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 | MAX Qty | MAX Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 x 4mm Screws | $0.15 | 8 | $1.20 | 8 | $1.20 | 8 | $1.20 |
| M2.5 x 16mm M/F Standoffs * | $0.50 | 4 | $2.00 | 4 | $2.00 | 4 | $2.00 |
| M3 x 6mm Screws | $0.10 | 10 | $1.00 | 10 | $1.00 | 10 | $1.00 |
| M3 x 12mm Screws | $0.15 | 40 | $6.00 | 40 | $6.00 | 40 | $6.00 |
| M3 x 35mm Screws | $0.20 | 4 | $0.80 | 4 | $0.80 | 4 | $0.80 |
| M3 Locknuts | $0.10 | 20 | $2.00 | 20 | $2.00 | 20 | $2.00 |
| M5 x 10mm Screws | $0.15 | 150 | $22.50 | 225 | $33.75 | 400 | $60.00 |
| M5 x 16mm Screws | $0.20 | 40 | $8.00 | 40 | $8.00 | 40 | $8.00 |
| M5 x 30mm Screws | $0.30 | 45 | $13.50 | 45 | $13.50 | 45 | $13.50 |
| M5 Flange Locknuts | $0.10 | 70 | $7.00 | 70 | $7.00 | 70 | $7.00 |
| M5 x 6mm Spacers | $0.20 | 30 | $6.00 | 30 | $6.00 | 30 | $6.00 |
| M5 x 6mm Eccentric Spacers | $2.00 | 15 | $30.00 | 15 | $30.00 | 15 | $30.00 |
| M5 Tee Nuts | $0.40 | 20 | $8.00 | 20 | $8.00 | 20 | $8.00 |
| 20mm Nut Bar | $1.50 | 6 | $9.00 | 6 | $9.00 | 6 | $9.00 |
| 40mm Nut Bar | $1.75 | 28 | $49.00 | 54 | $94.50 | 134 | $234.50 |
| 60mm Nut Bar | $2.00 | 20 | $40.00 | 24 | $48.00 | 24 | $48.00 |
| 100mm Nut Bar * | $2.50 | 2 | $5.00 | 6 | $15.00 | - | - |
| 140mm Nut Bar * | $3.00 | - | - | 2 | $6.00 | - | - |
| 25mm Wood Screws | $0.05 | 35 | $1.75 | 60 | $3.00 | 124 | $6.20 |
| Dowel Pins * | $2.00 | 6 | $12.00 | 20 | $40.00 | 52 | $104.00 |
| 15 x 5 x 5mm Ring Magnets | $3.00 | 21 | $63.00 | 21 | $63.00 | 21 | $63.00 |
| Zip Ties * | $0.05 to $0.10 | 85 | $5.25 | 85 | $5.25 | 85 | $5.25 |
| Assembly Tools | $1.00 to $5.00 | 8 | $32.00 | 8 | $32.00 | 8 | $32.00 |
| TOTALS | 665 | $252.20 | 809 | $415.20 | 1,160 | $648.65 |
* See special note in BOM listing
M2.5 x 4mm 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.
| Threads | M2.5 |
| Length | 4mm |
| Drive Size | 2mm hex |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Price | $0.15 |
| Quantity | 8 (pre-assembled in the electronics box) |
| Internal Part Name | M2.5 x 4mm Screw (2mm Hex Drive) |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.009 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
M3 Screws
M3 screws are used throughout FarmBot for mounting motors and other small electronic components on the tools.
| Threads | M3 x 0.5mm |
| Lengths | 6mm, 12mm, 35mm |
| Trade Name | M3 Low-Profile Socket Head Cap Screw |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Head Height | 2mm |
| Head Diameter | 5.5mm |
| Drive Size | 2mm hex |
| Price | 6mm - $0.10 12mm - $0.15 35mm - $0.20 |
| Quantity | 6mm - 10 12mm - 40 35mm - 4 (pre-assembled in the electronics box) |
| Internal Part Name | M3 x 6mm ScrewM3 x 12mm ScrewM3 x 35mm Screw |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | 6mm - $0.008 12mm - $0.012 35mm - $0.032 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
M3 x 6mm Screws
M3 x 12mm Screws
M3 x 35mm Screws
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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.
