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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.
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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.
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The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.
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At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines.
 
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'''Autodesk Fusion 360''' is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and&nbsp;CAM. At&nbsp;Pikes&nbsp;Peak&nbsp;Makerspace members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC&nbsp;machines.
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Autodesk Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying&nbsp;startups.
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[[File:Burst.png|alt=Welcome banner|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]
==Classes and Training==
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===Classes===
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==Tips==
:"Intro to Fusion 360 manufacturing ( making CNC Gcode)" is offered every second&nbsp;Thursday.
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*Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
:If this time or date does not work with your schedule, please contact us.
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'''Links to external sites (youtube.com):'''
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File''']
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]'''
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]'''
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion''']
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==Classes==
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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==Training==
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'''Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):'''
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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]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-modeling-commands-shortcuts/ 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page]'''
  
===Training===
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA '''Lars Christensen'''] -- Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion 360'''] -- on YouTube
 
  
==Tips==
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'''Links to other external sites:'''
:Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
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=== [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA Lars Christensen] — Tutorials 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/ Generative Design] — Make magazine ===
  
=== For Additional Help ===
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
 
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==Member Showcase==
 
==Member Showcase==
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<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>
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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>'''
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: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<br>by Ben S.</center>
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File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|'''Cake Toppers<br>3D printed & painted<br> <i>by Ben S.</i>'''
 
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==See Also==
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==Related Pages ==
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[CNC]]'''
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:'''[[Computers]]'''
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:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]'''
==Curated Links==
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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]]'''
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:[[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>]]
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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]'''
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==Hand-Curated Links ==
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'''Links to files and models:'''
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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.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]''' -- NYC CNC on YouTube
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
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:'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]'''
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360 Product Home Page]'''
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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
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'''Alternatives to Fusion:'''
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:'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Autodesk Tinkercad]''' — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
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:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
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:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/en SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling
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:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
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:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
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:'''SOLIDWORKS'''
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
Links to other sites (external links):
 
:[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media '''Connect with Autodesk on social media''']
 
:[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://gallery.autodesk.com/ Autodesk Online Gallery], [https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''', '''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''', or '''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
 
  
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==For Additional Help==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
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:'''[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|List of all PPM Slack channels]]'''
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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 17:16, 15 October 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.

 


Welcome banner

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
  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  
  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  
  CNC Router Table   - make a reservation
  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"
Onshape — Cloud-native CAD
SketchUp 3D design software — 3D modeling
FreeCAD — Parametric 3D CAD
OpenSCAD — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
SOLIDWORKS
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.