new 3D printer for the library Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro

[mk_prod]

Just wondering if you plan to do a set-up for the Flashforge Adventurer 5M PRO ? As I just got one and want to still use Fusion 360.  Do not know enough to edit the Adventurer 4 set up.   [email protected]

[mmckay]

Not an answer, but I have the same question.  It seems the printer library has not kept up with the Flashforge model introductions.

[steve-NEO]

Adding onto this. The library of printers stop at Adventure 4.

 

Can someone guide me in the right direction to modify the #4 set up file?

Thank you in advance. 

[dcrouch9]

Add me to this group. 

[Konrad_Szmit]

Hello @mk_prod @dcrouch9 @steve-NEO @mmckay 

While I cannot promise that the machines will be added or when that will happen. I created a ticket to add the new machines and will raise this topic. 

In the mean time you can try editing the machine definition of the latest Flashforge machines and see if you can use them. You can do that by copying the existing machine from the Fusion Library to Local folder and editing the machine definition to match the printer you have. 

If you have any questions feel free to ask them here!

[thedronepilot]

Is there an update on this? 

[dcrouch9]

I would like an update too. The fusion printer library needs to keep up with the times.

[drewHRWSN]

The FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer is currently one of the least expensive, highest user rated printers on Amazon.  It would be nice to see it "native" in the Autodesk Fusion Machine Library.  Or detailed instructions on how to modify the Flashforge Adventurer 4 or 4 Pro "machine definition" settings for the Adventurer 5M.  Still evaluating Fusion and this factors in.

[dcrouch9]

What are you waiting on Autodesk?  How about listening to your customers?  I guess since we aren't corporate partners or something, the little guy gets ignored. 

[steve-NEO]

This particular printer was released September 5, 2023. Over 2 1/2 years ago...getting real close to 3 years. I'm curious what the "internal" thinking is about when and what is added to the library of printers. When is it important to support "current" printing technology? Just thoughts as look at the date of the OP to today. This is meant as positive conversation to better customer understanding.

[programming2C78B]

Are you guys also asking Flash forge about this? Why do YOU want to slice things in fusion? Why is a generic machine not capable enough? 

[drewHRWSN]

Flashforge (China) cannot add 3D Printers to the Autodesk Fusion library.  

Here are some reasons I found why a 3D Printer in the Fusion Machine Library is advantageous; if they're wrong lemme know:

Advantages:  Printers Already in the Fusion Machine Library
1. Plug-and-Play CAM Setup
Machines in the library come with pre-configured machine definitions — build volume, axis limits, nozzle specs, and post-processor settings are already matched to that specific printer. You select it and you're essentially ready to generate toolpaths and export print-ready files.
2. Validated Post-Processors
Autodesk (or the manufacturer) has already created and tested the post-processor for that machine, meaning the G-code or proprietary output file generated by Fusion is known to work correctly with that printer's firmware.
3. Fewer Setup Errors
Because the machine definition is pre-built, there's less risk of misconfiguring parameters like bed size, travel limits, or temperature ranges — errors that could cause failed prints or even hardware issues.
4. Faster Workflow
You go from finished Fusion model → CAM setup → sliced/exported file much faster, with no manual configuration step in between.
5. Autodesk Support
If something goes wrong in the CAM-to-print pipeline, Autodesk support can more readily assist because the machine is a known, documented configuration in their ecosystem.

Importing a Printer Not in the Library
1. Manual Configuration Required
You have to create or import a machine definition file yourself — setting build volume, axis travel, nozzle temperature limits, and other parameters manually. As you saw in the community forum, even experienced users find this daunting.
2. Post-Processor Uncertainty
You may need to find, adapt, or write a custom post-processor. If one doesn't exist for your printer, generating correct G-code becomes a trial-and-error process.
3. More Room for Error
A misconfigured machine definition can produce incorrect toolpaths, wasted prints, or in worst cases, commands that exceed the printer's physical limits.
4. More Time Investment
Getting a non-library printer fully dialed in within Fusion can take significant time — time that could otherwise be spent printing.

[programming2C78B]

did YOU come up with that, or some sort of LLM? I dont care what the network thinks about it, I asked for personal reasons. 

[steve-NEO]

My reason, from experience, when software AND hardware are integrated to work as one, it removes one side of errors (generally).

Its manufacturing, things arise.

Flashforge and Autodesk aren't partners, to my knowledge. BUT the end users DO use both products. Next, its more on the SOFTWARE company (Autodesk in this lesson) because that is what software companies do. NEW technology (HARDWARE enters the market and software matches up with the hardware. Yes, the hardware comes with software (a slicer in this case) BUT.... 

Yes a person can export an STL and import into a slicer (Orca for this case) and move forward but you have now ADDED extra steps and possibilities for digital errors (again, more of what I have personally experienced). IF WE THE USERS of Autodesk products all use this common piece of productive hardware AND are here for software......seems like a WIN for Autodesk customer satisfaction.

As for the poster Drew, they aren't wrong with what they brought to the conversation. Just WAY more technically spoken.

Now, FUSION is pretty good for what it does and only ran into issues based on MY construction of the object and Orca not liking it.

Hope your day is positive and productive.

[drewHRWSN]

That’s irrelevant since they are all accurate facts but you can debate them if you feel they are incorrect. Here are a few more, The Flashforge 5M and 5M Pro are top sellers on Amazon; over 2,000 sold per month, and the buyers are probably new to 3D printing. AutoDesk can respond to that fact if and how they choose, this forum thread helps them as much as it helps the community.  I doubt that adding a high selling 3D printer to the Machine Library is a bad thing, they already have the older versions.

[programming2C78B]

it is relevant because I asked "Why do YOU want to slice things in fusion?" not "why does chatgpt think fusion should be a slicer"

I bet the Bambu I have sells more than that monthly and yet here I am using Orca......

I know im the odd one out thinking this, but I dont think AD should be spending time on from-scratch slicer's when there are so many MFG issues/shortcomings they still have to address. I'd rather a fully functioning lathe suite and a good button for "export to slicer" and it ends there. 

[drewHRWSN]

Ah, then just state, "I'd rather a fully functioning lathe suite and a good button for 'export to slicer"  Or you could start a new thread (question), something like, "Just wondering if you plan to do a set-up for the Flashforge Adventurer 5M PRO a fully functioning lathe suite?  Regardless, I and others would like the Flashforge Adventurer 5M and 5M Pro to be included.

Bambu DOES currently have greater marketshare than Flashforge, but Flashforge sells over 2,000 of that one model evey month on just Amazon alone.

Why I want it was stated in the numerous bullet points above, again, you can disagree with them individually or as a whole.