( Fusion 360 ) How to Convert A Photo to a Cnc File using Fusions Canvas Tool. (Langmuir Systems)

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2020
  • In this video We will Bring you step by step through the poses of using fusion 360 to draw over a photo , and create a cut file .
    If you found this video helpful and would like to support the channel please consider hitting the THANKS button up above and leave a tip. thanks for watching and go build something 😎

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  • @cha-ka8671
    @cha-ka8671 3 місяці тому +8

    3 years later and you're still helping people. Thank you for this vid! Also, thanks for the tips on how to take the pictures

  • @SharkyMoto
    @SharkyMoto 3 роки тому +164

    tip from a professional photographer: you should absolutely NOT be close to the thing you try to repro photograph - you should use a tele lens for that (over 100mm focal length), that way perspective distortion is cut to an absolute minimum. if you use a wide angle, like lets say a gopro, you wont be able to get an accurate part no matter how close you get to it, in fact the closer you get to it, the worse distortion gets. so if your phone has a tele lens, go ahead and use that over the wide angle lens.

    • @AlienRelics
      @AlienRelics 2 роки тому +12

      I came here to say that.

    • @mikeylama
      @mikeylama 2 роки тому +10

      An A4 scanner will be a lot more readily available to the masses then specialty camera lenses, so the easiest and quickest is to scan the item (if possible), with the scanner you can set the verticality, and if you add a ruler to the scan, then you are all out of guesswork, because you can use the ruler to dimension your picture accurately

    • @SharkyMoto
      @SharkyMoto 2 роки тому +7

      @@mikeylama i noticed significant distortion upon scanning even slightly 3 dimensional objects with a flatbed scanner, so bear that in mind!

    • @atapene
      @atapene 2 роки тому +1

      was going to say this. be as far away as you can

    • @atapene
      @atapene Рік тому +4

      @John James yeah or measure the 2 furthest points and use that as reference to get the most accuracy

  • @richjacobs4861
    @richjacobs4861 Рік тому +3

    I am a beginner at 60 years old. Do thank you kiddo!! Helped out

  • @timblack33
    @timblack33 8 місяців тому +5

    Man this video was a huge help to me. I’m an experienced manual machinist. Just got into 3d printing and bought a crossfire CNC table too. Have my best friends duramax in my shop doing an EGR delete this weekend. The company he ordered the kit from shorted us one of the block off plates and the r didn’t realize it until everything was off the motor. Thanks to your video I was able to use the gasket to cut a new plate and I’m about an hour from being done with his truck so he can work tomorrow. Keep up the good work young man!

    • @amcustomfab
      @amcustomfab  8 місяців тому

      Awesome thanks for the support 😎

  • @amarissimus29
    @amarissimus29 2 роки тому +17

    Been mentioned, but deserves repeating. If you can fit it on a scanner, scan it. Preferably alongside a ruler or square for calibration. If you take a photo, use grid lines in camera and align with drawn lines or ruler. Perspective can be really deceiving, and trying to calibrate a shape with edges and corners that are fuzzy can introduce serious errors.

  • @sheldonthomas8773
    @sheldonthomas8773 3 роки тому +48

    you don't have to guess the center of a circle, you can center a circle by drawing a 3 point circle instead by picking 3 different points on the circle/arc.

    • @atapene
      @atapene 2 роки тому +1

      lol or measure from the furthest parts of the part top get out as accurate as possible and minimize the error compounding

  • @MuhammadAli-ev5jc
    @MuhammadAli-ev5jc 3 роки тому +17

    I actually laughed when I saw the finished part, I just think it's so cool that you can make all this stuff on a computer and in a few minutes or hours you can have that part in your hands. Good video for beginners like me, you got a subscriber

  • @maneateroftsavo1757
    @maneateroftsavo1757 Рік тому +2

    The more I learn about fusion 360 the more incredible that software is!

  • @steveoneill4029
    @steveoneill4029 3 роки тому +114

    Have a ruler or tape measure in the photo !!!

    • @alexkayl8201
      @alexkayl8201 3 роки тому +13

      That or at least have the customer measure a larger distance, like the distance between the holes.

    • @milehidude
      @milehidude 3 роки тому

      By

    • @semperidem2577
      @semperidem2577 3 роки тому +3

      Or anything that could help give a sizing reference... Even a coin would do.

