Farmbot Digr and Filr to for better seeding

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Digging and hole filling tools make seeding more reliable for FarmBot users by allowing them to create precise holes and fill the soil around seeds with ease. The latest update has added a second digging tool that is designed to be more rounded, providing better performance in various soil types. Recently, I purchased a FarmBot Genesis 1.5 and noticed that during the seeding process, the seed would often drop off the tool due to the vacuum pump sucking up dirt particles instead of holding the seed securely in place. To overcome this issue, I started using the DIGR tool first to create a hole for the seed. Here's my updated procedure: I send the FarmBot to the same coordinates used for seeding and instruct it to use the digging tool at 25% of its maximum speed to create a hole. Once the hole is made, I drop the seed into place with the Genesis seeding tool. Next, I use the FILR tool to push the soil back around the seed, filling in any gaps. Finally, I perform a light watering to ensure the seeds have adequate moisture. The digging tool's offset is positioned at the front center of the tool, relative to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system. This means that no additional offset is required when sending the FarmBot to the same coordinates used for seeding. However, for filling operations, the FILR tool is centered around the UTM, so I send my FarmBot 17mm lower than the seeding coordinates. Initially, I created a custom tool blank using the FarmBot Tool Blank provided with the Genesis 1.0 CAD files from https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B-wExYzQcnp3RUh5YUNEYmVRZUE. Although the Genesis 1.5 is currently being shipped, I couldn't find a published tool blank for that version on the master link at https://genesis.farm.bot/v1.0/docs/cad-models. Please note that my experience has been with loose soil, and these tools have performed well in this type of environment. It's essential to remember that you assume all responsibility for ensuring your FarmBot or any other equipment is not damaged during the use of these tools.