How to get access to DFL or Fabrication Shop

Need Access to the Fabrication Shop?

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the shop or email (s.prom@berkeley.edu or lizcaputo@berkeley.edu) and provide your CalNet email address to be added to the Fabrication Shop bCourse.

2. In the bCourse, complete the following:

   • Review the Fab Shop General Orientation Module
   • Pass the Fab Shop General Orientation Quiz
   • Submit the Waiver of Liability
   • Sign up for and attend an in-person General Orientation Hands-On Training session

3. Pay your access fee at room 477.

Important Notes:

• The orientation schedule is available via Google Calendar on the homepage of the Fab Shop bCourse.
• In-person orientations require a minimum of 4 students to proceed. We encourage you to coordinate with other students when signing up to avoid last-minute cancellations due to low attendance.
• Orientations are held during the first 4 weeks of each semester and are only required once during your time at Berkeley.
• Access fees must be renewed each semester.

Need Access to the Digital Fabrication Lab?

Follow these steps to gain access:

1. Complete the General Digital Fabrication Lab Policies and Laser Policy Review module in the CED Digital Fabrication Lab bCourse. To get invited:

   • Visit the DFL in room 279 (enter through the East Courtyard)
   • Or email:
     • Laura deLeon: lm_deleon@berkeley.edu
     • Paige Plander: paigeplan@berkeley.edu

2. Attend an In-Person General Orientation (you will be prompted to sign up after completing the bCourse module).

3. Pay the Lab Fee.