How to get access?

The equipment and tools are available for anyone with a valid RedID number.

Attend an Orientation Session

To ensure a safe and clean environment, it is required that everyone attend an orientation session.

Get oriented

Training Session

Some of the equipment like the 3D printers and CNC machines requires additional training.

Schedule a session

Reserve an Equipment

To assist with your project, we allow you to reserve time to use the equipment.

Start building

About

build IT @SDSU Library is a student-run makerspace designed to foster creativity and innovation. By providing an infrastructure for the DIY learning of technology, build IT assists anyone in their mission of bringing their ideas to life. The build IT space provides a physical location where anyone can gather to explore, build, and learn through sharing resources and knowledge, working on projects, and networking. With its central location in the SDSU Library, access to build IT is available to anyone on-campus regardless of their discipline or expertise.

Hours

We're currently closed.
Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact Us

Email us at buildit.library@mail.sdsu.edu
or call us at 619-594-1996

Call Us

619-594-1996

Upcoming Events

  1. build IT Orientation

    October 4 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

  2. build IT Orientation

    October 5 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

  3. build IT Orientation

    October 19 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

  4. build IT Orientation

    October 25 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

  5. build IT Orientation

    October 26 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

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Location

San Diego State University Library
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, 92182-8050

Facilities

build IT is on the 2nd Floor of Love Library in LL-260.

Learn

TinkerCAD example

3D Models

3D Models 3D models are important for 3D printing. Before you can print something, you need to have the .stl file of what you want to print. How to get a .stl file CREATE YOUR OWN .STL FILE WITH 3D MODELING SOFTWARE Save your model as an .stl file! Solidworks Software specifically used by the […]

Lightbox V1.1

Design Lightbox v1.1 was constructed similarly to our first lightbox, with some minor differences. Left: new lightbox, Right: original lightboxThe new lightbox is also constructed from foamboard, posterboard, and a semi-translucent material. The foam board was joined together with hot-melt adhesive (also known as hot glue) rather than duct tape. To reduce waste, the windows […]

Rafts

Before We Begin Necessary TerminologyExtruder – This is a part of a 3D printer. This is the part that heats up to nearly melt the material so that the material can be worked with. A motor pushes the material through the hot part and out of a nozzle at the end. Filament – This is […]

Skateboard rack

Skateboard Rack

by Doug Brantley, 2015 Materials Wood Processes Design Goals Challenges  

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