# Ask Me About Rotary Module Here **URL:** \ **Category:** Official Articles\ **Created:** [March 3, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500 "2021-03-03T01:45:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/175 "2021-03-30T07:00:01Z")
You need to input length and diameter of the material in Snapmaker Luban. The G-code will simulate the model. By setting the work origin, the machine can find the material and work properly. Edwin ---
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/176 "2021-03-31T07:14:14Z")
A summary of the questions on this page > [@The Snapmaker Rotary Module FAQs](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/the-snapmaker-rotary-module-faqs/17293): > > Will there be any sample projects to use as a starting point for designing our own ideas? Yes, we offer the built-in sample model in Snapmaker Luban Will the emergency button be sold separately? Yes. A350 and A250 Rotary Module Bundle contain the Rotary module and the emergency button, while the Rotary Modules and Emergency Button can be sold separately. Why the Rotary Module are so expensive? Harmonic reducer is a relatively large share of the cost price of this module, which forced us … ---
**Author:** ![Blockmodule](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/blockmodule/32/11177_2.png) [@Blockmodule](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Blockmodule)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/177 "2021-03-31T11:21:13Z")
In Japan, the most familiar place to buy materials is at home centers, but there are not many choices of materials. Here is a list of actual prices in stores. Eucalyptus wood or lauan wood Black oak and oak wood are more expensive (2 to 3 times more expensive) than this list. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/4/4ba897161aa85f71cd65eadb7ed8772ff6f2f16d.png) ---
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/178 "2021-03-31T14:33:19Z")
@Blockmodule Work speed reference: - Epoxy Tooling board: 300mm/s - Solid wood(Maple wood, Oak wood): 120mm/s| ---
**Author:** ![kimometre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@kimometre](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/kimometre)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/180 "2021-04-01T20:13:52Z")
@Edwin What is the max rotational speed of the rotary module? Thanks, John ---
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/181 "2021-04-02T03:32:24Z")
The maximum rotational speed of the Rotary Module is 45 degrees per second. - Rated Current: 0.3 A - Rated Voltage: 24 V - Rated Power: 7.2 Watt Edwin ---
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/182 "2021-04-02T08:06:57Z")
Rotary Laser Showcase from Milton Santiago. [Facebook source](https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10218729590302142&set=pcb.1210315222720122) Images: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/2/2fb962daac9c131ab66e6cef4263e4406d8c0bb8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bastiaanslee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/bastiaanslee/32/9740_2.png) [@bastiaanslee](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/bastiaanslee)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/183 "2021-04-14T17:11:17Z")
Got the rotary module + emergency stop button today. Hooked up the stop button right away as that always comes in useful and safe. Printer software version was 1.12 before starting it up, so latest version. But it tells me now: “Outdated module (Emergency Stop Button) firmware detected. Please visit our website, download the latest version, and update before use”. Does that mean I have to go back to the future? 😄 ![20210414_174632](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/4/4a136aca51d71df87fa412dbf5013d3a4b7cf7b4.jpeg) ![20210414_174713](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/b/b6beaa010f6b03b92291a8fe795e4fd08d9b703d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jt55401](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a587f6/32.png) [@jt55401](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/jt55401)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/184 "2021-04-14T18:21:59Z")
Same for me today. “outdated module” ---
**Author:** ![brent113](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/brent113/32/11114_2.png) [@brent113](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/brent113)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/185 "2021-04-14T19:38:51Z")
Sounds like you need to update the module firmware, which sounds like you haven’t done. If you haven’t uploaded firmware with the module attached you need to - it doesn’t just update from the touchscreen like you would think it should. You have to manually start a firmware upload with each module attached in turn when you update to new firmware that changes module firmware. ---
**Author:** ![bastiaanslee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/bastiaanslee/32/9740_2.png) [@bastiaanslee](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/bastiaanslee)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/186 "2021-04-14T21:43:59Z")
That’s not what the manual says (that says you FIRST have to install the v1.12 firmware before connecting the new modules), but it works and that is what counts 🙂 For who needs to do this as well, these are the steps: > [download latest firmware](https://snapmaker.com/product/snapmaker-2/downloads) (at the bottom of the page) to a USB flash drive > Insert the USB flash drive into your Snapmaker (in the controller, last plug at the bottom) > Turn on the machine > Swipe left on the Touchscreen \> Tap Files \> Tap USB \> Tap the firmware file to update. While it is loading the firmware update, it will show there are updates loaded for modules. And that is what you need! ---
