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== Welcome to the Design and Build Lab's Knowledgebase! ==
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'''Note''': [http://designandbuildlab.com/ Redirect] to return to main website.[[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.]]
[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 empower and inspire students, staff, and faculty to ''create things to solve problems''.
 
  
There is a [[Creative and Technical Specialist|team of students]] ready to help you realize your idea!
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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''!
  
== How do I become a member? ==
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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 what's new!
Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:
 
# Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the [[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 build? ==
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==Getting Started==
There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:
 
# [[Creative and Technical Specialist|Creative and Technical Specialists]], who help you realize your ideas
 
# [[List of workshops|Workshops]] of two 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.
 
# ''This knowledgebase'', which is a repository of all things Design and Build.
 
  
== Knowledgebase resources ==
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*Attend a [[Welcome to the Lab]] session to become a member and go over safety information.
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!
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*Ensure that you are familiar with all rules and [[Safety in DaBL]].
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*Check out our [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 calendar] for Open Hours to come learn and create.
  
=== Educational sessions ===
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==Learning Resources.==
* [[List of workshops]]
 
  
=== Prototyping resources ===
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#[[Creative and Technical Specialist|Creative and Technical Specialists]] (CaTS), the student employees who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL.
* [[Manufacturing techniques]]
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#[[List of Workshops]], that provide guided sessions to learn a design topic or manufacturing process.
* [[Computer-aided design]]
 
* [[Computer-aided manufacturing]]
 
  
=== Computer-Numeric-Controlled prototyping machines ===
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==More Information==
* [[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]
 
* [[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer]]
 
* [[Stratasys uPrint SE Plus 3D Printer]]
 
* [[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]
 
* [[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter]]
 
  
=== Frequently Asked Questions ===
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*Frequently asked questions ([[FAQs]])
* [[FAQs]]
 

Latest revision as of 20:26, 11 December 2020

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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!

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 what's new!

Getting Started

  • Attend a Welcome to the Lab session to become a member and go over safety information.
  • Ensure that you are familiar with all rules and Safety in DaBL.
  • Check out our calendar for Open Hours to come learn and create.

Learning Resources.

  1. Creative and Technical Specialists (CaTS), the student employees who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL.
  2. List of Workshops, that provide guided sessions to learn a design topic or manufacturing process.

More Information

  • Frequently asked questions (FAQs)