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'''Autodesk Fusion 360''' ("Fusion") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM.
'''Autodesk Fusion''' (formerly "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&nbsp;machines.<br>
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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):
=== '''Links to external sites (youtube.com)''' ===
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]'''
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion'''] (1.7K videos)
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
:[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] (YouTube short0
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]'''
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]''' (18:48 mins)
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion 360''']
:[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/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA '''Lars Christensen''']
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]'''


== Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed ==
==External Training==
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']


Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):
=== Links to Autodesk.com ===
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion 360]'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/FAQ-for-Fusion-Content-Storage-Standard.html FAQ for Fusion Content Storage Standard]'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Training-Learning-resources-for-Fusion-360.html Training/Learning resources for Fusion 360]'''
 
:'''[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]'''
 
:'''[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]'''
 
:'''[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://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-90FD5419-A8AF-4A7C-AB1E-75D027077709 '''How to insert McMaster-Carr components''']
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page]'''
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A263543-7C2E-42F5-B2C0-C387B3075C97 Create an animation]'''
 
:'''[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]'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page]'''
==For Additional Help==
:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
:'''[[How To Slack#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&nbsp;community.


== Member Showcase==
==Member Showcase==
<gallery>
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|<center>3D-printed<br>spindle hub adapter<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
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|<center>3D-printed<br>2" spindle hub<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
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|<center> Cake Toppers,<br>3D printed & painted<br>by Ben S.</center>  
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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==Hand-Curated Links ==
=== Links to files and models ===
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery]'''


==Related Pages==
:'''[https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]'''
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:


:'''[[Mach 4 Tips]]'''
:'''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]'''
 
:'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
 
:'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]'''
 
== Alternatives to Fusion ==
:'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Autodesk Tinkercad]''' — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
 
:'''[https://discover.solidworks.com/solidworks-makers SOLIDWORKS for Makers]''' —  full-functionality 3D CAD tools for personal use
 
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
 
:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
 
:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
 
:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
 
==Additional Help==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages'''
 
:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]'''
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
:[[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>]]
:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


==Curated Links==
:[[3D Printing — Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
Links to member-recommended external sites:


===[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]===
Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360


===[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]===
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.


==Other Fun Stuff==
Links to external sites:
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube
:'''[https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/how-to-use-ai-to-build-optimized-models-in-fusion-360-generative-design/ Fusion 360 generative design]''' — Make magazine
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA '''Lars Christensen'''] — Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
:[https://pikp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/PPLD/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fERC_233_3899$002f0$002f233_3899:OVERDRIVE:70c0964a-adc3-49b7-a6ad-c6344489f749/one?qu=%22The+Art+of+Product+Design%22&te=ERC_ST_PPLD '''The Art of Product Design'''] — book by Hardi Meybaum, founder of GrabCad
:Download files and models from '''[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]'''
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Revision as of 12:31, 9 April 2025

Autodesk Fusion (formerly "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 (YouTube short0
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)
Lars Christensen
Making for Motorsport

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

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
AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES

Alternatives to Fusion

Autodesk Tinkercad — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
SOLIDWORKS for Makers — full-functionality 3D CAD tools for personal use
Onshape — Cloud-native CAD
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

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.