Z-Axis Cable Carrier
These hollow plastic chains are used throughout FarmBot to manage cables and tubing along each of the three axes.
Specs
| material | Black Nylon PA66 |
| length | 0.74m (37 links) + end pieces |
| inside height | 15mm |
| inside width | 50mm |
| outside height | 20mm |
| outside width | 60mm |
| pitch | 20mm |
| bending radius | 28mm |
| end piece configuration | Z configuration |
| Price | 30.0 |
| Quantity |
Genesis - 1
Genesis XL - 1 |
| CAD model | Onshape |
| Purchase | The FarmBot Shop |
| internal-part-name | Cable Carrier - 15 x 50 x 740mm (37 links + end pieces in Z configuration) |
| vendor | JFLO |
| vendor part number | J15BF.1.50N R28 |
| cost | $6.50 |
| notes | No plastic bag packaging |
Component tests
| Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Inspect the size marking embossed into the plastic. | See BOM spec | N/A |
| Length | Measure the length of the cable carrier using a measuring tape. | See BOM spec | 0 |
| End pieces | Inspect the orientation of the end pieces. | Oriented according to FarmBot system design | N/A |
| Mount fit | Connect the end pieces to the appropriate cable carrier mounts/supports using the appropriate hardware. | Should fit as expected | N/A |
| Contents fit | Inert all cables and tubing into each cable carrier according to FarmBot system design. | Should fit as expected | N/A |
End piece configuration
The image below illustrates the configuration of the end pieces. It is not representative of the actual length of the cable carrier.