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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. | '''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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The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups. | The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups. | ||
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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://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-90FD5419-A8AF-4A7C-AB1E-75D027077709 '''How to insert McMaster-Carr components'''] | :[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-90FD5419-A8AF-4A7C-AB1E-75D027077709 '''How to insert McMaster-Carr components'''] | ||
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A263543-7C2E-42F5-B2C0-C387B3075C97 Create an animation]''' | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A263543-7C2E-42F5-B2C0-C387B3075C97 Create an animation]''' | ||
| − | :[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media '''Connect with Autodesk on social media'''] '''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]''' | + | :[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media '''Connect with Autodesk on social media'''] |
| + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]''' | ||
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page]''' | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page]''' | ||
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:'''[[Mach 4 Tips]]''' | :'''[[Mach 4 Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | :'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | ||
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==Curated Links== | ==Curated Links== | ||
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube | ||
:'''[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 | :'''[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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:[https://www.instructables.com/ '''AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES'''] | :[https://www.instructables.com/ '''AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES'''] | ||
: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]''' | :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]''' | ||
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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 | ||
Revision as of 20:34, 6 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):
- 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 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
- Connect with Autodesk on social media
- Autodesk products
- Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page
Member Showcase
3D-printed
spindle hub adapter
by Trevor Banks
3D-printed
2" spindle hub
by Trevor Banks
Cake Toppers,
3D printed & painted
by Ben S.
- 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:
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended 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
- AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES
- 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.