    • @guyincognito8799
      @guyincognito8799 3 роки тому

      This is key, otherwise there is no scale.

    • @youdroidsgetoffmylawn
      @youdroidsgetoffmylawn 3 роки тому +7

      Graph paper as a background. Engineering paper beter You can dermine if there is any keystoning in the graph and how perpendicular the photo is.

  • @saschacontes2305
    @saschacontes2305 3 роки тому +1

    I am a beginner in 3d printing and Fusion 360 your video is life saver. Thank you

  • @jgsf1423
    @jgsf1423 Рік тому +1

    New Fusion 360 user, this was one of the more informative videos I've come across.. Thanks!

  • @ryanokeefe12
    @ryanokeefe12 2 роки тому +44

    Use tangent arcs next time.. Use the line command until you get to the start of a curved section, then use tangent arc from the line and follow the curve.
    Using the centre point arc tool will also save you a lot of clicks that you'll need to complete to trim the full circles you drew.
    It's also a good idea to use flat edges, as far apart as possible to scale off of. Not circles.. The larger the distance used to scale, the smaller your error will be.
    If there are no straight edges to use, you can always place a ruler or something of known length, that is as thin as possible on the surface before you take a photo.
    I print a 10mm grid and cut it to size then glue stick it on to the part. But always measure the points to ensure the grid printed correctly.

    • @Roundawg
      @Roundawg 2 роки тому +2

      Can you show us what you mean with some videos?

    • @ryanokeefe12
      @ryanokeefe12 2 роки тому +1

      @@Roundawg It's all explained in my comment.. what is it that you need help with?

    • @jgsf1423
      @jgsf1423 Рік тому +1

      Do you have any links that you have used in the past to help gain more knowledge? I am starting off with this, and I really like your approach to help this guy get a better sketch

    • @youwillneverguess
      @youwillneverguess Рік тому +2

      This sounds like someone how as been doing this a looong time or a lot of it! Great advice!

  • @Carlex314
    @Carlex314 Годину тому

    Great detailed video. Easy to follow. Thank you,

  • @tactikool4740
    @tactikool4740 2 роки тому +4

    This is by far one the best Fusion 360 videos. Sure mots other go into more detail but you went at a pace that was easy to follow and not make my damn head hurt. keep up the good work.

  • @1ton4god
    @1ton4god 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I just ordered a new langmire plasma cutter. And a new computer. And a new computer. I'm also going to use Fusion 360 and you made it so much easier to photocopy something and then be able to make it into a part. Thank you so much man look forward to a bunch of videos. Wish you would talk a little louder for us deaf old men :-)

  • @steveh8724
    @steveh8724 3 роки тому +25

    Thanks, very nice short clear tutorial. Some thoughts. To reduce the "forced perspective" aspect, it's better to be farther away, rather than closer. Perspective is based on distance from the image. Think about taking a pic of someone's face from up close with a wide angle lens (huge nose effect), vs. moving back and taking the same pic using a normal or mild telephoto lens (less perspective distortion). Getting square to the plane of the object is also key. Especially if you're having someone else take the pic from their own location, ask them to put some items with known sizes in the same image frame. For example a ruler could be placed along side the object. Also could place coins of a known diameter at the 4 corners of the image and elsewhere to provide exact local scale information. The coins can be placed on the background or on portions of the object itself. You can also get the person taking the pic to measure the diagonals from the 4 coins to provide accurate overall scale (just be sure you know whether they measured from the "inner" or "outer" edges of the coins).This lets you determine whether mis-alignment of the camera sensor plane and the object's plane is significant. If it is, the coin images in the photo will be different sizes. You can then use photoshop or another tool to correct this, or you can take these differences into account when tracing the object outline.

    • @chip-load
      @chip-load 3 роки тому +1

      Interesting. Nice idea about placing targets at key spots.

    • @MAINTMAN73
      @MAINTMAN73 10 місяців тому +1

      What about a gauge block in the photo?

  • @fasfan
    @fasfan 2 місяці тому +1

    I did not know about the scale function. That alone made this video very helpful. Thanks

  • @manachyn
    @manachyn 18 днів тому

    2024 and it's still actual tutorial. Thank you, you really helped me

  • @1godaboveALL
    @1godaboveALL 3 роки тому

    F'n FANTASTIC!!! Thank You for sharing your insight and experience using this software! Extremely grateful and motivated to go BUILD STUFF!!! Thanks Again!

