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FarmBot Genesis V1.1

Intro to FarmBot Genesis

High Level Overview
Change Log
Assembly Preparation
Past Versions

Tracks

Building a Raised Bed
Setting up Wooden Posts Only
Assemble the Tracks

Gantry

Assemble the Gantry Wheel Plates
Construct the Gantry Structure
Attach the Drivetrain
Feed and Secure the Belts

Cross-Slide

Install the Cross-Slide on the Gantry
Cross-Slide Assembly

Z-Axis

Capture and Use Rainwater
Assemble the Z-Axis
Install the Z-Axis

Cables and Tubing
Tools

Camera
Seed Injector
Watering Nozzle
Weeder
Soil Sensor
Tool Spec
Tool Bay

Electronics

Assemble the Electronics Box
Plug Everything In

Universal Tool Mount

Assemble the UTM
Wire up the UTM

Mods and Add-Ons

Power FarmBot with Solar
Turn FarmBot into a Weather Station
Monitor Resource Usage
Use FarmBot as a 3D CNC Camera Rig
Complete the Cycle with Compost
Bees, Worms, Chickens, and More!
Take Time Lapse Plant Photography
Put FarmBot in a Greenhouse
Control Lights with FarmBot
Add a Webcam to FarmBot

Reference Docs

Assemble the V-Wheels
Belt Clip Installation
CAD Models and Drawings
Pre-Order FarmBot
Bill of Materials

Extrusions
Fasteners and Hardware
Drivetrain
Electronics and Wiring
Tubing
Shopping List
Plates
3D Prints
Miscellaneous

Maintenance Guide

Track Maintenance
Gantry Maintenance
UTM Maintenance
Tools Maintenance
Z-Axis Maintenance
Cross-Slide Maintenance

Z-Axis

Documentation and Assembly Instructions for the FarmBot Genesis Z-Axis

What’s next?

What’s next?

Assemble the Z-Axis

FarmBot and its documentation are 100% open-source