| Threads | M5 x 0.8mm |
| Lengths | 10, 16, and 30mm |
| Trade Name | Button-Head Socket Cap Screw |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Head Height | 2.75mm |
| Head Diameter | 9.5mm |
| Drive Size | 3mm hex |
| Price | 10mm - $0.15 16mm - $0.20 30mm - $0.30 |
| Quantity | 10mm - Genesis: 150, Genesis XL: 225, Genesis MAX: 400 16mm - 40 30mm - 45 |
| Internal Part Name | M5 x 10mm ScrewM5 x 16mm ScrewM5 x 30mm Screw |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | 10mm - $0.023 16mm - $0.029 30mm - $0.049 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
M5 x 10mm Screws
M5 x 16mm Screws
M5 x 30mm Screws
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 | Stainless Steel |
| Price | M3 - $0.10 M5 - $0.15 |
| Quantity | M3 - 20 (4 pieces pre-assembled in electronics box, 16 pieces packed in bag) M5 - 70 |
| Internal Part Name | M3 LocknutM5 Flange Locknut |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | M3 - $0.014 M5 - $0.08 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
M3 Locknuts
M5 Flange Locknuts
Spacers
These spacers are used to offset V-wheels from plates so that they may engage extrusions.
| Material | Aluminum |
| Outer Diameter | 10mm |
| Inner Diameter | 5.1mm |
| Length | 6mm |
| Price | $0.20 |
| Quantity | 30 (12 extra) |
| Internal Part Name | M5 x 6mm Spacer |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.10 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
M5 x 6mm Spacers
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 Diameter | Fits into a 7.12mm hole |
| Hex Size | 8mm |
| Divot | Indicates shortest distance from rim to bore |
| Price | $2.00 |
| Quantity | 15 |
| Internal Part Name | M5 x 6mm Eccentric Spacer |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.30 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
M5 x 6mm Eccentric Spacers
Standoffs
These M/F standoffs are used to offset the Raspberry Pi from the electronics box mounting bosses. They come pre-assembled in the electronics box.
Your bot may not have standoffs
v1.5 kits shipped before November 1st, 2020 included standoffs, while v1.5 kits shipped after November 1st, 2020 do not include any standoffs.
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Lengths | 16mm |
| Male Threads | M2.5 |
| Female Threads | M2.5, 4mm length |
| Price | $0.50 |
| Quantity | 4 or 0 (see note above) |
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 |
| Fits Slot Size | 6 |
| Price | $0.40 |
| Quantity | 20 |
| Internal Part Name | M5 SS Drop-in Tee Nuts |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.16 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
Nut Bars
These stainless steel bars act as long tee nuts allowing M5 screws to securely hold plates, brackets, and other components to a v-slot extrusion.
Quantities may vary
v1.5 kits shipped before November 1st, 2020 included dowel pins to help better align extrusions. However, due to feedback from customers that the dowel pins were difficult to use, v1.5 kits shipped after November 1st, 2020 replaced the function dowel pins provided with new extra-long 100mm and 140mm nut bars.
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Overall Lengths | 20mm, 40mm, 60mm, 100mm, 140mm |
| Threads | M5 x 0.8mm |
| Fits Slot Size | 6 |
| Price | 20mm - $1.50 40mm - $1.75 60mm - $2.00 100mm - $2.50 140mm - $3.00 |
| Quantity | Genesis 20mm - 6 40mm - 28 60mm - 20 100mm - 2 or 0 (see note above) Genesis XL 20mm - 6 40mm - 54 60mm - 24 100mm - 6 or 0 (see note above) 140mm - 2 or 0 (see note above) Genesis MAX 20mm - 6 40mm - 134 60mm - 24 |
| Internal Part Name | 20mm Nut Bar40mm Nut Bar60mm Nut Bar100mm Nut Bar140mm Nut Bar |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | 20mm - $0.39 40mm - $0.49 60mm - $0.59 100mm - $0.89 140mm - $0.95 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
20mm Nut Bar
40mm Nut Bar
60mm Nut Bar
100mm Nut Bar
140mm Nut Bar
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 | Genesis - 35 Genesis XL - 60 Genesis MAX - 124 |
| Internal Part Name | 25mm Wood Screw |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.006 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
Dowel Pins
These pins are used to help align track extrusions and the gantry main beams.