  • @raymondcandiotes4639
    @raymondcandiotes4639 3 роки тому +52

    Great video. I find that using the biggest dimension for calibrate makes for even greater dimensional accuracy.

    • @MLFranklin
      @MLFranklin 3 роки тому +8

      Yes, maybe a center to center on those two holes would be better. Still, this is a pretty cool demo.

    • @mechanoid5739
      @mechanoid5739 2 роки тому +2

      @@MLFranklin Yes! That is where I would have taken my calibration dimention from too.

  • @theodorebowers9737
    @theodorebowers9737 3 роки тому

    🙋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
    Hey kid. ( lol ) old man here
    This just what I need ! And lots more !
    Have the. 225. Have the pro table. Aug. Been real sick again had to stop
    New table people. Need big help some of us. Not tec ie I know nothing
    We need steps by step help just as you did. Every. Move . To learn you videos are great !
    Super great as you are a teacher. Mom and Dad must be very Proud of you
    They did a great job .

  • @diegoochoa3096
    @diegoochoa3096 2 роки тому +5

    Great clip, you did more in this clip than hours with fusion 360 support actually could do. Thank you.

  • @MaxtronZero
    @MaxtronZero 2 роки тому

    Right to the point, this is what youtube was about in the early days. Great Stuff!

  • @younessid437
    @younessid437 3 роки тому +1

    Thank u, in the first vision it looks very difficult but when I watched ur video, it's too easy Thank u again

  • @fischermann5279
    @fischermann5279 Рік тому +3

    Great to the point video and the best part was... no stupid music to wreck it... Also some good tips in the comments. I am very well versed in manufacturing but new to fusion360. This helped a lot. Thank you.

  • @markcrane6959
    @markcrane6959 3 роки тому +8

    If the customer can scan the part with a ruler next to it under an A4 scanner you'll have a scale and a undistorted perspective closer to reality as best as possible. Works good for flat parts in your video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @rogerheuckeroth7456
    @rogerheuckeroth7456 Рік тому +7

    I've done similar recreations. If your customer has access to a flat plate scanner and can lay the part on the glass and scan it in, then you get super great accuracy. Also, have them measure the part at the widest corners so that you can properly scale the photo/ scan.

  • @andyb7754
    @andyb7754 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting! As soon as I learn Fusion 360 better I'll try the tips you put out, thank you.

  • @4legdfishman
    @4legdfishman 2 роки тому +1

    New subscriber! Thanks for sharing. Your explanation is clear and easy to follow and understand. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing more.

  • @schlenbea
    @schlenbea Рік тому

    I've been using sketchup for woodworking for years but this looks like a much better program for CNC or 3D printing. Thanks for the walk thru!

  • @twotwentyswift
    @twotwentyswift 2 роки тому

    My interest in getting a Langmuir just went up big time. Great info!

  • @Steve61
    @Steve61 3 роки тому +1

    I learned a new trick with Fusion 360.
    Thank you.

  • @onlooker251
    @onlooker251 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing. This has been immensely useful for things I do around the shop. 👍

  • @jimsonnenburg7440
    @jimsonnenburg7440 4 роки тому +5

    You are amazing Alex! Thanks for another great video!

  • @MJADoingStuff
    @MJADoingStuff Рік тому +1

    Thanks Alex I fabricated a tractor attachment and had no idea how I was going to put it on a computer. This was very helpful. Thanks for the video.😁👍

  • @ab_customz_llc
    @ab_customz_llc 3 роки тому +1

    Subbed brotha! Thanks for the tips. I'm new to Fusion 360 and I can use all the help I can get. Great vid.

  • @geraldc7889
    @geraldc7889 3 роки тому

    Excellent video with each step clearly explained

  • @joewhitney4097
    @joewhitney4097 Рік тому

    This video was very helpful. I am just starting to look at Fusion 360 and not really a computer person.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @sigung01
    @sigung01 Рік тому

    Really well done, informative, straight to the point video with tons of technique insights. Bravo.

  • @saminsiddiquee2059
    @saminsiddiquee2059 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, you are very talented and humble

  • @ThomasShue
    @ThomasShue 2 роки тому

    Fntastic video. This is how all the tutorials should be. Simple and explained, then Done!

  • @imbrandon16
    @imbrandon16 3 роки тому

    That's incredibly useful to know. thank you.

