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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
'''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.
 
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Autodesk Fusion 360 software package for doing CAD, electrical drawings, and CAM to create output suitable to the 3D printers and CNC machines at Pikes&nbsp;Peak&nbsp;Makerspace.
==Tips==
*Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
 
=== '''Links to external sites (youtube.com)''' ===
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion'''] (1.7K videos)
:[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] (YouTube short0
:'''[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=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/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]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
 
==Member Showcase==
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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> <i>by Trevor Banks</i>'''
File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|'''Cake Toppers<br>3D printed & painted<br> <i>by Ben S.</i>'''
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==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]'''
 
:'''[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]]'''
 
:'''[[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>]]


Autodesk Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.
:[[3D Printing — Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==Classes and Training==
===Classes===
:Intro to Fusion 360 manufacturing ( making CNC Gcode) is offered every second Thursday.
:If this time or date does not work with your schedule, please contact us
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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== See Also==
Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
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==Other Fun Stuff==
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.


===[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA Lars Christensen]===
:(Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube)
===[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]===
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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.

 

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