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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''!
  
==How do I become a member?==
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== How do I get to work on projects in DaBL? ==
Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:
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It's simple: show up during our Open Hours and we'll give you a [[Welcome to the Lab]]!
  
#Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].
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==What safety information do I need to know when I am working 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.
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Check out [[Safety in DaBL]].
  
==How do I learn how to design and build?==
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==How do I learn how to make things?==
There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:
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Check out our [[Knowledgebase Resources]].
  
#[[Creative and Technical Specialist|Creative and Technical Specialists]], who help you realize your ideas
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==What kind of equipment do you have?==
#[[List of workshops|Workshops]] of three flavors:
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Check out our [[Equipment Resources]].
##'''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, [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]]
 
*[[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]
 
*[[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter]]
 
 
 
===Frequently Asked Questions===
 
 
 
*[[FAQs]]
 

Revision as of 22:06, 7 November 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!

How do I get to work on projects in DaBL?

It's simple: show up during our Open Hours and we'll give you a Welcome to the Lab!

What safety information do I need to know when I am working in DaBL?

Check out Safety in DaBL.

How do I learn how to make things?

Check out our Knowledgebase Resources.

What kind of equipment do you have?

Check out our Equipment Resources.