Watering Nozzle
Documentation and assembly instructions for the FarmBot Genesis watering nozzle
- Component list
- Step 1: Assemble the watering nozzle
- Step 2: Install the basic tool hardware
- Step 3: Assemble the solenoid valve and pressure regulator
- Step 4: Mount the solenoid valve and pressure regulator
- Step 5: Wire up the solenoid valve
- Step 6: Connect the tubing
- Step 7: Connect FarmBot to the water source
- What’s next?
The watering nozzle accepts a concentrated stream of water coming from the UTM and turns it into a gentle shower for your plants.
25 minutes
This is the estimated time it will take to assemble the Watering Nozzle
Component list
Qty. | Component |
---|---|
1 | Watering Nozzle Bottom |
1 | Watering Nozzle Top |
2 | M3 x 10mm Screws |
2 | M3 Locknuts |
3 | M5 x 30mm Screws |
3 | M5 Washers |
3 | M5 Locknuts |
3 | Ring Magnets |
1 | Jumper Link |
1 | Pressure Regulator |
1 | Garden Hose (not supplied with FarmBot kits) |
1 | Garden Hose Adapter |
1 | Solenoid Valve |
1 | Barbed Adapter |
1 | Coupler |
Step 1: Assemble the watering nozzle
Press the watering nozzle bottom into the watering nozzle top. The two pieces only fit together in one orientation.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.45.17 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.45.17 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.45.17_PM.png)
Step 2: Install the basic tool hardware
Install the magnets and tool verification jumper link using M5 x 30mm screws and M3 x 10mm screws and the instructions in the basic tool hardware reference guide. The M5 screws will secure the watering nozzle bottom and the watering nozzle top together.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.41.38_PM.png)
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.41.38_PM.png)
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.50 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.50 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.41.50_PM.png)
Step 3: Assemble the solenoid valve and pressure regulator
Screw one of the barbed adapters onto the solenoid valve inlet.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.05.13 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.05.13 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.05.13_PM.png)
Screw the pressure regulator onto the solenoid valve outlet. Use PTFE tape to seal the threads according to the reference guide.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.05.21 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.05.21 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.05.21_PM.png)
Screw one of the barbed adapters onto the pressure regulator.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.05.30 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.05.30 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.05.30_PM.png)
Step 4: Mount the solenoid valve and pressure regulator
Attach one of the peripheral mount plates to the left gantry column using three M5 x 16mm screws and tee nuts.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.15.32 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.15.32 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.15.32_PM.png)
Attach the solenoid valve assembly to the peripheral mount plate using two 200mm zip ties. The pressure regulator should be on top of the solenoid valve when mounted.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.18.25 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.18.25 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.18.25_PM.png)
Step 5: Wire up the solenoid valve
Connect the solenoid valve cable to the solenoid valve’s terminals. Note: in a few steps from now, you will connect the other end of the cable to the Farmduino.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.19.17 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.19.17 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.19.17_PM.png)
Step 6: Connect the tubing
Push the water tube coming from the y-axis cable carrier onto the top barbed adapter.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 5.21.26 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 5.21.26 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_5.21.26_PM.png)
Push the water tube coming from the x-axis cable carrier (where it is mounted to the gantry) onto the bottom barbed adapter.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 5.21.49 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 5.21.49 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_5.21.49_PM.png)
Step 7: Connect FarmBot to the water source
Screw the garden hose adapter onto the garden hose. Note that you will need to provide a garden hose of the appropriate length to connect FarmBot to your municipal water source - one is not provided with the FarmBot kits.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.27.02 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.27.02 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.27.02_PM.png)
Screw the final barbed adapter onto the garden hose adapter.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.27.09 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 2.27.09 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_2.27.09_PM.png)
Push the water tube coming from the x-axis cable carrier (where it is mounted to the tracks) onto the barbed adapter connected to the hose.
![Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 5.20.17 PM.png Screen Shot 2018-08-08 at 5.20.17 PM.png](/v1.4/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.4/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2018-08-08_at_5.20.17_PM.png)