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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):
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'''Links to external sites (youtube.com):'''
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File''']
 
:[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]'''
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==Training==
 
==Training==
Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):
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'''Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):'''
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:'''[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://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/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion]'''
 
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-1C665B4D-7BF7-4FDF-98B0-AA7EE12B5AC2 Get Started in Fusion]'''
 
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-1C665B4D-7BF7-4FDF-98B0-AA7EE12B5AC2 Get Started in Fusion]'''
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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/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]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page]'''
 
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
  
Links to other external sites:
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'''Links to other external sites:'''
 
 
 
=== [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA Lars Christensen] — Tutorials on YouTube ===
 
=== [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 ===
 
=== [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 widths="200" heights="125">
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|'''3D-printed spindle hub adapter<br>by Trevor Banks'''
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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|'''3D-printed 2" spindle hub<br>by Trevor Banks'''
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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|'''Cake Toppers, 3D printed & painted<br>by Ben S.'''
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File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|'''Cake Toppers<br>3D printed & painted<br> <i>by Ben S.</i>'''
 
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</gallery>
  
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==Related Pages ==
 
==Related Pages ==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
 
:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
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:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
  
 
:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
 
==Hand-Curated Links ==
 
==Hand-Curated Links ==
Links to member-recommended external sites:
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'''Links to files and models:'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery]'''
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:'''[https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]'''
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:'''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]'''
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:'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
:'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]'''
 
:'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/learn#RVT Autodesk Revit]''' — on-demand learning
 
:'''[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
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com:443/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery], [https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''', '''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''', or '''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]''' files and models
 
  
Alternatives to Fusion:
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'''Alternatives to Fusion:'''
 
:'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Autodesk Tinkercad]''' — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
 
:'''[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/en SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling
 
:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
 
:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
 
:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
 
:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
:'''SOLIDWORKS'''
 
 
 
:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
 
:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
  

Latest revision as of 15:47, 3 December 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.

 


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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):

FAQ for Fusion Content Storage Standard
What is parametric modeling software?
Self-paced learning for Fusion
Get Started in Fusion
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
Connect with Autodesk on social media
Autodesk products

Links to other external sites:

Lars Christensen — Tutorials on YouTube

Generative Design — Make magazine

Member Showcase

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:

Mach4 Tips
VCarve Tips
Blender Tips
STL File Format Tips
USDZ File Format Tips
  CNC Router Table   - make a reservation
  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  
  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  
  Computers — Windows  

Hand-Curated Links

Links to files and models:

Autodesk Online Gallery
Cults 3D
GrabCAD
Thingiverse

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.