Autodesk Fusion Tips
Autodesk Fusion (formerly "Autodesk Fusion 360") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM.
The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Tips
- Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
Links to external sites (youtube.com):
- How to Make an Augmented Reality File
- Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
- The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)
- HIDDEN CAD within CAM!
- Autodesk Fusion
Classes
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):
- Use Decal to apply a sticker-like image to a face
- How to insert McMaster-Carr components
- Create an animation
- Training/Learning resources for Fusion
- 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands
- Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page
Links to other external sites:
Lars Christensen — Tutorials on YouTube
Generative Design — Make magazine
Member Showcase
3D-printed spindle hub adapter
by Trevor Banks
3D-printed 2" spindle hub
by Trevor Banks
Cake Toppers
3D printed & painted
by Ben S.
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.
Hand-Curated Links
Links to files and models:
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES
- Autodesk Revit — on-demand learning
- Making for Motorsport — on YouTube
Alternatives to Fusion:
- Autodesk Tinkercad — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
- SOLIDWORKS CAD
- Onshape — Cloud-native CAD
- SketchUp 3D design software — 3D modeling
- FreeCAD — Parametric 3D CAD
- OpenSCAD — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
- KiCad — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.