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What is the FarmBot and what does it do?

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What is the FarmBot and what does it do?

FarmBot is a robotic open hardware system that assists anyone with a small plot of land and a desire to grow food with planting, watering, soil testing, and weeding. It uses a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and other awesome components, including weather-resistant materials.

How do you use FarmBot?

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  1. Step 1: Create a web app account.
  2. Step 2: Complete setup. Providing feedback. Order info. FarmBot model.
  3. Step 3: Add tools, seed containers, slots, peripherals, and sensors.
  4. Step 4: Design your garden.
  5. Step 5: Build and test sequences.
  6. Step 6: Create regimens.
  7. Step 7: Schedule events.
  8. Step 8: Monitor your garden.

What can FarmBot grow?

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Plant size and shape The most optimal crops for FarmBot are small to medium in size and grow in a relatively predictable shape. For example: Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Arugula, Chard, Beets, and Bok Choy.

Why was FarmBot made?

In March 2014 Rory Aronson created the company Farmbot.io to provide hardware kits and software services and to serve as a funding source to maintain the open source community.

How does the FarmBot contribute to society?

Growing Food in Space In 2017, FarmBot and other open-source food groups were invited to NASA to brainstorm open-source approaches to food production. See how FarmBot and our community of open-source contributors are helping humanity grow food in space, on the Moon, and Mars.

When did FarmBot start?

FarmBot began in September of 2013 when Rory Aronson published a white paper outlining the creation of an automated farming device. In March of 2014 Aronson began working on the project full-time through the support of a $125,000 grant from the Shuttleworth Foundation.

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How much is a FarmBot?

Right now, the FarmBot Genesis goes for $2,595 via the company’s website. The FarmBot Genesis XL, which is available for preorder, costs $3,295 and covers “421 percent the area of for just 38\% more cost.” Shipments of both machines are expected to go out in May of this year.

How does FarmBot contribute to society?

How much does a FarmBot cost?

If a FarmBot costs approximately $3,500 (kit, shipping, taxes, supporting infrastructure, soil, etc) + another $500 for installation time (20 hours at $25/hour) then we’re looking at a total investment of $4,000. Thus, FarmBot will have a return on investment period of less than three years.

Why is FarmBot important?

It helps farm owners and managers to better control their farm and run an accurate, more efficient and profitable business while protecting the environment. Digital Agriculture is about leveraging the capabilities of advanced technologies such as control systems, sensors, robotics, GPS, drones, etc.

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Is FarmBot open-source?

FarmBot is 100\% Open-Source.

How long does a FarmBot last for?

Some users are buying more than one kit and using FarmBot for commercial organic farming. FarmBot is designed to last. Components are made from aluminium, stainless steel and high quality plastic. It is designed to last for years in any weather.