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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.!

==How do I become a member?Safety Resources ==Becoming a member is easyCheck out [[Safety in DaBL]]. There are only two steps:

#Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the ==Learning Resources==Check out our [[Safety in DaBLKnowledgebase Resources]].#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.

==How do I learn how to design and build?Equipment Resources==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#[[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 Check out our [[Safety in DaBLEquipment Resources]] page. ==Knowledgebase resources==There's lots of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, [http://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=== *[[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]] ===Frequently Asked Questions=== *[[FAQs]] ===Machine Maintenance=== *[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill Maintenance]]*[[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]] ==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__