Tracks
Documentation for the FarmBot Genesis V0.8 Tracks
Change Log
- The track plates are now 5mm thick
- 3D printed cable carrier brackets have an added gusset to prevent deformation due to cable carrier weight, residual internal tension from the printing process, and day/night heat cycling
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Bill of Materials
| Part Name | Description | Source | $/unit | Qty. | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Posts | Can be aluminum extrusions, wood posts, or other supporting infrastructure | - | - | 6 | - |
| Track Extrusions | 20x40mm, 1.5m length V-Slot Aluminum Extrusions | OpenBuilds | $19.50 | 4 | $78.00 |
| Track Plates | 5mm thick aluminum plates to join Track Extrusions end to end and to supporting infrastructure | Big Blue Saw | $5.00 | 6 | $30.00 |
| Fasteners | For attaching the Track Joining Plates to the Vertical Posts. Could be wood screws, machine screws with tee nuts, etc. | Hardware Store | $0.20 | 12 | $2.40 |
| M5x10mm Screws | Stainless steel, 0.8 thread pitch, low-profile 3mm hex heads | McMaster Carr | $0.25 | 30 | $7.50 |
| Tee Nuts | Stainless steel, for attaching M5 screws to OpenBuilds aluminum extrusions | $0.30 | 28 | $8.40 | |
| M5 Locknuts | M5 stainless steel locknuts with nylon insert, 0.8mm thread pitch | McMaster Carr | $0.08 | 2 | $0.16 |
| Cable Carrier | 1.5m length, 15x40mm | Inventables | $38.20 | 1 | $38.20 |
| Cable Carrier Mounting Bracket | 3D printed | Shpeways | $9.99 | 1 | $9.99 |
| Cable Carrier Support Brackets | 3D printed | Shapeways | $6.36 | 10 | $63.60 |
| GT2 Timing Belt | 10m | Alibaba | $1.33 | 10 | $13.30 |
| Total | $271.15 |
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