How to get access?
The equipment and tools are available for anyone with a valid RedID number.
1. Attend an Orientation Session
To ensure a safe and clean environment, it is required that everyone attend an orientation session.
Get oriented2. Schedule a Training Session
Some of the equipment like the 3D printers and CNC machines requires additional training.
Schedule a session3. Freely Use the Equipment
Equipment is available on a first come first serve basis. See our availability in the link below.
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Hours
Closed
Closed for Summer | May 12, 2023 | August 20, 2023 |
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 |
Learn

Thai Tea Pudding
1 cup milk 1 Thai Tea bag or 1 tbsp thai tea mix 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 cup condensed milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Sugar to taste

Rice Cakes
Rice cake avocado lemon pepper Rice cake peanut butter banana

Pickles & Mustard
salt + vinegar + salt Spicy Brown Mustard (was used in this video) choose your preferred mustard Dill pickles or not, if you have another type available doesn’t necessarily have to be slices

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) […]

Microwave Baked Potatoes
Potato Salt Pepper Oil Optional Toppings

Salted Cherries
Cherries Flaky salt

Mug Cake
Ingredients Flour Canola Oil (or Melted Butter) Sugar Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Baking Powder Milk Vanilla Extract Chocolate Chips

Easy Noodles
Garlic Ground meat/proteins Leafy greens Bean sprouts Soy sauce Chili Oil Honey/sugar Noodles
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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