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Post by VGCustomShop on Jun 29, 2017 11:47:05 GMT
Only had Fusion 360 CAD/CAM for a few days - but was able to make a pretty below average 3D model out of a drawing (see pics). The edges aren't straight - and the dimensions off. That said - what seemed impossible before - now just seems like a matter of practice and continued study. It's really a a big deal that Auto Desk will let people use Fusion 360 for free - it can do many things very well. Has anyone used the CAM part of the Fusion 360? How does it do? Onward!   |
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jun 29, 2017 16:53:01 GMT
That's impressive work for someone who just started in Fusion a couple days ago! Almost everyone who models in Fusion 360 uses their CAM portion. It's going to seem confusing at first, especially to someone who has not programmed a CNC machine before, but it's going to click for you just like it did with the CAD. YouTube has a ton of good videos on Fusion CAM.
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Post by aforww on Jun 29, 2017 22:53:29 GMT
I use Fusion exclusively and love it. Good work on your model! You'll find it gets frustrating at times but stick to it. As you work through those annoyances it really starts to build.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jul 15, 2017 23:28:07 GMT
I used it, but I didn't personally find it as intuitive as other programs. Some people really love it though.
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Post by VGCustomShop on Jul 27, 2017 0:00:46 GMT
Question: Is it possible to use a nice 64 bit quad core PC with a big screen for designing projects, and then saving a file that can be uploaded to a 32 bit lap top for running the machine? Or do you have to do everything on the same computer?
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jul 27, 2017 3:32:56 GMT
A lot of guys do what you are describing. You can definitely do that.
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Post by VGCustomShop on Jul 27, 2017 6:59:11 GMT
A lot of guys do what you are describing. You can definitely do that. Thanks Derek - so let's say I have Fusion 360 Cad/Cam on the PC - what do I need to have on the laptop software wise? The Arduino IDE? Universal G-code sender? |
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Post by VGCustomShop on Jul 27, 2017 11:48:06 GMT
Only had Fusion 360 CAD/CAM for a few days - but was able to make a pretty below average 3D model out of a drawing (see pics). The edges aren't straight - and the dimensions off. That said - what seemed impossible before - now just seems like a matter of practice and continued study. It's really a a big deal that Auto Desk will let people use Fusion 360 for free - it can do many things very well. Has anyone used the CAM part of the Fusion 360? How does it do? Onward! (click photo to enlarge)added another from a practice lesson for my wife - cookie cutter. Further progress with Fusion - although there is no reason to render anything - they do look cool. Feel I'm familiar enough with the program to try my hand as some serious - but simple - guitar designs - since the Carve King will be here next week . Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by aforww on Jul 27, 2017 17:14:08 GMT
A lot of guys do what you are describing. You can definitely do that. Thanks Derek - so let's say I have Fusion 360 Cad/Cam on the PC - what do I need to have on the laptop software wise? The Arduino IDE? Universal G-code sender? Just gotta have UGS and it's a done deal. I design on my big laptop then do all my machine control via a netbook. I save all my stuff to the cloud via Dropbox so I can access it from either computer. Sometimes I'll take the big laptop out do a cut, turn to the big laptop make a change hit save and takes it about ten seconds to update in drop box. |
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Post by VGCustomShop on Jul 28, 2017 0:37:57 GMT
I used it, but I didn't personally find it as intuitive as other programs. Some people really love it though. Which programs do you find more, "intuitive"? |
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Post by breslinmr on Jul 28, 2017 1:18:22 GMT
Personally I got my hands on aspire and think it brilliant but it is expensive if your paying full price
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Post by VGCustomShop on Jul 28, 2017 5:02:53 GMT
Personally I got my hands on aspire and think it brilliant but it is expensive if your paying full price Is Aspire both CAD and CAM? |
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Post by breslinmr on Jul 28, 2017 5:15:33 GMT
Personally I got my hands on aspire and think it brilliant but it is expensive if your paying full price Is Aspire both CAD and CAM? To be truthful im only a newbie at this CNC stuff and my head is spinning lol Ill attach the link for aspire and you can look for yourself as im not sure of the difference but what i can tell you this is a brilliant design software , for me being new its mind blowing www.vectric.com/products/aspire_V85.html and is very expensive but i got it for a bargain off a friend  hope this helps |
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Post by VGCustomShop on Jul 28, 2017 11:41:21 GMT
Checked it out - it is easy to navigate - but completely out of my price range. Also don't see that it has anything over Fusion - then again - I still have a lot go learn about CNC.
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Post by aforww on Jul 29, 2017 2:29:01 GMT
Aspire is more user friendly than Fusion. However, for the price I'll stick with the steep learning curve of Fusion. I've noticed now that I purchased ArtCam, it's not as feature packed as fusion either. Again, more user friendly but I don't like it for anything other than converting depth maps and grayscale 3D images. Don't think those are worth $180 a year lol.
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hope this helps