# Getting Started **URL:** https://forum.farmbot.org/c/getting-started/10.md [Latest](https://forum.farmbot.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.farmbot.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Getting Started category](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/about-the-getting-started-category/947)
**Author:** [@Gabriel](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/Gabriel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/about-the-getting-started-category/947 "2019-04-25T17:27:13Z")
\[Discussion about getting started with FarmBot\] Be sure to first read and familiarize yourself with: FarmBot website Documentation Also consider referencing and contributing to: FarmBot wiki --- ## [Hello New Zealand ... anyone else out there?](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/hello-new-zealand-anyone-else-out-there/2903)
**Author:** [@TechtoTableNZ](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/TechtoTableNZ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/hello-new-zealand-anyone-else-out-there/2903 "2026-04-11T08:14:19Z")
Hello, we are based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are building our Farmbot on the grounds of St Margarets College. We are in in the middle of the building phase, we were wondering if there are any other builders in … --- ## [V1.2 Manual or operating Instructions or installation guide](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/v1-2-manual-or-operating-instructions-or-installation-guide/10035)
**Author:** [@PeterH](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/PeterH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/v1-2-manual-or-operating-instructions-or-installation-guide/10035 "2026-03-31T16:50:56Z")
Hello Everyone, Nice to meet you all. I have a chance to buy a V1.2 Farmbot and I am excited as I am on a limited Budget. The owner says he cannot find the manual for assembly or operation. May ask how I go about gett… --- ## [Suitable Pump for Watering Nozzle Supply](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/suitable-pump-for-watering-nozzle-supply/9667)
**Author:** [@leonori](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/leonori)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/suitable-pump-for-watering-nozzle-supply/9667 "2025-02-15T09:13:43Z")
Hi, I installed the FarmBot Genesis v1.7 in a room. So, I provided a 10-liter plastic water container to supply water to the watering nozzle and connected it to the FarmBot piping system. I understand that I need a pu… --- ## [watering device and valve](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/watering-device-and-valve/9666)
**Author:** [@leonori](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/leonori)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/watering-device-and-valve/9666 "2025-02-12T15:02:55Z")
I have assembled a FarmBot Genesis v1.7 indoors, so I am having difficulty checking if the watering device is working. I would like to verify whether the watering command, and thus the solenoid valve, is functioning cor… --- ## [Farmbot owners in Germany](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-owners-in-germany/9427)
**Author:** [@Brainbug](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/Brainbug)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-owners-in-germany/9427 "2025-01-11T21:06:20Z")
Hallo zusammen, @Ascend ich habe mich durch Posts erstellen und wieder löschen selbst aus dem Topic ( Farmbot owners in Germany sought (Deutschland)) ausgeschlossen… nicht zu beschreiben wie dämlich das gerade war … --- ## [Farmbot owners in Germany sought \[Deutschland\]](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-owners-in-germany-sought-deutschland/4547)
**Author:** [@tannenbaum](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/tannenbaum)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-owners-in-germany-sought-deutschland/4547 "2024-10-24T22:24:28Z")
I’m looking for Farmbot owners in Germany (or the Netherlands). I’m especially interested in how to substitute the stock components like aluminium rails with European-made equipment. You may directly contact me by mail … --- ## [Farmbot owners in Singapore sought :)](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-owners-in-singapore-sought/9381)
**Author:** [@phoque6](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/phoque6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-owners-in-singapore-sought/9381 "2024-12-01T12:56:09Z")
Hi fellow Farmbot Enthusiasts ! :loudspeaker: Calling all Farmbot users in Singapore, especially in educational institutions!:seedling: Are you using Farmbot as part of your school’s sustainability or urban farming pro… --- ## [Looking for farm.bot owner in the Netherlands/Belgium](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/looking-for-farm-bot-owner-in-the-netherlands-belgium/9255)
**Author:** [@ErikDeBruijn](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/ErikDeBruijn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/looking-for-farm-bot-owner-in-the-netherlands-belgium/9255 "2024-07-29T15:25:45Z")
As an early RepRap (3D printer) core-contributor back in 2008 when RepRap wasn’t well know, I have a lot of technical experience (spent 10 years improving 3D printer tech). I’m intrigued very much by open source farming … --- ## [Growing in Arizona - Any success?](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/growing-in-arizona-any-success/4244)
