Pre-order delivery timeline

Pre-orders are expected to be fulfilled in February of 2025, just in time for the Spring growing season. Please subscribe to our email newsletter for regular updates on our manufacturing progress and delivery timelines. Orders will be fulfilled on a first-in, first-out basis, with pre-order prices increasing over time up to our target MSRP of $2995 for Genesis v1.8 and $4395 for Genesis XL v1.8. Place your pre-order today to lock-in the most savings.

Key info

FarmBot Genesis is our flagship kit for prosumers and enthusiasts featuring our most advanced technology, features, and options. Coming 90% pre-assembled in the box, Genesis can be installed on an existing raised bed in an afternoon. It is suitable for fixed or mobile raised beds in classrooms, research labs, and backyards.

New in v1.8

• FarmBot Genesis is now even faster to assemble and has a more refined appearance thanks to semi-translucent extruded cable carrier supports along the gantry main beam and up the Z-axis. These new components better conceal FarmBot's wiring while also providing a professional diffused look for the LED strip at night.
• All-new track, gantry column, and gantry main beam aluminum extrusions significantly reduce weight throughout the machine to improve movement speed and reliability while also providing a more polished appearance.
• The vacuum pump has been relocated to the cross-slide to improve Z-axis movements and reduce interference with plants.
• The UTM has been upgraded with more powerful countersunk ring magnets to provide a greater holding force for all tools.
• New hardstop dampeners reduce metal on metal noise during homing and find axis length operations.
• Many plates and brackets have been refined to use less material without compromising on strength.
• Smaller cable carriers throughout the machine reduce overall size and weight, improving reliability of movements along all three axes.
• An updated electronics box and Pi adapter board move all LED indicator and some auxiliary push button functionality to the interior.
• The entire kit is now shipped in a single box, reducing the product's weight, carbon footprint, and the likelihood of incurring damage from transit.

Nominal machine dimensions

• Width: Up to 1.5m (Genesis) or 3m (Genesis XL)
• Length: Up to 3m (Genesis) or 6m (Genesis XL)
• Height: 0.75 to 1.5m

Note: Serviceable area will be slightly less, and the max supported plant height is approximately 0.5m. See the documentation for the maximum supported raised bed size.

What's in the box

• Pre-assembled left and right gantry columns
• Pre-assembled cross-slide and z-axis
• Pre-assembled cable carriers with cables and tubing
• Pre-assembled seed injector tool with vacuum pump, tubing, seed bin, seed tray, seed troughs, seed trough holder, and customizable luer lock needles
• Pre-assembled watering nozzle tool with solenoid valve, tubing, and adapters for a standard US garden hose
• Pre-assembled soil sensor tool
• Pre-assembled rotary tool with adjustable motor angle and interchangeable bits
• All aluminum tracks, gantry, and z-axis extrusions
• 5mm anodized aluminum plates
• Stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings and stainless steel hardware
• Injection molded UV stabilized ABS plastic components
• Four NEMA 17 stepper motors with rotary encoders for precision position tracking
• GT2 timing belts and aluminum pulleys
• 8mm stainless steel leadscrew and delrin block
• IP67 rainproof power supply with 110 and 220V AC input
• Raspberry Pi 4 and microSD card
• Farmduino microcontroller with integrated Trinamic TMC2130 stepper drivers and peripheral load detection circuitry
• Custom rainproof electronics enclosure
• Universal tool mount and cable
• IP67 rainproof USB camera and mount
• Two 3-slot toolbays
• All tools needed for assembly

What you need to provide

Planter Bed

All FarmBots must be mounted to a raised bed or similar infrastructure. Neither materials for the bed nor soil are included with the kits because every installation will be different, and shipping lumber and soil would be prohibitively expensive.

Electricity

FarmBot must be plugged into a 110 or 220V outlet. The 30cm (1ft) power cord comes with a standard US 3-prong plug. You must connect this to your own extension cord if needed. Customers outside the US: you must provide a plug adapter if needed.

Water

FarmBot's water system has a 3/4″ female Garden Hose Thread (GHT) connection, meaning you can take a standard US garden hose and screw it into your FarmBot. You will need to provide a hose of the appropriate length.

Internet

FarmBot can only be controlled using the web app, so an internet connection is required. The Raspberry Pi has built-in WiFi, though you may need to reposition your WiFi router or install a repeater to ensure a reliable connection.

Support Policy

FarmBot requires basic computer and mechanical skills to install and operate. The majority of our customers do not require any technical support and are able to install FarmBot using the provided online materials. Initial setup will require several hours of configuration and learning to become completely operational. Please schedule adequate time to learn about the software and hardware systems.

While FarmBot is extremely customizable, we cannot provide support to customers that use unofficial parts or intend to use the device in ways it was not designed to operate. We provide limited troubleshooting and technical support for customers that require extra help with their installation. Free support is limited to 2 hours, is non-transferrable, and expires 12 months after purchase of a kit. Please read our full support policy for addditional details.