Fasteners and Hardware
Tech specs for the fasteners and hardware in FarmBot Genesis. Visit our shop to purchase parts.
Component | $/Unit | Genesis Qty | Genesis Subtotal | XL Qty | XL Subtotal |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
M2.5 x 4mm Screws | $0.15 | 8 | $1.20 | 8 | $1.20 |
M2.5 x 6mm M/F Standoffs | $0.50 | 4 | $2.00 | 4 | $2.00 |
M2.5 x 16mm M/F Standoffs | $0.50 | 4 | $2.00 | 4 | $2.00 |
M3 x 6mm Screws | $0.10 | 10 | $1.00 | 10 | $1.00 |
M3 x 12mm Screws | $0.15 | 40 | $6.00 | 40 | $6.00 |
M3 Locknuts | $0.10 | 20 | $2.00 | 20 | $2.00 |
M5 x 10mm Screws | $0.15 | 175 | $26.25 | 250 | $37.50 |
M5 x 16mm Screws | $0.20 | 40 | $8.00 | 40 | $8.00 |
M5 x 30mm Screws | $0.30 | 45 | $13.50 | 45 | $13.50 |
M5 Locknuts | $0.10 | 70 | $7.00 | 70 | $7.00 |
M5 Washers | $0.05 | 100 | $5.00 | 100 | $5.00 |
M5 x 6mm Spacers | $0.20 | 30 | $6.00 | 30 | $6.00 |
M5 x 6mm Eccentric Spacers | $2.00 | 15 | $30.00 | 15 | $30.00 |
M5 Tee Nuts | $0.40 | 175 | $70.00 | 250 | $100.00 |
25mm Wood Screws | $0.05 | 35 | $1.75 | 60 | $3.00 |
Dowel Pins | $2.00 | 6 | $12.00 | 20 | $40.00 |
TOTALS | 777 | $193.70 | 966 | $264.20 |
M2.5 Screws
These screws are used to mount the electronics boards into the electronics box with the M2.5 M/F standoffs as an intermediary component.
Length | 4mm |
Threads | M2.5 |
Drive Size | 2mm |
Price | $0.15 |
Quantity | 8 |
M2.5 x 4mm Screws
![M2.5x4.jpg M2.5x4.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M2.5x4.jpg)
M3 Screws
M3 screws are used throughout FarmBot for mounting motors and other small electronic components on the tools.
Trade Name | M3 Low-Profile Socket Head Cap Screw |
Material | 18-8 Stainless Steel |
Lengths | 6mm, 12mm |
Threads | M3 x 0.5mm |
Head Height | 2mm |
Head Diameter | 5.5mm |
Socket Size | 2mm Hex |
Tensile Strength | 70,000 psi |
Price | 6mm - $0.10 12mm - $0.15 |
Quantity | 6mm - 10 12mm - 40 |
M3 x 6mm Screws
![M3x5.jpg M3x5.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M3x5.jpg)
M3 x 12mm Screws
![Msx10.jpg Msx10.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/Msx10.jpg)
M5 Screws
M5 button-head screws of various lengths are used throughout FarmBot to attach plates and 3D printed parts to extrusions, V-wheels to plates, and other components together. They are usually used in combination with M5 washers, and terminated with an M5 tee nut or locknut. The button head provides a wide bearing surface, a low-profile head, and a finished appearance. Length is measured from under the head.
Trade Name | Button-Head Socket Cap Screw |
Material | 18-8 Stainless Steel |
Tensile Strength | 70,000psi |
Lengths | 10, 16, and 30mm |
Threads | M5, 0.8 pitch |
Head Type | 3mm Hex |
Head Height | 2.75mm |
Head Diameter | 9.5mm |
Price | 10mm - $0.15 16mm - $0.20 30mm - $0.30 |
Quantity | 10mm - Genesis: 175, Genesis XL: 250 16mm - 40 30mm - 45 |
M5 x 10mm Screws
![M5x10.jpg M5x10.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M5x10.jpg)
M5 x 16mm Screws
![M5x16.jpg M5x16.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M5x16.jpg)
M5 x 30mm Screws
![M5x30.jpg M5x30.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M5x30.jpg)
Locknuts
Locknuts are used throughout FarmBot to secure M3 and M5 screws in place. The nylon insert allows the locknut to resist loosening when subjected to vibration.