**Author:** [@geallen3106](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/geallen3106)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/growing-in-arizona-any-success/4244 "2024-06-05T05:53:50Z")
Hello, I’m curious if anyone has had experiences using a farmbot in Arizona. Looking into getting one. Does the software compensate for the hotter conditions? Will the unit survive in often 100+ degree weather? Would lo… --- ## [Drainage question for mobile raised bed](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/drainage-question-for-mobile-raised-bed/9077)
**Author:** [@yok](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/yok)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/drainage-question-for-mobile-raised-bed/9077 "2024-05-11T15:42:49Z")
Hello. I have purchased a Farmbot Express v1.1 and the Mobile Raised Bed to the instructions here: Building a Mobile Raised Bed | FarmBot Express Documentation I see that I am supposed to put a tarp in before adding the… --- ## [Planter - Vegtrug](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/planter-vegtrug/9019)
**Author:** [@lamlamz](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/lamlamz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/planter-vegtrug/9019 "2024-04-05T00:22:26Z")
Does anyone know if combining two Vegtrug (planter) with Genesis will work? Here is the dimension for each planter 179.8 cm x 77.2 cm x 80 cm (70.79 in. x 30.39 in. x 31.5 in. --- ## [Setting up on a wood roof structure](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/setting-up-on-a-wood-roof-structure/9006)
**Author:** [@farmbot.4cx25](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/farmbot.4cx25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/setting-up-on-a-wood-roof-structure/9006 "2024-03-28T16:17:12Z")
Would it be possible to put on the roof area? I am afraid the soil would be too heavy. How much would the soil weight for 1.5m x 3m? --- ## [Managing Multiple Farmbots at Multiple Locations](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/managing-multiple-farmbots-at-multiple-locations/8959)
**Author:** [@Msluski](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/Msluski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/managing-multiple-farmbots-at-multiple-locations/8959 "2024-02-20T04:27:46Z")
Hi Y’all, I just discovered this technology exist yesterday and have some questions about adopting it to my business as a solution to reduce maintenance cost. Short summary, I’m moving away from the commercial mega lan… --- ## [New in Paris + a dream](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/new-in-paris-a-dream/8813)
**Author:** [@edebonneuil](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/edebonneuil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/new-in-paris-a-dream/8813 "2023-11-03T10:14:08Z")
Hello, I am new here, in Paris. Anyone to guide me ? : I started creating of gardener bot with arduinos, that I called “spiderbot” as it hangs on cables in the air (so slightly different, but much in common with the f… --- ## [Setup seed tray](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/setup-seed-tray/8767)
**Author:** [@eliziorezende](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/eliziorezende)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/setup-seed-tray/8767 "2023-10-18T21:40:22Z")
I’m installing seedtray on my farmbot genesis XL and the documentation says: “If you plan to load a seed container into the slot, use coordinates for when FarmBot’s seed injector needle will be positioned to pick up a s… --- ## [WiFi-connection and then change to an Ethernet-connection](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/wifi-connection-and-then-change-to-an-ethernet-connection/8774)
**Author:** [@elsab](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/elsab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/wifi-connection-and-then-change-to-an-ethernet-connection/8774 "2023-10-05T14:25:46Z")
Hi, I’m using a FarmBot (Genesis v.1.6.) for my bachelor thesis. I built everything, and now I’m trying to connect it to the Ethernet network of the university building, where the FarmBot is installed. I was having probl… --- ## [Delivery to Russia](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/delivery-to-russia/1053)
**Author:** [@Mikhail](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/Mikhail)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/delivery-to-russia/1053 "2017-02-09T07:03:05Z")
Greetings! already sent to Russia? What could be the problem with customs? How Supplied device? How complicated technical device or a part of the assembly? The payment of the legal entity? Please include delivery char… --- ## [Buying a new old one](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/buying-a-new-old-one/8654)
**Author:** [@micaelaman](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/micaelaman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/buying-a-new-old-one/8654 "2023-06-07T08:55:59Z")
Hi New guy here. I’ve been looking at Farmbot for years, but living in Sweden the kits are quite expensive. I have now an opportunity to buy a kit. A friend bought it new in 2017 but never got to use it. So it is new … --- ## [FarmBot replication projects in Argentina?](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-replication-projects-in-argentina/8590)
**Author:** [@luciano.dlf](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/luciano.dlf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-replication-projects-in-argentina/8590 "2023-05-03T00:32:18Z")
Hello, my name is Luciano Delfino, I am from the city of Santa Fe. I have been following this FarmBot project for some time and I have been thinking, imagining and developing some ideas to be able to replicate it locally… --- ## [Ready for planting](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/ready-for-planting/8474)