**Author:** ![brent113](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/brent113/32/11114_2.png) [@brent113](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/brent113)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/187 "2021-04-14T21:47:59Z")
> [@bastiaanslee](#): > > That’s not what the manual says Agreed, unfortunately. There was a post on the forum about it though that I remembered: > [@Upgrade the Toolheads Separately with Snapmaker Firmware V1.12.0](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/upgrade-the-toolheads-separately-with-snapmaker-firmware-v1-12-0/17402): > > To use the Emergency Stop Button and the Rotary Module, you need to upgrade all modules to [Snapmaker Firmware V1.12.0](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/snapmaker.com/download/firmware/Snapmaker2_V1.12.0.bin), the tool-heads included. With this version of Snapmaker firmware, the Touchscreen will ask you to upgrade three tool-heads with the USB flash drive. You will see the Touchscreen notification “Outdated firmware (Modules) detected. Please visit our website, download the latest version, and update before use.” Notice If you have used all tool-heads (3D printing module, laser eng… ---
**Author:** ![FlyRodW](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/flyrodw/32/8496_2.png) [@FlyRodW](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/FlyRodW)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/188 "2021-04-15T01:23:07Z")
I’ve been playing around with some STL models in Luban 3.14 to learn how it works, and I noticed that it will leave areas uncut if it cannot access them with a straight-on cut. Here’s what Luban will do: ![Screen Shot 2021-04-14 at 9.17.34 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/e/e2ef25323e23efb8b0241b35885e79d8f6b6caff.jpeg) Here’s what the model should look like. ![Screen Shot 2021-04-14 at 9.20.17 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/4/409cc83d949f3ae2a8508e5895cdc78101b7ab20.png) How can we get it to eliminate that material between the outer edges of the model and the interior edges of the model. Most of the model would be accessible with a swarf type cut. ---
**Author:** ![sdj544](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/sdj544/32/11365_2.png) [@sdj544](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/sdj544)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/189 "2021-04-15T03:28:50Z")
Do you have the slicing mode set to rotation or linkage? I’m guessing rotation. Try linkage and it should be able to reach much more if not all of that model. -S ---
**Author:** ![FlyRodW](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/flyrodw/32/8496_2.png) [@FlyRodW](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/FlyRodW)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/190 "2021-04-15T11:39:31Z")
Ah…that may be the problem. I’ll try that. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![FlyRodW](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/flyrodw/32/8496_2.png) [@FlyRodW](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/FlyRodW)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/191 "2021-04-15T18:54:52Z")
Ok, switching to Linkage did not fix the issue. It seems somewhat better, but only marginally. If anyone wants to try it, I’m using the “mando\_full” model from here (rotated and scaled down): > **[3D Printable The Mandalorian - Star Wars Fanart - 30cm by Printed...](https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-the-mandalorian-star-wars-fanart-30cm-148221)** ---
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/192 "2021-04-16T08:56:27Z")
When you simulate the model in Snapmaker Luban, the previewing module will not show the hollowed area, because emulation can consume a lot of computer memory, which can cause software crash. If you observe the toolpath of the model, you can see that the area between the legs is hollowed out. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/1/19c352f0ae669b1871cb1da7e02654e459a31d12.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/f/f05b8ceafb5a1c68a6626dbcfcc0bc561fdda2d6.jpeg) The model is the same as that one in the promotional advertisement when you select “Linkage.” In addition, as Yoda and the Mandalorian are separate, I think this work would be a failure to a large extend. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/7/7b55f8918a3cdc8352202c715aa2ecd3cfe477a5.jpeg) Cheers Edwin ---
**Author:** ![FlyRodW](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/flyrodw/32/8496_2.png) [@FlyRodW](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/FlyRodW)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/193 "2021-04-16T10:03:38Z")
Thanks, Edwin. I was using the model without Yoda, but I will look at the tool paths more carefully to see if it is hollowing out between the legs. I’m looking forward to playing with the rotary module. ---
**Author:** ![legacymachine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/legacymachine/32/4326_2.png) [@legacymachine](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/legacymachine)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/194 "2021-04-16T17:57:11Z")
Where can we purchase more of the cylindrical tooling board material like the pieces that shipped with the 4th axis? ---
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2021, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500/195 "2021-04-19T10:02:11Z")
- The Snapmaker cylinder material will be available in [online store](https://shop.snapmaker.com/products/snapmaker-2-0-modular-3-in-1-3d-printers) in May. - You can find substitutes via the following links: - [Substitutes A](https://www.etsy.com/listing/762173530/3-wood-dowel-craft-wooden-dowel?gpla=1&gao=1&) - [Substitutes B](https://www.amazon.com/Hardwood-Crafting-Unfinished-Pennsylvania-Woodworks/dp/B08M3JQN2N/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjPaCBhDkARIsAISZN7R6_HiYUuBcyuu8oLn5EA5fzf1GF_CWgMWRn4dhHTaK39nzVDrHwnAaApCPEALw_wcB&hvadid=174250257963&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9060325&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16530440158228515127&hvtargid=kwd-154200082&hydadcr=26613_9479202&keywords=wood+rod&qid=1616742594&sr=8-3) - [Substitutes C](https://www.homedepot.com/p/6416U-1-in-x-1-in-x-48-in-Pine-Round-Dowel-10001808/203334068) Cheers Edwin [Previous page](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ask-me-about-rotary-module-here/16500.md?page=10)