Located in the Trailside Building at 北弗吉尼亚社区学院’s Manassas campus, Fab Lab是世界级的, 最先进的创客空间对所有皇冠博彩皇冠体育开放, 教师, 工作人员, 以及高等教育界. 的 Fab Lab’s mission is to define and share a more holistic experience in the Digital Fabrication arena by providing access to the most advanced fabrication processes, 三维建模培训, 以及设计思维和创造性解决问题原则的基础.
你可以通过参加我们的研讨会来进入Fab Lab, 示威活动, 特殊事件或要求班级合作, 实地考察旅行, 或旅游. We also provide informal offerings such as our free open lab sessions for personal projects, 一年两次的皇冠体育设计挑战和竞赛. Fab Lab的工作人员精通电子和编码等无数主题, 操作加工设备, 设计软件, 软电路, 缝纫, 木工, 机器人, 增材制造(3D打印), 和更多的. 所以，无论你想做什么，我们都能支持你.
访问 us today; we would love to show you around.
项目
皇冠博彩制造商是一个免费的会员计划, 向皇冠博彩皇冠体育开放皇冠博彩 Fab Lab, 教师和工作人员在我们的开放实验室工作的个人项目.
在实验室开放时间来使用机器和设备. 如果这是你第一次来，或者你需要帮助, 向皇冠博彩 Fab Lab的工作人员寻求帮助.
2024年秋季实验室课时
一天
Time
周一
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
周二
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
周三
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
周四
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
星期五
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
周六,周日
关闭
皇冠博彩的青少年创客计划创造了一种乐趣, social environment for our youngest generation of makers to be introduced to fabrication and to build confidence in their STEM and problem-solving skills!
We offer a wide range of topics and activities for 4th-8th grade students to create a unique project with their parent or guardian. 课程通常在周六上午9点开始.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2024年秋季会议
一天
Time
9月21日
火箭发射挑战 (原型 & 团队合作)
10月5日
电路缝纫 (电路 & 缝纫)
10月19日
Fall-themed木工技术 (木工 & 激光切割)
11月2日
铸造乐高糖果 (真空成型)
11月16日
节日图片拼图 (激光切割 & UV印刷)
社区制造商 provides free access to the 皇冠博彩 Fab Lab for community members interested in Digital Fabrication and Making with limited access to digital fabrication equipment and training. 被考虑参加这个项目, 感兴趣的个人可以在网上申请有限数量的职位空缺.
在这个为期一周的夏令营中，参与者探索了各种设计和制作物品的方法. 这介绍制造涉及到使用设计软件, 解决设计问题, 学习3D打印机等制造工具, 激光切割机, 和数控路由器. 的se concepts will be applied in a hands-on format in the form of design challenges throughout the week.
功能: 考虑一下头饰的实用方面. How does your design enhance performance, provide protection, or address specific needs? Think about features such as weather resistance, ergonomics, or technology integration.
美学: 平衡形式与功能. 你的设计如何在视觉上脱颖而出? 探索材料, 颜色, and shapes that make your headgear not only functional but also fashionable and distinctive.
创新: 用创造性的解决方案挑战极限. 采用新技术、新材料或新设计技术. How does your design reflect cutting-edge trends or offer new possibilities in headgear design?
可持续性: 考虑你的设计对环境的影响. Use eco-friendly materials and processes wherever possible and address the lifecycle of your headgear.
日计分标准
总分100分
功能
30
美学
20
创新
20
目标受众
20
可持续性
10
常见问题(FAQs)
头饰应该为我设计吗? 欢迎您根据自己的需求和喜好来设计头饰. 另外, you can also create something for another person with a specific requirement or purpose in mind. 选择权在你!
我可以重现传统的宗教或仪式头饰吗? 是的, but please ensure that your design is approached with respect and sensitivity towards the cultural and religious significance of the original. We encourage creativity while maintaining a respectful attitude towards the traditions you’re inspired by.
我可以用什么材料呢? 几乎任何东西! 考虑穿戴者，预期的功能，并相应地设计. 如果你没有特定的材料, 选择一个最能代表你愿景的选择. (例如, 如果你设计的头盔是金属材质的, 你可以使用硬纸板或3D打印，然后应用人造金属饰面.) Feel free to experiment with unconventional materials and textures to push the boundaries of traditional headwear.
