If the 3D model has been saved successfully you will find it on the right under 'My Recent Data'. This will update the library of your 3D models saved on the Fusion 360 cloud. How do I import the 3D PCB model to an existing Fusion 360 project?įirst make sure you have saved the 3D model of the PCB, to verify this just click on 'My Recent Data' (as shown below in the screenshot). I advise you to save the file by simultaneously pressing the following key combination 'CTRL + S'. And also in the top right, you will have opened a new project with the name of the. step file you will immediately notice the PCB that you previously designed on KiCad. Once you have opened the last window of your operating system you can import the. Click on the button at the bottom left 'Open from my computer'. Now you will have a window open to search for the. Then also use the key combination 'CTRL + O'. Now you can open fusion 360, click on the file at the top right (as shown in the screenshot below) and then click on open. step file.Īfter exporting the file you can save your project and close KiCad for now. And now you can click on the Export button to export the. step file of your PCB, keeping all the settings you see in the screenshot below. Now using the Browse button you can select the folder where to save the. Then select 'Export' and in the drop-down menu that opens click on 'STEP.'. Open KiCad and open the PCB Layout Editor of your project (Where did you design the PCB). The goal is to obtain a 3D object to facilitate the design of an object that must contain the PCB that we have designed on KiCad.īefore you start make sure you, make sure you have assigned each component on the PCB its .step file (3D model).

There are several methods to import your PCB from KiCad to Fusion 360, in this post I show you the one I usually use. I assume you have already downloaded KiCad (free program) and Fusion 360 (paid license), otherwise, you can search on any search engine to download the two software. In this article, I'll explain how to do it. How many times have you wanted to develop a 3D cover for your PCB design in KiCad but didn't know how?

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