{"id":99668,"date":"2020-07-06T17:16:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T09:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/facfox.com\/?p=99668"},"modified":"2020-07-06T17:16:49","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T09:16:49","slug":"open-source-3d-printed-farmbot-helps-run-a-farm-digitally-almost-like-a-video-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/open-source-3d-printed-farmbot-helps-run-a-farm-digitally-almost-like-a-video-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Open-source 3D Printed Farmbot Helps Run a Farm Digitally, Almost Like a Video Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-99706 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb4937988ee33dc572f4b9-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  style=\"display:none\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FarmBot is a manner for human beings to grow vegetables in almost any backyard, however it also looks like a video game. After introducing its two biggest kits ever, FarmBot says it&#8217;s been used by using thousands of children, families, and scientists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea is a high-tech lawn or small farm which could reveal just about every aspect of flowers whilst controlling them like a game. A 3D printed robotic arm plants vegetables, waters them, monitors soil conditions, and captures images. Meanwhile, the farmer can manipulate all of the tools from a web app with a digital garden that capabilities a chunk like if the farm simulator video game &#8220;Stardew Valley&#8221; had an real-life companion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All FarmBot products also are absolutely open source, with clear encouragement for consumers to 3D print their own parts or make any other changes they can assume of. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it works.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99705 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb6625988ee34e72359213.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Farmbot comes in several different sizes and use cases.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb6921f34d053e512f360c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">There are two different lines, the Farmbot Express and Farmbot Genesis, each with three size options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99703 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb45baf34d0529825a520d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The bot arm itself and attachments are 3D printed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99702 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb69a2988ee3507c22b183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">FarmBot Express kits are the cheaper and easier to use models, according to the company.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99701 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb74533f7370395c03d682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The kits come 95% assembled, and must be mounted in a planter bed with soil.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99700 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb460faee6a87ffe118736.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide-title clearfix\" data-e2e-name=\"slide-title\">\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The smallest FarmBot Express comes in a 40 pound box, and covers an area of about 32 square feet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99699 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb77583f73703bb50b8076.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">On the more affordable FarmBots, a 3-in-1 tool head combines watering, seeding, and weed suppression.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99698 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb78a13ad86124cb04e526.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The FarmBot Genesis line is more advanced, and more expensive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99697 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb7e16f0f4192d6108f2a4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">With more advanced hardware, they come with several interchangeable pieces used for the plants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99696 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb7e60f34d0548f73f7184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The seed injector is powered by a vacuum pump and plants properly spaced seeds with accuracy down to the millimeter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99695 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb957ff34d0555f9123b47.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The soil sensor measures the moisture content of each plant&#8217;s location, which then informs how the plants are watered.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99694 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb7f731918243044667339.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">It also measures temperature, which can tell the farmer if a plant failed to germinate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99693 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb45c24dca6806c8051d77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The watering nozzle precisely waters plants. Owners can also create custom water patterns by 3D printing an attachable piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb45aeaee6a87fa04b9a86.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The weeding tool comes with blades and spikes to take out weeds before they become a problem for the garden.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99691 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb7ffcaee6a81d34307ec6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">A waterproof camera takes photos of plants to monitor progress and detect weeds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99690 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8f2c4dca682c4f2394f2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Eventually, the camera might also be advanced enough to detect pests and produce ripeness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99689 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb82f2f34d054aed163754.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide-title clearfix\" data-e2e-name=\"slide-title\">\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">All of these attachments work by sliding back and forth over the garden on tracks, which they&#8217;re attached too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99688 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8349f0f4192f31152995.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Then, owners can control their farm from a computer or phone using FarmBot&#8217;s web app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99685 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb863b4dca6826f90d23a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Set up the the FarmBot garden to match the real garden outside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99686 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb865ef0f419305b2c975a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">All the different tools and settings are also added.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb866f191824338b299287-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">See and control the garden almost like a video game, &#8220;Stardew Valley&#8221; style.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99683 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb87035af6cc1104526766.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The view from above should be the same between the app and the actual plants, making it easy to control digitally.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99682 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8a97f0f41933086729f3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">FarmBot is powered by electricity and comes with an extension cord that must be plugged into an outlet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99681 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8ad2f0f419330b0d3d39.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide-title clearfix\" data-e2e-name=\"slide-title\">\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">FarmBot emits about 30% less CO2 than standard methods of growing vegetables, according to the company&#8217;s estimates based on average electricity emissions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99680 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb460a2618b9213f751122.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The company also estimates it costs about $16 in electricity per year to run FarmBot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99678 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb45f72618b921253030b3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">With the right equipment, it&#8217;s possible to power FarmBot through solar power.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99677 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8ca14dca682a79263215.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">In fact, FarmBot is made to be tinkered with and modified, and the company encourages it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99676 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8cf9191824379742edf4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">For places that get cold enough to end the growing season for part of the year, FarmBot recommends an inexpensive greenhouse setup.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99675 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8d833ad8612f8f216bf7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Each of the more advanced Genesis kits are intentionally made as DIY platforms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8da9988ee360606d8179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Owners are encouraged to modify their tools using original 3D printing designs or get ideas through the FarmBot forums.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99714 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb4592aee6a87f97715ff2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">All FarmBot designs are also completely open-source, so anyone can look at CAD models or code to change them for a custom garden.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99673 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb9163988ee362143643d3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">They run on Raspberry Pis, small computers often used to teach coding.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99672 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8e2d5af6cc14d407233f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide-title clearfix\" data-e2e-name=\"slide-title\">\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">For water, like electricity, the FarmBot needs a hookup to a house or other building with utilities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99716 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb8e6e191824385d24a465.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Of course, WiFi is also crucial so the farmer can control all the tools and read the sensors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99717 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb90b93f737048e8310db4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">Yield depends on climate and other conditions, but FarmBot says that the XL models can produce enough fruits and vegetables for a family of four or five every day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99670 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb91c82618b94cde496c75.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">The FarmBot Express version one is the most affordable model, selling for $1,495 and shipping every two weeks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99671 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb9218988ee362456c22c5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">More expensive FarmBot Genesis models are available for preorder in late 2020, selling for up to $5,495.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99669 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5efb92623f737049ce050e95.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"slide-title-text\">They all ship free in the US.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FarmBot is a manner for human beings to grow vegetables in almost any backyard, however it also looks like a video game. 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