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:'''[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
 
:'''[https://www.solidworks.com/product/all-products SOLIDWORKS]''' — Product page
:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling software
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:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling
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:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
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:'''[https://librecad.org/ LibreCAD]''' — Open Source 2D-CAD
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:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
 
== For Additional Help ==
 
== For Additional Help ==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360

Revision as of 17:27, 4 January 2024

Autodesk Fusion 360 ("Fusion") 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.



Tips

  • Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).

Links to external sites (youtube.com):

Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)
HIDDEN CAD within CAM!
Autodesk Fusion 360

Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed

PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):

Self-paced learning for Fusion 360
Training/Learning resources for Fusion 360
15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands
How to insert McMaster-Carr components
Create an animation
Autodesk products
Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page

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:

Mach 4 Tips
Blender Tips
  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  
  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  
  CNC Router Table  
  Computers  

Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Connect with Autodesk on social media

AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES

Other Fun Stuff

Links to external sites:

Making for Motorsport — on YouTube
Fusion 360 generative design — Make magazine
Lars Christensen — Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
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

Alternatives to Fusion 360:

Onshape — Cloud-native CAD
SOLIDWORKS — Product page
SketchUp 3D design software — 3D modeling
FreeCAD — Parametric 3D CAD
LibreCAD — Open Source 2D-CAD
OpenSCAD — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller

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.
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 if you notice something 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.