Rotary Module - Hexagonal Pencils

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I’m looking at trying to make some custom pencils. What i would like to do is write a name one surface, and on a few of the other surfaces put different shapes.
Is there a way of controlling the rotary module so that it only turn when moving to a different face?
Eg after writing a name, turns i think 60 degrees to the next face.

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Hello @Corsair_Pilot

First method - manually editing gcode:

  • generate separate gcod files for each surface

  • edit in any text editor and copy gcod between tags
    ; G-code START >>>
    …
    ; G-code END <<<
    to one output file.

  • in this output file between the g-code for each surface insert
    only the B-axis rotation commands, i.e.:
    G0 Y0.00 B60.00 - to rotate 60 degrees
    G0 Y0.00 B120.00 - to rotate 120 degrees
    G0 Y0.00 B180.00 - to rotate 180 degrees
    G0 Y0.00 B240.00 - to rotate 240 degrees
    G0 Y0.00 B300.00 - to rotate 300 degrees

Second method - prepare a graphic template :

  • prepare a graphic with 6 equally divided surfaces - something like below:
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I once did a writeup on using fusion360 for multi sided milling with the rotary module.

I think you could use the same approach for engraving the pencil. It is similar to the first method @Tomi is describing. Fusion does offer a lot more flexibility in cnc machining.

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I’d use the laser. I’m sure it’s possible to do what you want to do.

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