Learning 3 axis CAM can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? Thankfully, Fusion 360 is the perfect choice for people new to 3 axis CNC machining. Fusion 360 makes CAM easy to learn, whether you are a designer looking to start making your own prototypes or you just got your first job at a machine … Read more
The head(amame)’s are headphones you can 3D Print yourself! But… should you? head(amame) files and kit – https://shop.vectorfinesse.com/ Related subreddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/VectorFinesse/ Build and slicing videos – https://www.youtube.com/c/vectorfinesse/videos Ott – Rogue Bagel – https://youtu.be/OnLhzs7d0E8 Purple Lines – https://soundcloud.com/angus-deveson/purple-lines Support Maker’s Muse on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makersmuse?ty=h 50 3D Printing Tips and Tricks – https://gumroad.com/l/QWAh 3D Printing Essentials … Read more
Thanks to Siraya Tech for sponsoring this video! Check out their resins on Amazon http://go.toms3d.org/SirayaBlu or from Siraya Tech directly at https://siraya.tech/collections/all Resin printers are all pretty good these days, so they can work on getting the setups polished and ironing out oversights from previous generations. But they made their plans without considering the interests … Read more
Fusion 360 users can now machine all steep areas of components, including any undercuts, using a Steep and Shallow toolpath in a 5 axis configuration. This improvement, paired with the multi-axis functionality already available within this strategy, will save programming time, as parts can be finished with fewer toolpaths, while also avoiding potentially costly collisions. … Read more
Fusion 360 users can now machine all steep areas of their components, including any undercuts, using a Steep and Shallow toolpath in a 3 axis configuration. This can be done using tools capable of cutting upper profiles: lollipop, disc or dovetail cutters. Don’t forget to check out our new podcast! – “The New Possible” is … Read more
Minimum and maximum diameter ranges have been added to 2D bore, circular and thread, which means that your 2D hole and boss selection workflow has just been automated. Learn how pre-existing features which aid automation make this feature even more powerful than originally thought. Don’t forget to check out our new podcast! – “The New … Read more
The Automatic Collision Avoidance functionality has now been extended to 4-axis Rotary toolpaths within Fusion 360. Now you can program your parts in 4-axis more confidently, avoiding any potentially costly collisions on your machine tool. Don’t forget to check out our new podcast! – “The New Possible” is a podcast that sheds light on the … Read more
This month’s project is a REAL Box Turtle (so sorry for the pun – ummm, not really)! I figured, why not make a “box turtle” instead of just a regular box? I made some sketches of a “cute” turtle caricature and created a functional “dad joke” project! Fun to make, this unique novelty item is … Read more
Welcome to the What’s New video for August 2021! As always, we’ve got some great new features for design workflows including performance enhancements. We have improved your 3D Modeling and PCB design experience by providing the option to use the same grid for both workspaces. You are now able to export your circuit board design … Read more
Welcome to the What’s New video for August 2021! As always, we’ve got some great new features for design workflows including performance enhancements as well as a new simulation tool for plastic parts. If you’re familiar with Autodesk MoldFlow, then you’ll feel right at home with the new Fusion Injection Molding Simulation. Don’t forget to … Read more
This month in Fusion 360 manufacturing: New operation type, rest machining between setups in turning, undercuts in 3 and 5 axis milling, collision avoidance in rotary, and more!! Don’t forget to check out our new podcast! – “The New Possible” is a podcast that sheds light on the future of making things – from ventilators … Read more
Companies are under pressure to bring new levels of innovative products to market in less time. In this webinar, Autodesk and Fast Radius will help you learn how to explore unlimited ideas and optimize designs for specific materials and manufacturing techniques using generative design. Learn how we can support you with design and manufacturing services … Read more
A recent study discovered that Cockatoos were learning how to open rubbish bins through social interaction with others, and this behavior was spreading. I wanted to test this for myself with a range of experiments! The results continue to amaze me. Resources: Bin Puzzle – https://www.makersmuse.com/parrot-bin-puzzle Innovation and geographic spread of a complex foraging culture … Read more
Basic thermal protection is a feature that has been available in the standard 3D printer firmwares for a long time and it does a great job of protecting its heater elements when the temperature readings stop making sense. But as it turns out, some manufacturers don’t bother to test that they are actually working. So … Read more
Can’t afford a Boston Dynamics SPOT or Xiaomi CyberDog? Then the XGO-Mini might be worth a look. Kickstarter Campaign – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xgorobot/xgo-mini-an-advanced-quadruped-robot-with-ai-modules Support Maker’s Muse on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makersmuse?ty=h 50 3D Printing Tips and Tricks – https://gumroad.com/l/QWAh 3D Printing Essentials – https://www.amazon.com/shop/makersmuse Powered by WPeMatico
In this video we’ll tear down the off-road robot drivetrain to see if the gears survived… and if they did, break them! Watch how it performed on the obstacle course – https://youtu.be/rrWtlkrNlgw TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Initial Teardown: 1:28 Destructive Testing: 6:38 Secondary Teardown: 7:23 Findings and Thoughts: 12:22 Support Maker’s Muse on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makersmuse?ty=h 50 … Read more
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/thomassanladerer02211 The Flashforge Voxelab Aquila is yet another Ender-3 clone – in this case, a near carbon copy of the Ender-3 v2. It copied all of its flaws and yet added new ones – so the question is, … Read more
Fusion 360 is an integrated 3D CAD, CAM, CAE & PCB software for designers, engineers, machinists, fabricators, inventors and doers. You can control your data, drive your machines, simulate your outcomes, electrify your designs, and fabricate your visions. One product, unlimited possibilities. This is Fusion 360. Don’t forget to check out our new podcast! – … Read more
In this LiveStream, Jason will show you tips and tricks that will help you design for 3D printing. If you struggle to get good quality 3D prints, your design itself could be part of the problem. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is critical to getting good results out of any manufacturing process, including 3D printing. If … Read more
Do you struggle to convert mesh files to solid bodies? Do you wish you could easily modify STL, OBJ or even 3MF files? Do you wish you could easily repair meshes or even hollow them for 3D printing? Autodesk recently launched a first of its kind PARAMETRIC mesh workspace for Fusion 360. It is mesh … Read more
In this video, Beki and Todd will be talking about their favorite features that we have added into v11 of our software! They’ll talk through the benefits of each feature in a little detail with software examples. To try out version 11 why not download the FREE trial version of our software: https://www.vectric.com/free-trial The features … Read more
How do you test a new remote control robot platform during lockdown? By building an obstacle course from junk, of course! It was a lot of fun, with some surprising results :) Brushless Drive System – https://www.owobotics.com/product/opbox-mkiv Eachine EAT06 (affiliate link) – https://au.banggood.com/custlink/mDKdBRjNAq Disclosure: owobotics kindly provided the gearmotors for this project free of charge … Read more
Tim is back with another fun project, this time he uses a few of the new features in V11 to make a multi-material project full of cheesy goodness… well sort of. Fun for the whole family and a great way to learn a new workflow in Vecric’s software. So let Tim get you inspired to … Read more
In this tutorial we are going to take a reference image and layout pieces of clipart which are available with the software to create a golf award. We will show you how to manipulate the pieces of clipart to give you a nice layout using different techniques and ultimately we will take your layout and … Read more
