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'''Autodesk Fusion | '''Autodesk Fusion''' (formerly "Fusion 360") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM. | ||
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines.<br> | The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups. | ||
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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/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion'''] (1.7K videos) | ||
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]''' | :[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] (YouTube short0 | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)'''] | :'''[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=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]''' | :[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)'''] (23:39 mins) | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/ | :'''[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]''' | |||
==External Training== | |||
=== Links to Autodesk.com === | |||
:'''[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/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/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:// | :'''[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/products Autodesk products]''' | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]''' | ||
== 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> | ||
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}} | {{Template:Showcase_blurb}} | ||
==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]''' | ||
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: | :'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]''' | ||
:'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]''' | |||
===[https://www. | == 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.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD | ||
:'''[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 | ||
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: | :'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation | ||
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==Additional Help== | |||
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages''' | |||
:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' | |||
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' | |||
:'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | |||
:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]''' | |||
:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]''' | |||
:[[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 — Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)''' </span>]] | |||
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. | |||
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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.
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
- 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
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
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
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.