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| − | '''Autodesk Fusion | + | '''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. | 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. | + | At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines. |
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
*Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC). | *Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC). | ||
| − | + | '''Links to external sites (youtube.com):''' | |
| − | + | :[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] | |
| − | Links to external sites (youtube.com): | ||
| − | :[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File | ||
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]''' | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]''' | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)'''] | :[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)'''] | ||
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]''' | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]''' | ||
| − | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion | + | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion'''] |
| − | == | + | ==Classes== |
| − | PPM announces | + | PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] |
| − | Links to external sites (Autodesk.com): | + | ==Training== |
| − | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion | + | '''Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):''' |
| − | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Training-Learning-resources-for-Fusion-360.html Training/Learning resources for Fusion | + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/FAQ-for-Fusion-Content-Storage-Standard.html FAQ for Fusion Content Storage Standard]''' |
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| + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/parametric-modeling What is parametric modeling software?]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-1C665B4D-7BF7-4FDF-98B0-AA7EE12B5AC2 Get Started in Fusion]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-390648E9-6F4D-40BF-AB5C-1E623841E9BE Use Decal to apply a sticker-like image to a face]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-90FD5419-A8AF-4A7C-AB1E-75D027077709 How to insert McMaster-Carr components]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A263543-7C2E-42F5-B2C0-C387B3075C97 Create an animation]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Training-Learning-resources-for-Fusion-360.html Training/Learning resources for Fusion]''' | ||
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-modeling-commands-shortcuts/ 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands]''' | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-modeling-commands-shortcuts/ 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands]''' | ||
| − | + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page]''' | |
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| − | :[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media | + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]''' |
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]''' | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]''' | ||
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| − | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA | + | '''Links to other external sites:''' |
| − | + | === [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA Lars Christensen] — Tutorials on YouTube === | |
| + | === [https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/how-to-use-ai-to-build-optimized-models-in-fusion-360-generative-design/ Generative Design] — Make magazine === | ||
| − | == Member Showcase== | + | ==Member Showcase== |
| − | <gallery> | + | <gallery widths="200" heights="125"> |
| − | File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter| | + | File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|'''3D-printed spindle hub adapter<br> <i>by Trevor Banks</i>''' |
| − | File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub| | + | File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|'''3D-printed 2" spindle hub<br> <i>by Trevor Banks</i>''' |
| − | File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers| | + | File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|'''Cake Toppers<br>3D printed & painted<br> <i>by Ben S.</i>''' |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| − | + | ==Related Pages == | |
| − | ==Related Pages== | + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' |
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | ||
:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' | :'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' | :'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | :'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | ||
| + | :'''[[STL File Format Tips]]''' | ||
| + | :'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]''' | ||
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| + | :[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE"> '''CNC Router Table''' </span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]''' | ||
:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)''' </span>]] | :[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)''' </span>]] | ||
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:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)''' </span>]] | :[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)''' </span>]] | ||
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| − | ==Curated Links== | + | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] |
| − | Links to member-recommended external sites: | + | |
| + | ==Hand-Curated Links == | ||
| + | '''Links to files and models:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]''' | ||
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| + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/learn#RVT Autodesk Revit]''' — on-demand learning | ||
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube | ||
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| − | + | '''Alternatives to Fusion:''' | |
| − | : | + | :'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Autodesk Tinkercad]''' — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding" |
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| + | :'''SOLIDWORKS CAD''' | ||
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD | :'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD | ||
| − | + | :'''[https://www.sketchup.com/en SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling | |
| − | :'''[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling | ||
:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD | :'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD | ||
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:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller | :'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller | ||
| − | == For Additional Help == | + | :'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation |
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| + | ==For Additional Help== | ||
:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360 | :Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360 | ||
| − | :'''[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|List of all PPM Slack channels]]''' | + | :'''[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|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. | + | :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. |
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Latest revision as of 23:50, 22 November 2024
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, or follow our social media links.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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
For Additional Help
- 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.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.