Plates and Brackets
Tech specs for the aluminum plates and brackets in FarmBot Genesis. Visit our shop to purchase parts.
Genesis | Genesis XL | Part | Notes | Price | Cost | Qty | Subtotal | Subtotal | Qty | Subtotal | Subtotal |
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Belt Clip Belt Clip - Slim Rev A | --- | $3.00 | $1.80 | 6 | $18.00 | $10.80 | 6 | $18.00 | $10.80 |
30mm Cable Carrier Mount Cable Carrier Mount - 30mm Rev A | --- | $8.00 | $2.00 | 1 | $8.00 | $2.00 | 1 | $8.00 | $2.00 |
80mm Cable Carrier Mount Cable Carrier Mount - 80mm Rev A | --- | $10.00 | $2.30 | 1 | $10.00 | $2.30 | 1 | $10.00 | $2.30 |
Cross-Slide Plate Genesis Cross-Slide Plate Rev C | --- | $25.00 | $5.80 | 1 | $25.00 | $5.80 | 1 | $25.00 | $5.80 |
Left Gantry Corner Bracket Gantry Corner Bracket - Left Rev B | --- | $15.00 | $4.75 | 1 | $15.00 | $4.75 | 1 | $15.00 | $4.75 |
Right Gantry Corner Bracket Gantry Corner Bracket - Right Rev B | --- | $15.00 | $4.50 | 1 | $15.00 | $4.50 | 1 | $15.00 | $4.50 |
Gantry Joining Bracket Gantry Joining Bracket Rev B | --- | $35.00 | $5.50 | 0 | --- | --- | 1 | $35.00 | $5.50 |
Gantry Wheel Plate Genesis Gantry Wheel Plate Rev C | --- | $20.00 | $4.35 | 2 | $40.00 | $8.70 | 2 | $40.00 | $8.70 |
Seed Trough Holder Mount Seed Trough Holder Mount Plate Rev A | --- | $5.00 | $2.75 | 1 | $5.00 | $2.75 | 1 | $5.00 | $2.75 |
3-Slot Toolbay Toolbay - 3-Slot Rev C | --- | $40.00 | $13.90 | 2 | $80.00 | $27.80 | 2 | $80.00 | $27.80 |
Z-Axis Hardstop Z-Axis Hardstop Rev A | --- | $3.00 | $1.45 | 2 | $6.00 | $2.90 | 2 | $6.00 | $2.90 |
Z-Axis Motor Mount Genesis Z-Axis Motor Mount Rev D | --- | $20.00 | $5.80 | 1 | $20.00 | $5.80 | 1 | $20.00 | $5.80 | TOTAL | 19 | $242.00 | $78.10 | 20 | $277.00 | $83.60 |
Component tests
Size and shape
Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
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Overall size | Measure the overall length, width, and height with digital calipers. | See spec in CAD models. | +/- 0.5mm |
M3 hole size | Measure the diameter of M3 holes using digital calipers. | 3.25mm | +/- 0.1mm |
M5 hole size | Measure the diameter of M5 holes using digital calipers. | 5.25mm | +/- 0.1mm |
Eccentric spacer hole size | Measure the diameter of eccentric spacer holes using digital calipers. | 7.18mm | + 0.05mm |
Squareness | Measure the angle of any 90 degree bends using a digital angle finder. | 90 deg | +/- 0.5 deg |
Deburred | Inspect all edges to ensure there are no burrs | 0 burrs | + 1 minor + 0 major |
Material and appearance
Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
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Material | Ensure the material is aluminum and will not rust by holding a magnet to the part. | Aluminum (no magnetic attraction) | N/A |
Sandblasting | Inspect for thorough sandblasting coverage. | 100% | - 1% |
Annodization | Inspect for thorough annodization coverage. | 100% | - 1% |
Engraving | Inspect engravings for aspect ratio, sharpness, and completeness. | No stretch or skew. Sharp edges. 100% complete. |
N/A |
Function
Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
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M3 screws | Insert M3 screws into M3 holes to ensure fit. | Screws should be insertable without interference. | N/A |
M5 screws | Insert M5 screws into M5 holes to ensure fit. | Screws should be insertable without interference. | N/A |
Eccentric spacers | Insert an eccentric spacer into an eccentric spacer hole to ensure fit. | Spacer should fit snug without excessive play. | Light tapping with a hammer is permissible. |
Nut bars | Fasten nut bars of appropriate lengths between holes according to FarmBot system design. | Nut bars should be fastenable without screw/hole interference. | N/A |
Motors | Attach motors according to the FarmBot system design. | M3 screws should fasten without screw/hole interference. Motor shaft should be centered in hole and make no contact with the plate or bracket. | N/A |