- A cloud enabled collaboration platform that enables designers to instantly share, review project data, manage versions, find where used and share ideas on any device at any time.
- A 3D CAM application with both freeform and solid modelling tools seamlessly integrated into one application.
- A 3D animation and rendering application.
- A CAM application for turning and milling operations.
It is all of those things in one application. It is the next generation, product innovation platform designed to work on Mac, PC and mobile devices.
Is Fusion 360 Free?
The Autodesk legal notices and trademarks defines an entitlement that covers hobbyists.
- Startup: If your entitlement has been designated as “Startup, ” You may use the service if You are (a) a company, startup, or home-based business that generates less than $100,000 (or equivalent in other currency) per year from the total sale of goods or services, or (b) an individual using the service for personal non-commercial projects, hobbies, or personal learning.
- The free Start-Up/ Enthusiast licenses allow you to access Fusion 360 with a yearly subscription after the trial period has ended. You can use this license if you are a small business making less than $100,000 per year (or equivalent), or if you're a hobbyist using Fusion 360 for non-commercial purposes.
Click here after you install the software to activate Fusion 360 as a Startup.
Installation
See this page for instructions on how to install and configuration Fusion 360 for first use]
Books
*[http://a.co/d/gxK3T1c Fusion 360 for Makers: Design Your Own Digital Models for 3D Printing and CNC Fabrication]
Helpful Additions
*The [http://a.co/d/iPXx6y0 3Dconnection SpaceNavigator 3D Mouse] is a very helpful addition if you plan on being more than a casual user]
*The [http://a.co/d/7GcDaOV 3Dconnection SpaceMouse Wireless Kit] is a step up and gets you a wireless (bluetooth) version of the SpaceNavigator as well as a traditional mouse.
*The [http://a.co/d/54Hcru9 3Dconnection SpaceMouse Pro 3D Mouse] should be considered if you plan on mastering Fusion 360 and use the application on a very regular basis.
*Lar Christensen has a nice [https://youtu.be/LMYEnmEdptc YouTube video] that covers these helpful additions.
YouTube Learning
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA Lars Christensen is very popular on YT] for his videos covering Fusion 360. He moves pretty quick and does assume some basic working knowledge of Fusion.
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/mcwhorpj Paul McWhorter is also on YT] and has a really good series for beginners. He goes much slower and is a really good instructor.
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g Autodesk also has videos on YouTube] that cover beginner, intermediate and advance aspects of Fusion 360.
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQbYGpbdrh-b2ND-AfIybg Angus Deveson is Makers Muse on YT] and is a very popular vlogger in the 3D Printing community. He has some good videos on the use of Fusion 360 in his CAD for Newbies series.
[https://www.youtube.com/user/mcwhorpj YouTube Videos by Paul McWhorter]
*Beginner
**[https://youtu.be/y5tp4QXciK4 Introduction to Fusion 360]
**[https://youtu.be/_qTcZ8ynk4U First 3D Design]
**[https://youtu.be/GTlf_4A1yR0 Understanding Constraints]
**[https://youtu.be/2opIXuDiQdA Understanding the Move tool]
**[https://youtu.be/nlCxEyh11Hk Understanding Parametric Modeling and Design]
**[https://youtu.be/VBJq2uf6Pt0 Sketching on Offset and Orthogonal Planes]
**[https://youtu.be/G7Nmi-Iq3Ls Using the Timeline]
*Intermediate
**[https://youtu.be/07GD23q1zK4 Design 3D Printable Nuts and Bolts]
**[https://youtu.be/SagnKWBtsNI Design Knurled Nut and Bolt for 3D Printer]
**[https://youtu.be/aG-OuRFWEP4 Design Helical Gears for 3D Printing]
**[https://youtu.be/5Rk3cw2LwyM Design Herringbone Gears for 3D Printing]
**[https://youtu.be/ea3d1NqE7-g Design Gear Box with Stacked Gears for 3D Printing]
**[https://youtu.be/_NoACbz-tmo Creating and Using Tools for Complex 3D Shapes]
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA YouTube Videos by Lars Christensen]
*[https://youtu.be/A5bc9c3S12g Tutorial for Beginners Part 1]
*[https://youtu.be/HXRMzJWo0-Q Tutorial for Beginners Part 2]
*[https://youtu.be/zS8dYA_Iluc Tutorial for Beginners Part 3]
*[https://youtu.be/18hBn9Ov7Ug Beginner Tips, Tricks and Shortcut keys]
*[https://youtu.be/HBJMgkzkaas Get a Grip on Components, Bodies & Assemblies]
*[https://youtu.be/l9dcWtefQ7E Understanding Bodies vs. Components]
*[https://youtu.be/pqd_wlz9gpQ How to use Sketch Constraints and Dimensions]
*[https://youtu.be/rh9ZB44ApgM Create a Professional 2D Drawing]
*[https://youtu.be/l7ViMKZPGKk Importing into Fusion]
*How To Model...
**[https://youtu.be/2NzsDcvxLyo a Whistle]
**[https://youtu.be/CB7yK9XJoSA a Lego]
**[https://youtu.be/T6MZCXhFqN4 a Spark Plug]
**[https://youtu.be/sYtMZeqhTB0 a Scewdriver]
**[https://youtu.be/UgAlC7JDkqA a Sprocket]
**[https://youtu.be/zYMf6qncgwc Anything Round]
**[https://youtu.be/B0GwSiaBUJE a Bracket]
**[https://youtu.be/LU8rSD9ooyQ Shop Vac Nozzle]
**[https://youtu.be/0uD9P_Ee1eU Hose Cap]
**[https://youtu.be/PiCJWwoBUOE Tire Tread]
**[https://youtu.be/DpyQMu9xrek a Funnel]
**[https://youtu.be/tqhtGmoQGDg a Key]
**[https://youtu.be/AtE7KvKrjXw a GoPro mount]
**[https://youtu.be/c6q6stwdCvQ a Traffic Cone]
**[https://youtu.be/D0JJ9z7eepg a Magnifying Glass]
**[https://youtu.be/O8iWPta8Wz0 a Phone Stand]
YouTube Videos by Makers Muse (Angus)
YouTube Videos by Others
