Autodesk Fusion Tips
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 360 is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM. At Pikes Peak Makerspace members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines. The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.
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 Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Links to other sites (external links):
- Lars Christensen -- Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
- Autodesk Fusion 360 -- on YouTube
Tips
- Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
For Additional Help
Use the PPM Slack channel:
- #fusion-360
Member Showcase
3D-printed
spindle hub adapter
by Trevor Banks
3D-printed
2" spindle hub
by Trevor Banks
Cake Toppers,
3D printed
by Ben S.
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
- HIDDEN CAD within CAM!
- Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
- The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)
- Product Home Page
Other Fun Stuff
Links to other sites (external links):
- Connect with Autodesk on social media
- The Art of Product Design -- book by Hardi Meybaum, founder of GrabCad
- Download files and models from Autodesk Online Gallery, Cults 3D, GrabCAD, or Thingiverse
- PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
- Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
- Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.