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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.
 
[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 member?==
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==How do I Become a Member?==
 
Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:
 
Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:
  
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#Complete and submit a '''Safety Waiver'''.
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##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.
 
#Attend an in-person [[Welcome to the Lab]] session, where you will go over the [[Safety in DaBL]].
 
#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.
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##Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database.
  
==How do I learn how to design and build?==
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==How do I Learn how to Design and Build?==
 
There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:
 
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
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#[[Creative and Technical Specialist|'''Creative and Technical Specialists''']], who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL.
#[[List of workshops|Workshops]] of three flavors:
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#[[List of workshops|'''Workshops''']] of three flavors:
##'''Tutorials''', which give you an introduction to [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] principles
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##''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.
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##''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.
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##''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.
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#[http://designandbuildlab.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page '''This knowledgebase'''], which is a repository of all things Design and Build.
  
 
==Safety==
 
==Safety==
 
All general knowledge about safety can be found on the [[Safety in DaBL]] page.
 
All general knowledge about safety can be found on the [[Safety in DaBL]] page.
  
==Knowledgebase resources==
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==Knowledgebase Resources==
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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There's lots of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, check out our [http://designandbuildlab.com/?page_id=445 schedule] for a [[List of workshops|Workshop]] and start learning!
  
===Educational sessions===
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===Computer-Numeric-Controlled Prototyping Machines===
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*[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]
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*[[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer|Type A Series 1 Pro 3D Printer]]
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*[[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]
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*[[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter|GCC Jaguar VLX Vinyl Cutter]]
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*[[Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer|Formlabs Form 1+ Resin 3D Printer]]
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===Educational Sessions===
  
 
*[[List of workshops]]
 
*[[List of workshops]]
  
===Prototyping resources===
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===Prototyping Resources===
  
 
*[[Manufacturing techniques]]
 
*[[Manufacturing techniques]]
 
*[[Computer-aided design]]
 
*[[Computer-aided design]]
 
*[[Computer-aided manufacturing]]
 
*[[Computer-aided manufacturing]]
 
===Computer-Numeric-Controlled prototyping machines===
 
 
*[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill]]
 
*[[Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer|Type A Series 1 Pro 3D Printer]]
 
*[[ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter]]
 
*[[GCC Jaguar VLX vinyl cutter|GCC Jaguar VLX Vinyl Cutter]]
 
*[[Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer|Formlabs Form 1+ Resin 3D Printer]]
 
  
 
===Frequently Asked Questions===
 
===Frequently Asked Questions===
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*[[FAQs]]
 
*[[FAQs]]
  
===Machine Maintenance===
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===Machine Maintenance (CaTS Only)===
  
 
*[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill Maintenance]]
 
*[[Bantam Tools PCB Mill Maintenance]]
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*[[Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer Maintenance]]
 
*[[Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer Maintenance]]
  
==Status==
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==Machine Status==
If you are curious to know if a machine you need to use is working or not just click this link to the [[status page|status page.]]<br />
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If you are curious to know if a machine you need to use is working or not just click this link to the [[status page|status page.]]
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Revision as of 17:28, 4 April 2019

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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 is a space available to all individuals at American University with an active AU ID.

How do I Become a Member?

Becoming a member is easy. There are only two steps:

  1. Complete and submit a Safety Waiver.
    1. 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.
  2. Attend an in-person Welcome to the Lab session, where you will go over the Safety in DaBL.
    1. Please bring your active AU ID to be registered into the DaBL database.

How do I Learn how to Design and Build?

There are three pillars of knowledge that will help you in your quest:

  1. Creative and Technical Specialists, who help you realize your ideas and provide support with all things DaBL.
  2. Workshops of three flavors:
    1. Tutorials, which give you an introduction to CAD principles
    2. Certifications, which are an introduction to CAM principles as well as safety training on a particular machine.
    3. Activities, which give you a taste of a particular topic by making something fast.
  3. 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 of exciting stuff to learn. To get started, check out our schedule for a Workshop and start learning!

Computer-Numeric-Controlled Prototyping Machines

Educational Sessions

Prototyping Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Machine Maintenance (CaTS Only)

Machine Status

If you are curious to know if a machine you need to use is working or not just click this link to the status page.