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Fusion 360

productactive14 mentionsFirst seen Aug 2, 2020Last seen Feb 10, 2026

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Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D CAD software widely adopted by pinball designers and hobbyists for layout design, playfield prototyping, and component modeling. It is valued in the pinball community for offering professional-grade capabilities at no cost for hobbyists, making it accessible to homebrew builders and small manufacturers like Spooky Pinball. The software has become a standard tool for pinball design workflows, though some builders have explored alternatives or transitioned to other platforms like Solid Works for specific project needs.

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attributeCAD software used by Spooky Pinball for layout designhigh
attributeCAD software used by Spooky Pinball for component modelinghigh
attributeCAD software used by homebrew pinball designers for playfield and component designhigh
attributeFree for hobbyists with professional 3D CAD capabilitieshigh
attributeUsed at American Pinball during internships before being superseded by Solid Workshigh
attributeAdvanced CAD software considered by homebrew pinball designers but sometimes avoided due to steep learning curvemedium

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Professional CAD software mentioned by Davey Price as alternative to TinkerCAD with more advanced features
Pinball Mod Talk Episode 15 - Interview with Karel @ The Pinball Mod FactoryJun 18, 2024
3D CAD program used to simulate CNC router cuts and create cutting depth specifications before physical routing
How I built a pinball machine. (My Cal Extreme 2020 quick seminar)Aug 2, 2020
CAD software used by Scott for designing 3D-printed components including speaker grill, ball trough scoop, acrylic plastics
From Pixels to Pinball: The Cuphead Homebrew - Pinball Expo 2025 - Pinball NewsOct 17, 2025
CAD software used by Kyle to design playfield geometry, mechs, and manufacturing plans for Harry Potter homebrew
Off The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 19: Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 2: The Wondering WorldFeb 20, 2023
CAD software that Mark Seiden knew before joining JJP; had to learn Solid Works upon hire
Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep16 - Into the Rainbow With Mark Seiden at Jersey Jack PinballSep 2, 2025
3D modeling software used by Sean Irby for 8-Ball Beyond playfield and parts design; learned via YouTube tutorials

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Existing: Fusion 360 is CAD software used by pinball designers for layout and component designvsConflicting: Nick Neitzel considered Fusion 360 but did not use it due to steep learning curve and one-year development timeline
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