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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-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-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]'''
 
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Revision as of 19:52, 8 June 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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


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):

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
Connect with Autodesk on social media
Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page
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  
  Computers — Windows  

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES
Autodesk Revit — on-demand learning
Making for Motorsport — on YouTube
Autodesk Online Gallery, Cults 3D, GrabCAD, or Thingiverse files and models

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

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.