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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.
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'''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&nbsp;machines.<br>
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The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying&nbsp;startups.
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At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC&nbsp;machines.
 
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==Tips==
 
==Tips==
 
*Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
 
*Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
 
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'''Links to external sites (youtube.com):'''
Links to external sites (youtube.com):
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:[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]'''
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]'''
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]'''
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion 360''']
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion''']
  
== Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed ==
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==Classes==
PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):
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==Training==
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion 360]'''
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'''Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Training-Learning-resources-for-Fusion-360.html Training/Learning resources for Fusion 360]'''
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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?]'''
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion]'''
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-1C665B4D-7BF7-4FDF-98B0-AA7EE12B5AC2 Get Started in Fusion]'''
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:'''[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]'''
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-90FD5419-A8AF-4A7C-AB1E-75D027077709 How to insert McMaster-Carr components]'''
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A263543-7C2E-42F5-B2C0-C387B3075C97 Create an animation]'''
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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/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''']
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:'''[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]'''
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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]'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page]'''
 
  
== Member Showcase==
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'''Links to other external sites:'''
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=== [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA Lars Christensen] — Tutorials on YouTube ===
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>
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=== [https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/how-to-use-ai-to-build-optimized-models-in-fusion-360-generative-design/ Generative Design] — Make magazine ===
File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|<center>3D-printed<br>2" spindle hub<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
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File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|<center> Cake Toppers,<br>3D printed & painted<br>by Ben S.</center>  
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==Member Showcase==
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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>'''
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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>'''
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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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==Related Pages ==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
==Related Pages==
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:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
  
:'''[[Mach 4 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]'''
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
 
  
 
:[[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>]]
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:[[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>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
  
==Curated Links==
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
  
===[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]===
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==Hand-Curated Links ==
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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]'''
  
===[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]===
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/learn#RVT Autodesk Revit]''' — on-demand learning
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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:'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Autodesk Tinkercad]''' — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube
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:'''[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
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:'''SOLIDWORKS CAD'''
:[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]'''
 
'''Alternatives to Fusion 360:'''
 
 
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
 
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
:'''[https://www.solidworks.com/product/all-products SOLIDWORKS]''' — Product page
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:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/en SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling
:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling
 
 
:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
 
:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
:'''[https://librecad.org/ LibreCAD]''' — Open Source 2D-CAD
 
 
:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
 
:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
== For Additional Help ==
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:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
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==For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
:'''[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|List of all PPM Slack channels]]'''
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:'''[[How To Slack#PPM 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.
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: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.
 
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Latest revision as of 23:50, 22 November 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.

 


burst of white rays on orange background

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.