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.
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Hours
Monday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Tuesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Mug Cake
Ingredients Flour Canola Oil (or Melted Butter) Sugar Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Baking Powder Milk Vanilla Extract Chocolate Chips

Butter Basted Steak
Steak Oil Thyme Black Pepper Garlic Salt Butter

Sugar Cookies
Recipe from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9870/easy-sugar-cookies/ 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup butter, softened 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Green Eggs & Ham
bowl with water green food coloring egg ham fork, knife, plate

Fettucine Alfredo
1 tbsp butter minced garlic heavy cream red pepper flakes paprika oregano rosemary thyme grated parmesan Pasta of your choice parsley

Microwave Baked Potatoes
Potato Salt Pepper Oil Optional Toppings

Avocado Cherry Tomato Salad
Find the full recipe here: https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/avocado-cherry-tomato-pine-nut-lime-vinaigrette-salad/ 4 firm-ripe California Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved crosswise 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/4 cup Lime Vinaigrette (recipe below) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Lime Vinaigrette Juice of 2 to 3 limes, (about 1/4 cup) […]

Salted Cherries
Cherries Flaky salt
Join us as a Master Builder
Stay on-campus and gain value internship experience with little time commitment
*Being a Master Builder is not required to use the makerspace. build IT is freely available to everyone with an SDSUid.

Become a Master Builder
No skills or experience is required. Just a willingness to volunteer 3 hours per a week
Complete our Interest FormMaster Builders...
- have a love for technology
- like to make
- enjoy exploring new uses of materials & equipment
- excel at problem-solving, learning, and teamwork
- like to share and learn from others
In return for volunteering 3 hours per a week, Master Builders get:
- after-hours access to build IT and its resources
- A voice in the decision process for new resources added to the space
- Be the first to get their hands on the latest acquired resources
- Gain teaching experience from training others and participating in the build IT events
- Be part of a creative, digital fabrication-focused community
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
Contact Us
Call Us
619-594-1996
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