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== Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase! ==
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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.]]
The Design and Build Lab - also known as DaBL - is American University's largest digital fabrication / rapid prototyping facility. Its purpose is to empower and inspire students, staff, and faculty to embrace '''engineering''': ''to create things to solve problems''.
 
  
To become a member of the DaBL community, all that is required is that you attend a [[Welcome to the Lab]] session. There's lots more to learn, too; take a look at the following resources.
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==Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase!==
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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''!
  
=== Project resources ===
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== How do I get to work on projects in DaBL? ==
* [[Version control]]
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It's simple: show up during our Open Hours and we'll give you a [[Welcome to the Lab]]!
* [[Utilizing version control|Utilizing version control]]
 
  
=== Prototyping resources ===
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==What safety information do I need to know when I am working in DaBL?==
* [[Manufacturing techniques]]
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Check out [[Safety in DaBL]].
* [[List of workshops]]
 
* [[CAD and CAM]]
 
  
=== Prototyping machines ===
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==How do I learn how to make things?==
* [[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]
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Check out our [[Knowledgebase Resources]].
* [[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer]]
 
  
== If you're new here ==
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==What kind of equipment do you have?==
All users must agree to the [[Safety Terms and Conditions|Safety Terms and Conditions]]; you cannot utilize the space until this has been completed. Save time and do it before you arrive!
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Check out our [[Equipment Resources]].
 
 
And: whether you're a user or an editor, check out [[Getting started|Getting started]].
 

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.