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The first thing we will need to do is select 'Make Closed Mesh' under the modify tab. Next navigate to the Mesh tab at the top of the program. Chances are that your model has much more than that, so we will need to reduce the number of faces. To convert a mesh body into a solid body, Fusion 360 requires fewer than 50,000 facets. This should display a Facet Count among other info. Right click MeshBody1 and click Properties.

In order to assign advanced toolpaths, we first need to convert it from a mesh of faces into a solid body.įirst click the drop down under Bodies to display MeshBody1. This is comprised of thousands and thousands of 'faces' (over 260 thousand for my model).

stl model is first uploaded into Fusion it should look like the Image 1 above. Even better, it is free to download and use for educational and hobby purposes.Click File -> Upload, and navigate to the location of your downloaded model.Ĭlick the Show Data Panel at the very top left of the screen if your model doesn't load automatically. The software we are highlighting today is Autodesk Fusion 360 for use with your CNC, a free Integrated CAD and CAM package, which conveniently lets you design your project and generate the gcode all in one place.

Running G-Code: Taking the exported code from the last step, you run it either by your offline controller, or by CNC controller software on your computer, such as Candle.

Generating Toolpaths: This is done by CAM (Computer Aided Machining) software, which takes the design you created and, via toolpaths, allows you to carve your project from a larger piece of "Stock" material, and export these toolpaths in a form that your CNC can understand, called "G-Code".

Designing a Project: This is done primarily through CAD (Computer Aided Design) or 2D vector based software such as Adobe Illustrator, Aspire or InkScape.

In response to the needs of the community, this guide was made as part of a response to one of the most frequently asked questions by new CNC users: What software do I use, and where do I get it?Īs an open source platform running GRBL, our CNC's can be used by a vast variety of different programs in combination in the following workflow: