Join us in build IT Flex
Even though our space is closed, you can still join our maker community online!
More details herebuild IT Events and Availability
Upcoming Events
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build IT Game Nights
February 11 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm -
build IT Game Nights
March 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -
build IT Game Nights
April 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours
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.
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 orientedTraining Session
Some of the equipment like the 3D printers and CNC machines requires additional training.
Schedule a sessionEquipment
Equipment is available on a first come first serve basis. See our availability in the link below.
Start buildingCall Us
619-594-1996
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Location
build IT is on the 2nd Floor of Love Library in LL-260.
San Diego State University Library
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
Learn

DIY Board Games
Cardboard (Thicker cardboard is better for the board, thinner is better for game pieces and dice) Markers/Decorating supplies Scissors Tape

Lip Scrub
Sugar Honey Olive Oil

DIY Shrinky Dink Keychains
Shrinky dink sheet(s) Scizzors Hole-puncher Oven Permanent marker(s) Baking sheet Parchment paper Keychain chains Sketch out designs Draw designs on shrinky dink sheet Color design with permanent marker(s) Preheat oven to 250 degrees Cut out keychain charms and poke a hole out with a hole-puncher Place keychain charms on a baking sheet with parchment paper […]

Among Us Paper Mache Helmet
1 Part Flour 1 Part Water Bowl/container Newspaper/magazine paper strips Balloons Plastic Face Shield visor String Pen/marker Scissors Tape Mirrored Window Tint Spray Paint Hot Glue

Cardboard Automata 2
Cardboard Scissors Wooden Dowels/Skewers Glue Straw

Thanksgiving Pop-Up Card
Brown paper Orange paper Yellow paper Scissor Pen Pencil Glue

Vision Boards
Board (corkboard/paperboard/cardboard) Adhesives (tape, push pins, putt) Decoration (magazine cutouts, stickers, drawings, ornaments, written goals)

Radial Symmetry
Paper Pencil Pen (optional) Coloring pencils, crayon, markers