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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, software, 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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'''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.
  
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At Pikes Peak Makerspace members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines.
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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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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://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File''']
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]'''
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]'''
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]'''
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]'''
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion''']
  
 
==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
 
==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
 
Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):
 
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion 360]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/parametric-modeling What is parametric modeling software?]'''
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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 360]'''
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion]'''
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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]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-modeling-commands-shortcuts/ 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-modeling-commands-shortcuts/ 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands]'''
 
:[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]'''
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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/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page]'''
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Links to other external sites:
  
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion 360'''] — on YouTube
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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
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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#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.
 
  
 
==Member Showcase==
 
==Member Showcase==
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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>by Trevor Banks'''
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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>by Trevor Banks'''
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File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|<center> Cake Toppers,<br>3D printed & painted<br>by Ben S.</center> 
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File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|'''Cake Toppers, 3D printed & painted<br>by Ben S.''' 
 
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==Related Pages ==
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==Related Pages==
 
 
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
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:'''[[Mach 4 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
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:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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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>]]
 
:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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==Curated Links==
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==Hand-Curated Links ==
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
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:[https://www.instructables.com/ '''AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES''']
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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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:'''[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]''' files and models
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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'''
  
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===[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]===
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==For Additional Help==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
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===[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]===
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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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==Other Fun Stuff==
 
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Links to external sites:
 
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — 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/ Fusion 360 generative design]''' — Make magazine
 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA '''Lars Christensen'''] — Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
 
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:[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
 
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: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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Revision as of 21:20, 19 April 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.

 


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

Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):

What is parametric modeling software?
Self-paced learning for Fusion
Training/Learning resources for Fusion
15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands
How to insert McMaster-Carr components
Create an animation
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

  • 3D printed spindle hub adapter

    3D-printed spindle hub adapter
    by Trevor Banks

  • 3D printed spindle hub

    3D-printed 2" spindle hub
    by Trevor Banks

  • Cake Toppers

    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:

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.
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.


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