Fusion 360

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Fusion 360 is a 3D Computer Assisted Design program created by Autodesk. It can be used to easily create 3D models for printing. It’s well suited for creating geometric designs for mechanical or industrial applications.

Resources for Part I

An asset containing a blank disc can be found here and can be used a reference while going through the instructions below.

The Github guide for Part I is here

Agenda (Part I)

The goal of this workshop is to create a personalized disc and corresponding connection piece that can be chained together.

  • Opening Fusion 360
  • Create a Circle
  • Extrude the Disc
  • Modify Disc Edge
  • Bisecting the Disc
  • Adding Holes
  • Adding Text
  • Contructing the Connector
  • Exporting the Model

Agenda (Part I)

The goal of this workshop is to create a gear and box system by which a flagpole-like stick can be lowered and raised.

  • Opening Fusion 360
  • Creating a Gear
  • Cut a Hole
  • Create the Turn Shaft
  • Make the Box Base
  • Cut a Hole
  • Make the Flagpole