Trade Name | Nylon-Insert Locknut |
Threads | M3 x 0.5mm, M5 x 0.8mm |
Height | M3 - 4mm M5 - 5mm |
Width | M3 - 5.5mm M5 - 8mm |
Material | 18-8 Stainless Steel |
Price | M3 - $0.10 M5 - $0.15 |
Quantity | M3 - 20 M5 - 70 |
M3 Locknuts
![M3 locknuts.jpg M3 locknuts.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M3_locknuts.jpg)
M5 Locknuts
![M5locknuts.jpg M5locknuts.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M5locknuts.jpg)
Washers
Washers are used throughout FarmBot in combination with screws and locknuts. They allow nuts to be tightened on plastic components and plates while preventing damage and distributing load.
Material | 18-8 Stainless Steel |
Outer Diameter | 10mm |
Inner Diameter | 5.3mm |
Thickness | 0.9 to 1.1mm |
Price | $0.05 |
Quantity | 100 |
M5 Washers
![M5 Washer.jpg M5 Washer.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M5_Washer.jpg)
Spacers
These spacers are used to offset V-wheels from plates so that they may engage extrusions.
Material | Aluminum |
Outer Diameter | 10mm |
Inner Diameter | 5.10mm |
Length | 6mm |
Price | $0.20 |
Quantity | 30 (12 extra) |
M5 x 6mm Spacers
![M5 Spacer.jpg M5 Spacer.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/M5_Spacer.jpg)
Eccentric Spacers
When rotated, eccentric spacers accurately position V-wheels on a plate such that they can firmly engage V-slot aluminum extrusions. They are only used on wheels on one side of an extrusion. Adjustments are made by using a 8mm wrench on the spacer itself.
Material | Stainless Steel |
Height | 6mm (not including rim) |
Bore | 5mm |
Rim | Fits into a 7.12mm hole |
Hex Size | 8mm |
Divot | Indicates shortest distance from rim to bore |
Price | $2.00 |
Quantity | 15 |
M5 x 6mm Eccentric Spacers
![Eccentric `.jpg Eccentric `.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/Eccentric_.jpg)
Standoffs
These M/F standoffs are used to offset the electronics boards from the electronics box mounting bosses. As of the v1.4 release, they come pre-assembled in the electronics box.
Material | Stainless steel |
Lengths | 6mm, 16mm |
Male Threads | M2.5 |
Female Threads | M2.5, 4mm length |
Price | $0.50 |
Quantity | 4 - 6mm length 4 - 16mm length |
Tee Nuts
Combined with screws, these drop-in style tee nuts allow components such as plates and 3D printed parts to be attached quickly and securely anywhere on a V-slot aluminum extrusion.
Trade Name | Drop-in Tee Nut |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Threads | M5 x 0.8mm pitch |
Fits Slot Size | 6 |
Price | $0.40 |
Quantity | Genesis: 175 Genesis XL: 250 |
M5 Tee Nuts
![Tee Nuts.jpg Tee Nuts.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/Tee_Nuts.jpg)
Wood Screws
These are used to attach the track end plates and track joining plates to supporting infrastructure such as a raised.
Material | Steel |
Finish | Black Oxide |
Length | 25mm |
Head Diameter | 12mm |
Price | $0.05 |
Quantity | 35 |
![Wood Screws.jpg Wood Screws.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/Wood_Screws.jpg)
Dowel Pins
These pins are used to help align track extrusions and the gantry main beams.
Material | Stainless Steel |
Length | 40mm |
Diameter 1 | 4.2mm |
Diameter 2 | 4.25mm |
Price | $2.00 |
Quantity | Genesis: 6 Genesis XL: 20 |
![IMG_0514.jpg IMG_0514.jpg](/v1.4/Extras/bom/_images/IMG_0514.jpg)
Looking for an alternative supplier of fasteners and hardware?
We recommend purchasing parts from McMaster Carr (US) or AccuGroup (Europe). Both suppliers have a wide variety of parts, fast shipping, and great customer service. They also sell components in different sizes than we do to support your custom modifications.