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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 a digital fabrication / rapid prototyping / experimentation facility located in the new Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building. Its purpose is to empower and inspire students, staff, and faculty to embrace '''engineering''': ''to create things to solve problems''.
 
  
== To become a member ==
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==Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase!==
All users must complete two steps before becoming members of DaBL:
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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''!
# Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] workshop
 
# Complete and submit a [[Safety Waiver]]
 
  
== Resources ==
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== How do I get to work on projects in DaBL? ==
There's lots of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, schedule yourself for a [[List of workshops|Workshop]] and start reading!
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It's simple: show up during our Open Hours and we'll give you a [[Welcome to the Lab]]!
  
=== Project resources ===
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==What safety information do I need to know when I am working in DaBL?==
* [[Version control]]
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Check out [[Safety in DaBL]].
* [[Utilizing version control|Utilizing version control]]
 
  
=== Prototyping resources ===
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==How do I learn how to make things?==
* [[Manufacturing techniques]]
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Check out our [[Knowledgebase Resources]].
* [[CAD and CAM]]
 
  
=== Prototyping machines ===
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==What kind of equipment do you have?==
* [[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]
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Check out our [[Equipment Resources]].
* [[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer]]
 

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.