Installation tips

Watch the short video below to understand how to provide power, water, and an internet connection to your FarmBot in a safe a reliable way.

Organize your parts

When you first open up your FarmBot hardware package, pull out all of the component bags and boxes so that you develop a full idea of what’s included, and so that you can place them on a table in locations that make sense to you. For the most part, components are already organized inside the boxes, but it is still good to take a look over everything.

Handle with care

The aluminum extrusions may have sharp corners and edges.

We'll make it right

If anything is missing or damaged from your box of components, let us know right away at contact@farm.bot. We’ll ship out replacement parts as soon as we can.

Plan accordingly

FarmBot Genesis is a complex machine with over 1,000 components in total. Be prepared to spend the following amount of time assembling your FarmBot. Remember, these are just assembly time estimations. Depending on your skill level you may need more or less time. Consider assembling FarmBot with a friend to significantly speed things up and help reduce mistakes.

Subassembly Estimated Time (Genesis) Estimated Time (Genesis XL)
Supporting Infrastructure 8 hours
(raised bed)
12 hours
(raised bed)
Tracks 2 hours 4 hours
Gantry 2 hours 2 hours
Cross-Slide 1 hour 1 hour
Z-Axis 1 hour 1 hour
Cables and Tubing 2 hours 3 hours
Electronics Box 30 minutes 30 minutes
TOTAL 17 hours 25 hours

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