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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 memberget to work on projects in DaBL?==Becoming It's simple: show up during our Open Hours and we'll give you a member is easy. There are only two steps:[[Welcome to the Lab]]!
#Attend an ==What safety information do I need to know when I am working in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the DaBL?==Check out [[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 to the Lab session.
==How do I learn how to design and buildmake things?==There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:Check out our [[Knowledgebase Resources]].
#[[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 [[Safety in DaBL]] page. ==Knowledgebase resources==There's lots What kind of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, [http://designandbuildlab.com/equipment do you have?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]]*Check out our [[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printerEquipment Resources]]*[[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]*[[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter]] ===Frequently Asked Questions=== *[[FAQs]]

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