a member is easy. It takes 10 minutes when you arrive, and there are only three steps:
 
 
#[[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 a particular machine.
 
##''Activities'', which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.
 
#[http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page '''This knowledgebase'''], 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 [http://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]]
 
  
===(CaTS Only) Machine Maintenance===
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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.
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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]].
  
*[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill Maintenance]]
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That's it!
*[[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer Maintenance|Type A Series 1 Pro 3D Printer Maintenance]]
 
*[[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter Maintenance]]
 
*[[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter Maintenance]]
 
*[[Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer Maintenance]]
 
  
==Equipment Status==
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==Where do I get started on this wiki?==
If you are curious to know if a piece of equipment you need to use is working or not, head on over [[Equipment Status|here]].
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Start poking around! You can use the search up top, or take a look at our [[Knowledgebase Resources]] page.
  
 
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Revision as of 22:05, 18 July 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. Activities of three flavors:
    1. Tutorial Workshops, which give you an introduction to CAD principles
    2. Certification Workshops, which are an introduction to CAM principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.
    3. Self-Guided Projects, 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.