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

Arepas
Pre-cooked white cornmeal Water Salt Cheese Oil

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

Ice Cream Sandwich
Cookie dough Ice cream

Late Night Cookie Butter “Crepes”
Tortillas Cookie Butter/Nutella/other similar spread Chocolate Syrup

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

Yogurt Parfait
Greek Yogurt of your favorite flavor (mine is Honey Vanilla) Berries and Fruit Granola

Upgraded Ramen
Cup Noodles (spicy flavors go great with the eggs, corn and cheese) Egg Canned Corn or cooked corn Shredded cheese of choice (optional) Green onions

Butter Basted Steak
Steak Oil Thyme Black Pepper Garlic Salt Butter
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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