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FarmBot

Quick Overview

An open-source CNC farming robot that serves as the foundation for Johnny Autoseed systems. FarmBot automates the entire growing process with precision control and yields approximately 1 cup of vegetables per day per square meter.

Status: Active Integration Updated: 2024-12-17

What is this?

FarmBot is the core technology underlying Johnny Autoseed’s automated farming capabilities. It’s an open-source CNC farming robot that provides precise control over planting, watering, and monitoring of crops, with proven ROI periods ranging from 6-24 months depending on model size.

Product Lines

Genesis v1.7 (Current)

• Area: 1.5m x 3m (4.5m²)
• Assembly time: 3 hours
• 90% pre-assembled
• Silver anodized aluminum construction

Genesis XL v1.7 (Current)

• Area: 3m x 6m (18m²)
• Assembly time: 4 hours
• 90% pre-assembled
• Services larger areas efficiently

Genesis v1.8 (Coming Soon)

• Expected February shipping
• Enhanced assembly speed
• Refined appearance
• Same reliable coverage area

Genesis XL v1.8 (Coming Soon)

• Expected February shipping
• Double width and length of v1.8
• Enhanced improvements
• Maximized growing area

Technical Specifications

Hardware Components

• NEMA 17 stepper motors
• TMC2130 stepper drivers
• Raspberry Pi 4B (1.5GHz quad-core)
• Farmduino v1.6 microcontroller
• IP67 rainproof USB camera
• Custom aluminum extrusion tracks
• 24V solenoid valve
• LED indicators and customizable buttons

Performance Metrics

• Position accuracy: 2mm
• Water efficiency: Up to 70% savings
• Power usage: ~100W during operation
• Network: WiFi + Ethernet
• Input voltage: 110-220V AC

Growing Capabilities

Based on detailed analysis of 33 common crops:

• Average yield: 0.42 cups/m²/day
• Optimal yield: 1.00 cups/m²/day (top 10 crops)
• Supports most vegetables under 0.5m height
• Ideal for leafy greens, root vegetables, and compact plants

ROI Analysis

Direct Costs (Monthly)

• Seeds: ~$6.00
• Water: ~$2.25
• Electricity: ~$1.03
• Total direct costs: ~$9.28

Cost Savings

• Genesis: $45/month($540/year)
• Genesis XL: $225/month($2,700/year)
• Genesis MAX: $615/month($7,380/year)

ROI Periods

• Genesis: ~2 years
• Genesis XL: ~1 year
• Genesis MAX: ~6 months

Integration APIs

• Web-based control interface
• Real-time monitoring
• Automated scheduling
• Custom sequence support
• Data logging and analytics

Installation Requirements

1. Raised bed or similar infrastructure
2. Power supply (110/220V)
3. Water connection (3/4” GHT)
4. Internet connectivity
5. Basic assembly tools

Resources & Links

Internal Connections

• Johnny Autoseed - Main project integration
• Robot Gardening - Techniques and best practices

External Resources

• FarmBot Official Site
• Documentation
• GitHub Repository

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Connections

• Areas: Projects | Robotics | Open Source
• Topics:roboticsfarmingautomationopen-source
• Related: Johnny Autoseed | Garden Automation

Last updated: 2024-12-17