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*Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
 
*Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
 
'''Links to external sites (youtube.com):'''
 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion'''] (1.7K videos)
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:[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]''' (18:48 mins)
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]''' (18:48 mins)
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)'''] (23:39 mins)
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)'''] (23:39 mins)
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]''' (22:32 mins)
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]''' (22:32 mins)
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion'''] (1.7K videos)
 
  
 
==External Training==
 
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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 Autodesk products]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA '''Lars Christensen'''] — Tutorials on YouTube
'''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==
 
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:'''[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"
  
:'''SOLIDWORKS CAD'''
 
 
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
 
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
  
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:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
 
:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 30 March 2025

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):

Autodesk Fusion (1.7K videos)
How to Make an Augmented Reality File
Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques (18:48 mins)
The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips) (23:39 mins)
HIDDEN CAD within CAM! (22:32 mins)

External Training

Links to 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
Lars Christensen — Tutorials on YouTube

Member Showcase

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.

Hand-Curated Links

Links to files and models:

Autodesk Online Gallery
Cults 3D
GrabCAD
Thingiverse

Links to member-recommended external sites:

AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES
Making for Motorsport — on YouTube

Alternatives to Fusion:

Autodesk Tinkercad — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
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
SOLIDWORKS CAD

Additional Help

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)  

Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360

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.