–Fusion 360 has added STEP export back to their software. Diversification is needed but for now, they remain the standard for getting started.–
*Guide assembled by the community. Partake in the shenanigans*
All killer, no filler, worn brakes learn to cad with Fusion 360.
Install Fusion 360
How to license it (for free):
We are in the beginning of writing a comprehensive guide but to start with read this guide. Getting Started in Fusion 360.
Below are some existing videos of learning to navigate and use fusion 360.
Watch this:
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Watch this.
Pay attention to the rectangular pattern:
Take a break,
cad some things on your own.
Watch this.
This is a long one, its kinda like a final exam.
Note: CAD along as you watch these videos (IMPORTANT!!!).
Advanced techniques
Topology Optimization
Really Fusion 360? It’s a cloud software where you can’t save your project files locally if you wanted to, and it’s already a busybody about Win7. How do we know it’s not keeping track of filenames as so-called “anonymous metadata”?
Show me some CAD software that’s as good as fusion that has a free license available to everyone?
blender, I can make a list of recommended guides for using the software.
Please do.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgEq0u2MzVgAaHEBt–xLB6U
This playlist has everything that’s generally needed for using blender for 3d printing and then everything else blender can be used for.
where can I find the slicer settings? I watched the “Quick Start” on your YouTube channel but I need the “pew” settings.
In the readme for each package.