Using square stock on with rotary tool

[Hauke]

It’s not so much about the rotary module or the artisan, but it depends on the CAM software you use. Luban to my knowledge is not (yet?) capable of handling square stock, but other CAMs can. I’m aware of DeskProto and Fusion 360, but any CAM that allows indexed machining with 4th axis should be your friend. You can also use tricks - watch this thread:

Rotary Module - Hexagonal Pencils

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.