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Available under an annual license w/ pricing ranging from zero to $300 to $1200 annually.[18] Fusion 360 | 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, & PCB Cloud-Based Software | Autodesk Knowledgebase article on activating startup or educational licensing[19]
CAM tutorial[20]
There is now a Carbide3D post-processor: Fusion 360 Help [21] Notes on post-processor for associated CAM: Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable https://forums.autodesk.com/autodesk/attachments/autodesk/2070/3456/1/carbide3d.cps [22]
Fusion 360 Help [23]
Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM Post-processor for ShapeOKO – Restricted Ayerspace [24]
shapeoko post processor.zip[25]
GitHub - Strooom/GRBL-Post-Processor: Post Processor for Autodesk Fusion360, delivering GCODE output optimized for GRBL compatible CNC or Lathe [26] — free / opensource / documented Post-Processor which translates RPM values into dial-settings for Dewalt and Makita trim routers, and will alert you and recommend solutions for some errors in a design. Modified version: C3D-SO3-DEWALT.cps.zip[27]
Post Library for Autodesk Fusion 360 | Autodesk Fusion 360 [28]
Note that some users have found it necessary to increase the precision for metric files so as to avoid Invalid Gcode Error 33: GRBL ERROR: Invalid gcode ID:33 - #10 by jeff5280 with Carbide Motion 4 and Grbl 1.1, there is a setting which may need to be changed to avoid a similar error: Fusion 360 and GRBL errors - #9 by patofoto
Free license available to hobbyists and startups making less than $100,000 annually (must be renewed each year, details: Autodesk - Legal Notices & Trademarks - Autodesk Web Services Entitlements ): How to register for a start-up, personal, or student license for Fusion
Engrave/V-carving added as a feature.[29][30]
Adding tabs when cutting 2D feature: Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable
Job setup
Step and repeat is termed a “Pattern”.[31]
Notes on scaling of SVG files: How To Fusion 360: Simple Wine Rack - #9 by markmoran
Discussion of limitations: Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable
Has problems when model is defined in Imperial and CAM is done in metric.[32] Metric should be used to avoid Grbl Invald G-code #33 error.[33]
Criticism on Reddit: Reddit - Dive into anything
FEA and interference analysis (complex FEA can be performed via AutoDesk’s servers for an additional cost). Uses a joint based system to limit degrees of freedom and a top down (as opposed to bottom up) assembly system.[34]
Cribbage board: Fusion
Useful plugins [35][36]:
https://github.com/hanskellner/Fusion360Image2Surface46 — Fusion360 plugin for converting an image (height map) to a surface. Has a neat example with a penny.
https://github.com/hanskellner/Fusion360SoftJaws22 — Creates soft jaws automatically.
GitHub - tapnair/NESTER: Simple script to lay parts out flat in Fusion 360 — Flattens a 3D design specifically for use with a CNC router…
GitHub - CrypticRage/BossJoints: This is an addon for Autodesk Fusion 360 that assists in drawing different types of joint geometry. — for CNC joints
GitHub - benbreen/Cycloidal: Cycloidal Gear Generator for Fusion 360 — for generating gears and pinions.
GitHub - visualapproach/WeirdGears: Fusion 360 python Add in to make non circular planet gears — non-round gears
Tutorials:
https://www.7thdensity.com/single-post/2017/04/19/Two-sided-machining-with-Fusion-360 [37]