规模重要吗?? 不，你的设计的大小应该由你想要它服务的功能来决定.
我将如何演示该功能? 网上提交, you must provide photographs of your headwear and a brief video showcasing the design being worn by yourself or the intended person. 如果你被选入决赛, 你将被要求亲自在颁奖典礼上展示你的设计.
规章制度
所面临的挑战 is open to students 10+ years old and above including post-secondary educational institute within the continental USA.
Participants must be 18 years or older or provide consent by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.
个人或不超过3人的团队均可参加.
Only 1 entry per person is permitted regardless of whether they enter as an individual or a team. 如果参与者以个人身份参加一个设计, 第二个是作为一个团队, 个人参赛将被取消资格.
所面临的挑战 is not open to; any persons employed as a professional in 3D printing, 北弗吉尼亚社区学院的员工, 法官或他们的家人, 和雇员和家庭的皇冠博彩年度设计挑战赞助商.
评委将从网上提交的作品中选出最终入围者. 的se finalists will then be asked to deliver and leave their fabricated designs at the Fab Lab for in-person judging.
一旦评判完成, an awards ceremony and exhibit of all the physical entries will be held for competitors, 赢家, 贵宾, 客人, 和法官.
参赛选手如提交非自己的作品将被取消参赛资格.
条款与条件
同意受法官裁决的约束.
保证您有资格参加.
保证, 据你所知, 你的工作不是, 并且以前没有制作或以其他方式出版或展出.
保证 neither the work nor its use infringes the intellectual property rights (whether a patent, 实用新型, 功能设计权, 审美设计权, 商标, 版权, 或任何其他知识产权)的任何其他人.
保证你的设计是尊重和体谅所有的文化. 被视为冒犯或不尊重的设计将不被接受.
参与权证不构成雇佣, 分配或提供工作, 或任务.
同意参与不享有任何补偿或补偿费用.
Agree 北弗吉尼亚社区学院 and all affiliates have the right to promote all entries and 赢家.
Winners will be contacted by 皇冠博彩 Fab Lab 工作人员 to get their contact information and any other information needed.
优胜产品将根据规则和要求选出.
Winning individuals or teams will be required to collect prize(s) at the 皇冠博彩 Manassas campus during award ceremony.
获奖者同意皇冠博彩社区学院形象发布.
For additional information visit the Design Challenge website or send questions via email to; mratcliff@imtiazqazi.com (使用主题标题“2024制造挑战赛”)
参加我们的免费制作挑战研讨会!
制作工坊(10-15岁)
适合有兴趣学习各种手工制作技巧的参加者, the workshops will include 示威活动 and hands-on activities covering cardboard methods, 纸糊窗体生成, 还有金属丝制作. (请注意:家长或监护人必须出席.)
2024年9月28日星期六上午9点.m. - 11:00 a.m.
制作工坊(16岁以上)
For participants interested in learning to transform two-dimensional materials into three-dimensional objects. 的 workshops will include 示威活动 and hands-on activities covering cardboard construction techniques and laser cutting.
2024年10月12日，周六，上午9点.m. - 11:00 a.m.
TinkerCAD(10-15岁)
For participants wanting to transform their idea into a 3D digital format: Join an in-person TinkerCAD workshop to learn the basic tools and user interface of Autodesk's free online CAD program. (请注意:家长或监护人必须出席.)
2024年10月26日，周六，上午9点.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fusion360 Workshop(16岁以上)
For participants wanting to transform their idea into a 3D digital format: Join an in-person workshop to learn the basic tools and user interface of Fusion360. (免费软件下载可用 .edu的电子邮件.)
2024年11月9日，周六，上午9点.m. - 11:00 a.m.
参加一个或两个工作坊来提高你的制作技能!
教育者/教室信息会议通过Zoom
Register for a 15 minute-long Design Challenge info session on any 周三 from October 9th – October 23rd, 2024, 下午两点半或三点半. 请随意将我们的视频投影到大屏幕上，向你的班级或小组展示.
教育工作者参考指南
Download our educator reference guide for various ways to implement the Design Challenge in your classroom.