  • @adrianharrison5208
    @adrianharrison5208 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for showing how this is achieved, you have helped me out a few times with this video.

  • @neatt3815
    @neatt3815 Рік тому +5

    Flat bed scanners are pretty good, too especially if it's a big part. The only issue is that if it's thick, the scanner light casts a shadow. But leaving the scanner open and shining a light on it helps. You can also put your phone or tablet on top of the part screen down with a white image. It's a weird method, but it makes nice crisp lines.

  • @Ben.g762
    @Ben.g762 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! It really helped me to get into fusion360. Thank you

  • @robertswenarski4612
    @robertswenarski4612 3 роки тому +1

    THANKS, I was looking for something like this

  • @jameshigginson2041
    @jameshigginson2041 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, nicely explained, thanks!

  • @chrisabraham8793
    @chrisabraham8793 3 роки тому

    Yes very helpful, just what i have been looking for, thanks.

  • @princemarkied8071
    @princemarkied8071 5 місяців тому

    This was really helpful. Thank you.

  • @weldmachine
    @weldmachine 3 роки тому

    Very Good.
    Anyone that is prepared to share information on UA-cam.
    Always deserves a Thumbs Up.
    Thanks for posting this video.
    All the best with your channel.
    Peter

  • @jjclarkson3261
    @jjclarkson3261 Рік тому

    Excellent and simple. Thanks!

  • @skiptastic1000
    @skiptastic1000 3 роки тому

    thanks for bringing this to my attention.

  • @Viking8888
    @Viking8888 3 роки тому +2

    I've been looking for a good way to do this in Fusion 360 for 3d printing,, (I'm new to 3d modeling) so thanks for the great tutorial. This is going to help greatly!

  • @vernonleeper
    @vernonleeper 3 роки тому

    Great job, enjoyed the video and scaling it was enlightening.👍

  • @neilf.7222
    @neilf.7222 5 місяців тому

    Super helpful. CAD/CAM noob here.

  • @NWSanta
    @NWSanta Рік тому

    This a fantastic tutorial, can't wait to apply it. Thanks for the step by step! Cheers

  • @photorealm
    @photorealm 2 роки тому

    That was a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dazealex
    @dazealex 2 місяці тому

    That was frickin' awesome!

  • @MikeSmith-jr7in
    @MikeSmith-jr7in 10 місяців тому

    Just learning . But also being into motorbikes this is also excellent . Thanks for that 👌

  • @joshuacaylor881
    @joshuacaylor881 6 місяців тому

    Very cool. Thank you for the info

  • @greatdane3343
    @greatdane3343 Рік тому

    Good info.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @bobholsberger1121
    @bobholsberger1121 2 роки тому

    thanks, will be trying this....looking forward to more

  • @onomatopoeidia
    @onomatopoeidia 3 роки тому +6

    Nice. With copying unbroken parts, I often just make my photo black and white and up the contrast then simply bitmap trace it in Inkscape and export as an svg. I can then extrude, mod and 3D print or cut as I like.

  • @theflyingdutchman787
    @theflyingdutchman787 3 роки тому +1

    Great instructions! Thank you.

  • @6xflowerranch890
    @6xflowerranch890 Рік тому

    Man this video is priceless. I didn’t even know you could do that .

  • @sMoKeN904
    @sMoKeN904 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video happy to have found this video. Seems very helpful, planning to get into 3d printing been watching videos

  • @selfbuiltcampervans
    @selfbuiltcampervans 3 роки тому

    very helpful and well explanation thank u

  • @zanejohnson8512
    @zanejohnson8512 Рік тому

    I just bought a Crossfire pro, that video was amazing. That is going to make drawing part super fast. I can sketch out the part on paper the import it, and draw right over it!!!

  • @majorbrighton
    @majorbrighton 2 роки тому

    Great work, thx for your time.

  • @THirstyCamel1023
    @THirstyCamel1023 3 роки тому

    Wow, didn’t know you could this (I’m old 😁)get info, thank you!

  • @1320freek
    @1320freek 5 місяців тому

    GREAT video sir!!!
    Thanks man!!!
    Really appreciate you taking the time to make the video!!!!

  • @BrianW2979
    @BrianW2979 2 роки тому

    Great video, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

  • @gosbusta
    @gosbusta 2 роки тому

    This was great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffv2074
    @jeffv2074 3 роки тому

    very cool indeed bro, thanks for the tip👍😁

  • @crusher44x
    @crusher44x 3 роки тому +3

    You can also just type "3/8" and it should work as well. Thank you for the tips!

