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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''. This is a space available to all individuals at American University with an active AU ID. There is currently no cost associated with participating in the space, and all consumables are free to use.!

This knowledge base serves as a repository for all of the necessary information to understand and use the many machines and tools in the lab. As DaBL is a space for individuals to prototype their designs, the space itself, as well as all of its resources, are also prototypes and therefore they are constantly changing and evolving. DaBL's setup may change from week to week; stop by to see us evolve!==How do I learn how get to design and buildwork on projects in DaBL?==There are three educational resources in DaBL that will help It's simple: show up during our Open Hours and we'll give you in your quest:a [[Welcome to the Lab]]!

#[[Creative and Technical Specialist|'''Creative and Technical Specialists''']] (CaTS), the student employees who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things ==What safety information do I need to know when I am working in DaBL.?==#Activities of three flavors:##''Check out [[List of activities#Tutorial Workshops|Tutorial Workshops]]'', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CADSafety in DaBL]] principles##''[[List of activities#Certification Workshops|Certification Workshops]]'', which are an introduction to [[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]] principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.##''[[List of activities#Projects|Self-Guided Projects]]'', which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.#[http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page '''This knowledgebase itself'''], which is a repository of all things Design and Build.

==How do I become a memberlearn how to make things?==Becoming a member is easyCheck out our [[Knowledgebase Resources]]. It takes 10 minutes when you arrive, and there are only three steps:

#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver''', which a [[Creative and Technical Specialist]] will use to enter you into our member database. #*Everyone (faculty, staff, and students alike) staying in DaBL for more than a tour ''must'' sign a Safety Waiver.#*Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database.#Go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].#[[Welcome to the Lab|Get acquainted with the Lab]]. That's it! ==Where What kind of equipment do I get started on this wikiyou have?==Start poking around! You can use the search up top, or take a look at Check out our [[Knowledgebase Equipment Resources]] page. __INDEX__