Fusion 360 machine configuration for Nomad 3

[powerextreme]

Hello,

I am new to CNC. I have a Nomad 3 coming. In Fusion360 you can create a machine configuration. Has anyone created one for the Nomad 3? Or where do I get the information on the Nomad 3 to complete the machine configuration?

Cordially,

PE

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

This has been discussed previously:

Fusion 360 Machine Selection Nomad 883

Hi Wayne, Welcome to team Nomad! I realize that I do not specify the machine at all (seems like 3 axis is default), but I believe I have set it as a generic 3-axis machine previously. When you specify the post-processor to post your Gcode you want to choose the Carbide 3D (grbl) post processor, see below: [Postprocessor]

There is supposed to be a list of machine descriptions at:

and there was one done for an XL which might work as a starting point:

Fusion 360 Machine Configuration for Shapeoko 3 XL

I am posting here my machine configuration in Fusion 360 for Shapeoko 3 XL as well as screenshots. Can other F360 users please comment and make suggestions - I will repost based on input - I was searching for this online and could not find it. To import the file - go to Manufacture -> Setup -> (click on Mchine select) On the left pane of the machine library, select My Machines (local), click the “+” to add and then click Load to load the file: [image] Here are my settings (taken from the GR…

and there’s a video on them:

Fusion 360: Assembly Joints and Limits on the Shapeoko 3

[powerextreme]

WillAdams,
Thanks, I saw that but it was for the Shapeoko 3, not the Nomad. Would the setting essentially be the same?

[Julien]

@powerextreme

Would the setting essentially be the same?

No, a Nomad configuration would be different (if only because of the different travel dimensions).

Honestly, no one has reported a tremendous added value to creating machine models/configuration in F360 yet, some of us played with it a bit, it’s fun for 5 minutes, but useful, not so much.

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

The concept of the setting should be the same — my understanding is that watching the video would allow one to learn how to set up any machine, but as @Julien noted, the benefits are limited.