Not inlcuded with all v1.5 kits
v1.5 kits shipped before November 1st, 2020 included dowel pins to help better align extrusions. However, due to feedback from customers that the dowel pins were difficult to use, v1.5 kits shipped after November 1st, 2020 replaced the function dowel pins provided with new extra-long 100mm and 140mm nut bars.
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Length | 40mm |
| Diameter 1 | 4.2mm |
| Diameter 2 | 4.25mm |
| Price | $2.00 |
| Quantity | Genesis: 6 or 0 (see note above) Genesis XL: 20 or 0 (see note above) Genesis MAX: 52 |
Ring Magnets
These magnets keep tools attached to the UTM.
| Material | Neodymium (NdFeB) |
| Coating | Nickle (Ni) |
| Magnetization | Through ring |
| Outer Diameter | 15mm |
| Inner Diameter | 5mm |
| Thickness | 5mm |
| Price | $3.00 |
| Quantity | 21 (6 extras included, 3 come pre-mounted to the UTM) |
| Internal Part Name | 15 x 5 x 5mm Ring Magnet |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.36 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
Zip Ties
Zip ties are used to fasten the vacuum pump and solenoid valve to their mounts, and for cable management throughout FarmBot.
Quantities may vary
v1.5 kits shipped before November 1st, 2020 included 60mm zip ties, while v1.5 kits shipped after November 1st, 2020 did not include any 60mm zip ties.
| Material | Nylon |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 60mm, 100mm, and 200mm |
| Price | 60mm - $0.05 100mm - $0.07 200mm - $0.10 |
| Quantity | 60mm - 50 or 0 (see note above) 100mm - 25 200mm - 10 |
| Internal Part Name | 100mm Zip Tie200mm Zip Tie |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | 100mm - $0.006 200mm - $0.015 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
60mm Zip Ties
100mm Zip Ties
200mm Zip Ties
Tools
FarmBot Genesis kits include all of the tools required to complete assembly.
3mm Hex Driver
This hex (allen) driver is used to tighten all of the M5 screws on FarmBot.
| Hex Size | 3mm |
| Bit | Hardened steel with a titanium nitride coating |
| Handle | Blue anodized aluminum |
| Label | 3.0mm |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 3mm Hex Driver |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $1.80 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
2mm Hex Driver
This hex (allen) driver is used to tighten all of the M3 screws and setscrews on FarmBot.
| Hex Size | 2mm |
| Bit | Hardened steel with a titanium nitride coating |
| Handle | Blue anodized aluminum |
| Label | 2.0mm |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 2mm Hex Driver |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $1.80 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
8mm Box Wrench
This box wrench is used to tighten all of the M5 screws on FarmBot.
| Box Size | 8mm |
| Handle | Black anodized aluminum |
| Label | 8.0 BOX |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 8mm Nut Driver |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $1.90 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
5.5mm Box Wrench
This box wrench is used to tighten all of the M3 locknuts on FarmBot.
| Box Size | 5.5mm |
| Handle | Black anodized aluminum |
| Label | 5.5 BOX |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 5.5mm Nut Driver |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $1.90 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
8mm Wrench
The wrench is for tightening M5 locknuts and adjusting eccentric spacers throughout FarmBot.
| Size | 8mm |
| Label | 8mm |
| Price | $3.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 8mm Thin Wrench |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.10 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
5.5mm Wrench
| Size | 5.5mm |
| Label | 5.5mm |
| Price | $3.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 5.5mm Thin Wrench |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.20 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
Phillips Screwdriver
Use this screwdriver to mount your track end plates, track joining plates, and toolbays.
| Bit | 6mm phillips |
| Handle | Clear plastic |
| Label | 6mm phillips |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | Phillips Screwdriver (6mm bit size) |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $1.30 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
2mm Allen Key
Use this tool to tighten the bits in the handles of the other drivers.
| Size | 2mm |
| Price | $1.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 2mm Allen Key |
| Vendor | |
| $/pc | $0.05 |
| Component Tests | Fasteners and hardware tests |
| Notes |
