Push Button
These waterproof push buttons come pre-mounted on the top of the electronics box. The red button is reserved for E-STOP, the yellow for UNLOCK, and the three white ones are user-customizable. Each button includes a wiring harness and comes pre-connected to the Pi adapter board.
Common specs
| material | Stainless steel and plastic |
| Waterproof? | true |
| O-Ring? | Included |
| Wiring? | Included |
| CAD model | Onshape |
| Purchase | The FarmBot Shop |
Variant specs
Push Button - Yellow
| color | Yellow |
| Price | $6.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 1 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 1 |
| internal-part-name | LED Push Button - Yellow |
| cost | $2.79 |
Push Button - Red
| color | Red |
| Price | $6.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 1 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 1 |
| internal-part-name | LED Push Button - Red |
| cost | $2.79 |
Push Button - White
| color | White |
| Price | $6.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 3 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 3 |
| internal-part-name | LED Push Button - White |
| cost | $2.79 |
Push Button - Wiring Harness
| color | N/A |
| Price | $1.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 5 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 5 |
| internal-part-name | Push Button Wiring Harness |
| cost | $1.00 |
Push Button - Nut
| color | N/A |
| Price | $0.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 5 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 5 |
| internal-part-name | LED Push Button - Nut |
| cost | $0.00 |
Push Button - O-Ring
| color | N/A |
| Price | $0.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 5 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 5 |
| internal-part-name | LED Push Button - O-Ring |
| cost | $0.00 |
Component tests
| Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Measure the diameter of the threaded section using digital calipers. | 21.8mm | +/- 0.2mm |
| Electronics box fit | Check fit in electronics box. | Button should fit with minimal play such that o-ring is guaranteed to seal. | N/A |
| Length | Measure the overall length using digital calipers. | 40mm | +/- 1mm |
| O-ring | Inspect for the presence of an O-ring under the top flange. | Present | N/A |
| Waterproof | Drill a hole in a small plastic tub. Fasten the button to the hole and fill the tub with water. | The button should continue to operate when submerged, and prevent water from leaking. | N/A |
| Wiring harness | Connect wiring harness between button and Pi Adapter Board. | Button should work, harness should be of adequate length, and connectors should stay firmly attached. | N/A |
| Material | Ensure the material will not rust by holding a magnet to the part. | Stainless steel (no magnetic attraction) | Weak attraction to stainless steel is permissible. |
| Function | Bind a button to a sequence and press the button. | FarmBot should execute the sequence | N/A |
| Illumination | Power on FarmBot. | The E-stop button should be illuminated | N/A |