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    FarmBot Genesis v1.6

    • Intro to FarmBot Genesis
      • High Level Overview
      • Assembly Preparation
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Change Log
      • Past Versions
    • Supporting Infrastructure
      • Fixed Raised Bed
      • Mobile Raised Bed
      • Wood Posts
      • Pier Block Supports
    • Tracks
    • Gantry
      • Assemble the Gantry Wheel Plates
      • Construct the Gantry Structure
      • Attach the Drivetrain
    • Cross-Slide
    • Z-Axis
    • Cables and Tubing
      • Z-Axis Cable Carrier
      • Y-Axis Cable Carrier
      • X-Axis Cable Carrier
      • X-Axis Motors
      • Lighting
    • Tools
      • Universal Tool Mount
      • Camera
      • Seeder
      • Watering Nozzle
      • Rotary Tool
      • Weeder
      • Soil Sensor
      • Toolbays
    • Electronics

    Extras

    • CAD Models
    • Maintenance
      • General Maintenance
      • Track Maintenance
      • Gantry Maintenance
      • UTM and Tool Maintenance
      • Storing FarmBot for Winter
      • Thermal Management
    • Troubleshooting
      • Picking Up Seeds
      • Z-Axis Movements
      • Track Tolerance
      • Why is my FarmBot not moving?
      • Are my encoders working?
    • Mods and Add-Ons
      • Maximizing Output
      • Capture and Use Rainwater
      • Power FarmBot with Solar
      • Turn FarmBot into a Weather Station
      • Monitor Resource Usage
      • Use FarmBot as a 3D CNC Camera Rig
      • Complete the Cycle with Compost
      • Monitor FarmBot with a Webcam
      • Bees, Worms, Chickens, and More!
      • Take Time Lapse Plant Photography
      • Put FarmBot in a Greenhouse
      • Control Servos
      • Control Relays
      • Tool Spec
    • Reference Docs
      • Basic Tool Hardware
      • Belt Installation
      • Eccentric Spacer Adjustment
      • Farmduino Peripheral Pin Numbers
      • Pinout References
      • Seeds

    Bill of Materials

    • Extrusions
    • Plates and Brackets
    • Plastic Parts
    • Fasteners and Hardware
    • Drivetrain
    • Electronics and Wiring
    • Tubing
    • Packaging

    Manufacturing

    • Pre-Assembly
      • Tools
        • UTM
        • Seeder
        • Watering Nozzle
        • Rotary Tool
        • Weeder
        • Soil Sensor
      • V-Wheels
      • Electronics Box
    • Packing
      • Pallet Stacking
      • Extrusion and Leadscrew Kit
      • Main Carton
      • Hardware Kit
      • Plate Kit
      • Plastic Parts Kit
      • Cable Kit
      • Motor Kit
      • Power Supply
      • Assembly Tools
      • Solenoid Valve
      • Vacuum Pump

Troubleshooting

  • What’s next?

Having issues with your FarmBot’s hardware? Try looking through our troubleshooting guides below. If you have software related issues, please see the Software Troubleshooting Guide.

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Still having issues? Please email support@farm.bot or consider posting in the community forum.

What’s next?

  • Picking Up Seeds

    The FarmBot fails to pick up seeds entirely, frequently drops seeds when moving, or sucks seeds fully into the needle or vacuum system.

  • Z-Axis Movements

    The z-axis frequently stalls when moving upwards. Movements may fail to complete, and in some cases the z-axis may even stall and then begin moving in the opposite direction.

  • Track Tolerance

  • Why is my FarmBot not moving?

    Problem description: FarmBot is having trouble with movements. This Troubleshooting document has been adapted from a post that was originally written by Marc Dingena on the FarmBot Community Forum.

  • Are my encoders working?

    Problem description: FarmBot is having trouble with measuring movements. Learn how to interpret and diagnose common encoder issues, what causes them, and how to fix them.

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