This 3-part introduction to Fusion360 is geared towards anyone looking to build projects using 3d computer aided drawing, and no prior CAD experience is necessary. We’ll start by walking through the Fusion360 interface and learning to create 2-D sketches. Then we will learn to create 3d solid models from 2-D sketches. Days 2 and 3 will be project-based with step-by-step instruction on creating 3D models of a keychain and of a mug. The goal of this class is to build confidence for starting your own Fusion360 projects by learning fundamentals and walking through some work-flows.

1. User Interface
2. Sketching
   1. Sketch commands
   2. Sketch modifiers
   3. Sketch colors
3. step-by-step follow along

1. Importing external files
2. Creating and using construction planes
3. Step-by-step 3D modeling follow-along
   1. solid commands (primarily extrude)
   2. solid modifiers (primarily fillet and chamfer)
   3. modifier operations
4. introduce timeline concepts

1. Lightburn Setup
   1. - Create your folder on the NAS
   2. - Launch Lightburn
2. Lightburn Working Environment
   1. -Panning/Scrolling
   2. - 1300×900 work palette.
   3. -Preview Window
   4. - Adding menus
3. Layers
   1. -Types of action (line/fill/light+fill/image
   2. -Line Menu Options
   3. -Fill Menu Options
   4. -Line/Fill Menu Options
   5. -Image Options
4. Cut Options
   1. -Origin Settings
   2. - Cut Optimizations
   3. - Cut Selection
5. File Techniques
   1. -Importing an SVG
   2. -Ungrouping and rotation
   3. -Adding Tabs
   4. -Shape Properties
   5. -Using Art Library
6. Introduction to the Ruida Controller
   1. -Changing the Z axis
   2. -Autofocus
   3. -Setting origin and framing your work.
   4. -Loading file
   5. -Executing Cut
7. Test Cut at the Laser

How To Use Big Laser
Lightburn Class Notes
How to Configure Inkscape for laser cutting