**Author:** [@John\_D](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/John_D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/ready-for-planting/8474 "2023-02-05T23:29:27Z")
Ready for planting tomorrow. I will add the tool storage bays later. I am only putting seedlings right now. I will take the water head off and just use the water stream to mark the planting location and drill a hole for… --- ## [Nearly There. (Photo)](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/nearly-there-photo/8463)
**Author:** [@John\_D](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/John_D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/nearly-there-photo/8463 "2023-01-29T22:34:00Z")
Work gets in the way of a lot of FarmBot time. My goal had been to be planted already. An update on the move progress. Gantry fully mechanically aligned and the X axis drive belts reinstalled. Plumbing run and hydro test… --- ## [Move in Progress](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/move-in-progress/8454)
**Author:** [@John\_D](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/John_D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/move-in-progress/8454 "2023-01-26T21:41:15Z")
Finally a break in the weather to work on the next phase of moving the bot from the back garden to the front garden. Rails getting located so I can drill and tap the planter for mounting holes. --- ## [Track overhang relative to tool bay](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/track-overhang-relative-to-tool-bay/8450)
**Author:** [@John\_D](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/John_D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/track-overhang-relative-to-tool-bay/8450 "2023-01-21T20:55:35Z")
I am moving my farmbot to a new planter when I disassembled it I did not record the length measurement of the vertical mounting plane of the tool bay horizontally to the end of the track. What is the ideal measurement fo… --- ## [Finally ready to mount the rails](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/finally-ready-to-mount-the-rails/8343)
**Author:** [@John\_D](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/John_D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/finally-ready-to-mount-the-rails/8343 "2022-10-27T20:46:34Z")
Finally got the last 1 m^3 of planting mix mixed into the planter. Now starts the task of drilling and tapping 32 4.2mm holes for M5 screws to mount the rails. SubPod has been doing great with the 500+ worms I got from m… --- ## [Raised bed drainage - Indoor](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/raised-bed-drainage-indoor/8325)
**Author:** [@wolverine22](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/wolverine22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/raised-bed-drainage-indoor/8325 "2022-10-06T13:23:04Z")
Hello, This is a two part question. We are getting started on fabricating our raised bed and had a question about drainage. The bed will be inside most of the year other than when we wheel it outside on sunny days in th… --- ## [Minimum clearance needed around planter?](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/minimum-clearance-needed-around-planter/8298)
**Author:** [@captainsemtex](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/captainsemtex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/minimum-clearance-needed-around-planter/8298 "2022-09-09T17:58:43Z")
I have a Genesis v1.6 Farmbot and have reviewed the documentation but cannot find the answer to my question. I am reusing an existing planter which is currently located against a wall. My available space is quite constr… --- ## [2-3 ft Height of Garden Beds](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/2-3-ft-height-of-garden-beds/3642)
**Author:** [@Rkane](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/Rkane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/2-3-ft-height-of-garden-beds/3642 "2018-06-05T22:13:22Z")
We are expecting the delivery of the XL farmbot. We want to build it 2-3 feet high. Has anyone done this and if so, were there any issues with stability of the raised garden bed? --- ## [Can an unmodified 2x6x8 be used as the width of the Express XL?](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/can-an-unmodified-2x6x8-be-used-as-the-width-of-the-express-xl/7998)
**Author:** [@JasonThompson](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/JasonThompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/can-an-unmodified-2x6x8-be-used-as-the-width-of-the-express-xl/7998 "2022-03-18T11:31:25Z")
I just ordered a Farmbot and I’m working on building a raised garden bed. I want to make this as easy as possible using the kind of lumber that is easy to obtain in my country… imperial nominal wood. The max width of the… --- ## [Farmbot very quickly needed in Austria](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-very-quickly-needed-in-austria/7965)
**Author:** [@ChrisP](https://forum.farmbot.org/u/ChrisP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.farmbot.org/t/farmbot-very-quickly-needed-in-austria/7965 "2022-02-14T09:50:58Z")
Hi all, for a very big project with a huge marketing impact (also for Fambot), i need a (3m x 1,5m) Farmbot shipping to Austria. Is there anybody who can sale me one farmbot? I ordered one i think in September 2021 and… [Next page](https://forum.farmbot.org/c/getting-started/10.md?page=1)