  • @JUNIORGONG.ASFxCK
    @JUNIORGONG.ASFxCK 3 роки тому

    done so welland simplly explained, thanks man! that was fun to watch

    • @amcustomfab
      @amcustomfab  3 роки тому

      Thanks. And thanks for watching 😎

  • @keithlane4343
    @keithlane4343 2 роки тому

    Very cool.
    Definitely going to try that.b
    Thanx Bud

  • @jamescole3152
    @jamescole3152 Рік тому

    Very helpful. I want to watch more.

  • @endoskeleton99
    @endoskeleton99 3 роки тому

    Awesome video my man! Keep up the great work.

  • @DavidHerscher
    @DavidHerscher 3 роки тому +7

    Can't imagine why you'd ask a customer to measure just a circle diameter for reference when there's a perfectly good 90* in the upper left corner and bottom. Multiple points of reference for sanity check. Also, have them use an accurate rule to measure tip to tip on the top and bottom of those 90s and when they're done, lay that rule next to the part when they snap the photo. A lot of guessing going on here, which means you'll need a lot of luck in the end for this part to fit.

  • @robertgonzalez8419
    @robertgonzalez8419 3 роки тому

    Very nice thank you God bless

  • @tonylarimore1553
    @tonylarimore1553 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful thank you

  • @steveeubank683
    @steveeubank683 2 роки тому

    I found it very informative. Fusion 360 is very powerful.
    Use a 6 inch scale in photo.
    Oh, stand still doing your taping. Lol

  • @HouseofChop
    @HouseofChop 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you! 🔥👍🏼🔥

    • @amcustomfab
      @amcustomfab  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you love watching your projects

    • @HouseofChop
      @HouseofChop 3 роки тому

      AM Custom fab Thanks man really appreciate that. You got a subscriber in me.

  • @utkf16
    @utkf16 2 роки тому

    Really useful, thank you

  • @MrMountaincycle
    @MrMountaincycle Рік тому

    great information - thx for sharing

  • @wellelian3330
    @wellelian3330 3 роки тому +1

    Quality content. Keep it up man!

  • @skizzlemane1
    @skizzlemane1 3 роки тому +2

    4:20 this helps immensely. I had no idea I could do this! This will save me so much time. However there are better ways to get even more accurate. Like measuring the hole with calipers (in this case having the customer do so) I know there are standards but with this piece being damaged you never know what happened if anything with that potion of the piece. also your dots are off I would have used the grid to make sure the dots were at 0 and 180. I’m not sure how much this matters to you but in my use cases my tolerances need to be within a 32nd of an inch or so.

  • @ezgofaulk
    @ezgofaulk 3 роки тому

    You did a great job. Do more videos like this one.

  • @sim-racing2277
    @sim-racing2277 2 роки тому

    Well done. E-machine shop is much faster, free and you can even order the finished part to be made directly from the software delivered to your door. Brilliant service.

  • @jeromewelch7409
    @jeromewelch7409 3 роки тому +1

    Anything of scale within the photo will help us keep native scale awesome video I am custom fab awesome subscribed!

  • @Kelly-yo2yk
    @Kelly-yo2yk 4 місяці тому

    Great video young man! I just turned 70 and am enjoying a new challenge . Your upbeat attitude prevents me from falling asleep like in other videos ! Lol

  • @saracarmichael5738
    @saracarmichael5738 2 роки тому

    Super helpful, thank you!

  • @techparistech2659
    @techparistech2659 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this great video

  • @southfloridagearheads6504
    @southfloridagearheads6504 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! Ive been doing some research into the software side of CNC plasma cutting and what it takes to make the drawing files. Subscribed for more of this!

  • @chuxxsss
    @chuxxsss 3 роки тому

    Thanks I learned a new skill today. Stay safe.

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 Місяць тому

    that is an awesome tip!

  • @elninobigdog7211
    @elninobigdog7211 3 роки тому

    Great job mate. This helped a lot

  • @adamschewe7166
    @adamschewe7166 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this! Just made a new sub

  • @BecksArmory
    @BecksArmory 3 роки тому

    Great video. I'm gonna share this on the Langmuir facebook page. They'll love it!