Cross-Slide
Documentation for the FarmBot Genesis V0.8 Cross-Slide
Change Log
- Plate is now 5mm thick and screws lengthened accordingly
- V-wheel bearings are now stainless steel
Photos
Bill of Materials
| Part Name | Description | Source | $/unit | Qty. | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Slide Plate | 5mm thick aluminum | Big Blue Saw | $20.00 | 1 | $20.00 |
| Complete V-Wheels | Includes one polycarbonate wheel, two stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings (16mm OD, 5mm ID, 5mm thick, trade name: S625-2RS), and one precision shim (10mm OD x 5mm Bore x 1mm thickness) | FarmBot Shop | $10.00 | 6 | $60.00 |
| 6mm Aluminum Spacers | 5mm bore, for offsetting the V-wheels from the plates | OpenBuilds | $0.20 | 4 | $0.80 |
| 6mm Eccentric Spacers | For adjusting the distance between the V-wheels | OpenBuilds | $2.00 | 2 | $4.00 |
| M5x30mm Screws | Stainless steel type 316, 0.8 thread pitch, low-profile 3mm hex heads | FarmBot Shop | $0.60 | 6 | $3.60 |
| Cable Carrier Mounting Bracket | 3D printed plastic | Shapeways | $13.54 | 1 | $13.54 |
| M5x10mm Screws | Stainless steel type 316, 0.8 thread pitch, low-profile 3mm hex heads | FarmBot Shop | $0.40 | 4 | $1.60 |
| M5 Locknuts | M5 stainless steel locknuts with nylon insert, 0.8mm thread pitch | McMaster Carr | $0.08 | 12 | $0.96 |
| Leadscrew Block | Delrin, for the z-axis leadscrew to attach to | OpenBuilds | $6.95 | 1 | $6.95 |
| M5x16mm Screws | Stainless Steel, for attaching the leadscrew block to the Cross-Slide Plate | FarmBot Shop | $0.48 | 4 | $1.92 |
| NEMA 17 Stepper Motor | Dual 5mm shafts | $30.00 | 1 | $30.00 | |
| NEMA 17 Cable | 2.5m length | 1 | |||
| Rotary Encoder | Differential output, 200 line/rev minimum, 5mm bore | $50.00 | 1 | $50.00 | |
| Rotary Encoder Cable | 2.5m length | 1 | |||
| Motor Housing | Waterproof 3D printed plastic | Shapeways | $30.86 | 1 | $30.86 |
| M3x10mm Screws | Stainless steel, for attaching the stepper motor to the mounting plate | FarmBot Shop | $0.30 | 4 | $1.20 |
| GT2 Pulley | Aluminum, 20 tooth, 5mm bore | OpenBuilds | $5.50 | 1 | $5.50 |
| M3x5mm Setscrew | Stainless steel, knurled end, two per GT2 pulley | McMaster Carr | $0.30 | 2 | $0.60 |
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