Introduction

During the projects Engaging Young Learners in 3D CAD and 3D Printing and the Assistive Technologies 3D Printing Project, the free download CAD software, Autodesk 123D Design was used. These teaching resources worked very well with the young people involved. Sadly this software was recently withdrawn.

If you already have the software, you will be able to use these tutorials. However, Autodesk Fusion 360, a much more powerful professional CAD package, can be downloaded free of charge by students, educators and start-ups/enthusiasts.

WMG Outreach now has a range of beginner tutorials for Fusion 360 at warwick.ac.uk/fusion360tutorials and more tutorials will be added over time. For those who have previously used the 123D Design tutorials, you will see that a number of the Fusion tutorials are for the same products, to help you compare the 123D method to the Fusion method.

More Teacher Notes and ideas for use of Fusion 360 will be added in due course, particular to help with the new UK Design & Technology school curriculum/coursework.

Tutorial resources for learning to use 123D Design CAD software
Tutorial details	Files
To read before you start	About the tutorials and using them
Basic mouse and screen control	Mouse control diagram Mouse control practice Demo cube 123.dx file
Name badge keyring	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Editing a sketch important point	Editing sketches short video
Snowman decoration	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Snapping tool important point	Snapping tool short video tip
Star decoration	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Earphone buddy	Instruction sheet Video tutorial
Keyring using the Spline Tool	Instruction sheet Video tutorial
Wheel design using Mirror Tool	Written Tutorial Video Tutorial
LED light decoration using the Pattern Tool	Teacher notes Written tutorial Video tutorial
Pot noodle holder using the Revolve Tool	Teacher notes Measurement sheet Written tutorial Video tutorial 123D file STL file Half pot 123D file Half pot STL file
Egg cup using the Loft Tool	Teacher notes Written tutorial Video tutorial
USB case and top design task	Teacher notes Written tutorial Video tutorial Sketching tutorial Split Solid tutorial 123Dfile case & top STL file case & top
Buckle designs using Sketch Mirror Tool	Teacher notes Overview Buckle design Simple Buckle written tutorial   Simple buckle video tutorial Pattern Buckle written tutorial Pattern buckle video tutorial Spline Buckle written tutorial Spline buckle video tutorial  Curved buckle design video
Phone stand design task	Flat base phonestand video tutorial Flat base stand written instructions Curved base phonestand video tutorial Curved base written instructions Phone stand primitive shapes video Phone stand primitives overview instructions Rocker phone stand video Rocker phone stand overview instructions
Tutorials using primitive shapes:
Initials keyring	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Name badge keyring with primitive shapes	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Cube inside a cube using primitive shapes	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Student Reflection document	This 4 page document was developed by one of the schools taking part in the project for their students to complete. It was printed as a booklet for each student.
Tutorials for Assistive Tech products:
Straw bung for a bottle	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Straw support for cups, mugs, glasses	Written tutorial Video tutorial
Pot noodle holder with grips	Potholder tutorial Measuring Sheet Video tutorial
Angled pot noodle holder	Written tutorial Video tutorial

However, Autodesk Fusion 360, a much more powerful professional CAD package, can be downloaded free of charge by students, educators and start-ups/enthusiasts.WMG Outreach now has a range of beginner tutorials for Fusion 360 at warwick.ac.uk/fusion360tutorials and more tutorials will be added over time. For those who have previously used the 123D Design tutorials, you will see that a number of the Fusion tutorials are for the same products, to help you compare the 123D method to the Fusion method. More Teacher Notes and ideas for use of Fusion 360 will be added in due course, particular to help with the new UK Design & Technology school curriculum/coursework.

For further information contact: Diane Burton D.S.Burton@warwick.ac.uk