Hey! I'm Teddy, a student ambassador for Autodesk. I've been using Fusion for nearly a decade now, from my early days of tinkering with simple shapes to fully-fledged mechanical models. Since becoming a student ambassador, I've been on the lookout for creators using Fusion, from French Chefs designing croissant-making machines to cosplayers outfitting their costumes to the "luckiest" fishing lures you've ever seen. While I've always used Fusion for its mechanical tools, Fusion equips everybody with the ability to design and make.
I've grown to find Fusion's thriving design and make community particularly fascinating, as users are leveraging Fusion's mechanical prowess for less traditionally technical applications, and the results are incredible. It's not just niche applications like the French Chefs or Fishermen either. There are forums, social media groups, YouTube channels, and meetups full of users sharing their diverse Fusion projects, inspiring others to push the limits of what's possible with the software.
One niche that's really caught my attention since becoming a Student Ambassador is the RC (Remote Control) enthusiast community. Take the story of Youtuber "RedBaronRC," a lifelong RC enthusiast who took a deep dive into Fusion during the COVID-19 lockdown. "Fusion was critical to [my] path of rapid prototyping," RedBaronRC explains while describing how Fusion was a game changer for his work. "I could design, then print, CNC mill, and even laser cut my parts," testing and iterating rapidly. Fusion has not only enhanced RedBaronRC's work but also sparked him to inspire others and share his knowledge on YouTube, and his projects showcase the incredible possibilities that Fusion opens up for designers and makers.
Another inspiring maker in the RC community is YouTuber "Cad Build Fly RC". Cad Build Fly RC has had an extensive history with RC aviation, initially learning how to fly RC planes in 1993. He shares how Fusion revolutionized his approach to the hobby, equipping him with the ability to design and make his own airplanes or their molds: "If it were not for Fusion, I probably would have never gotten into designing airplanes."
RedBaronRC particularly appreciates Fusion's complex joint rigging tools - these features have enabled him to design custom retractable landing gear for his models: Design Scale F16 RC model. His current project, a scale model of a Boeing 737, highlights how Fusion helps to overcome complex design challenges. The wing of this model alone houses retractable main gear, flap assembly, a structural mount for the engine pod, outboard flaps, and more - all fitting within a sleek, thin wing structure.
For those just starting with Fusion, RedBaronRC offers this advice: "I liken learning a CAD software package to learning a musical instrument. You can take all the courses and training you want, but only when you put in the time to practice, practice, practice will you begin to see results."
Cad Build Fly RC echoes this statement, adding this tip for beginners: "Find yourself some good videos to watch, and you can follow along." Take inspiration from other designers and makers, and create wonderful things.
The beauty of Fusion is that it's for everyone, the ultimate design and make software. So whether you're building a NASCAR or an RC car, designing a chef's tool, or a cosplay costume, you have the tools you need a single click away.
Ready to make? Check out the Fusion free trial or join the Fusion Insiders Program to connect with other creators and get inspired.
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