In Protocol Designer, switch pipettes between the left and right mount by selecting “Swap” on the File tab. Read More

If you encounter a bug while using Protocol Designer, this article provides instructions on how to report it. Read More

In Protocol Designer, you can assign different colors to each liquid in your protocol. This color-coding is visible on the deck map in both Protocol Designer and the Opentrons App. Read More

Using a Heater-Shaker with Protocol Designer is similar to other modules, but be mindful of specific limitations regarding module placement on the deck while designing your protocol. Read More

In Protocol Designer, adjusting the flow rate allows you to control the speed at which the robot aspirates or dispenses liquids. This is especially beneficial when working with viscous liquids, which may require a lower flow rate for optimal pipetting. Read More

In Protocol Designer, the last step in your protocol is the final deck state. By selecting this step, you can hover over your deck’s labware to view well contents and hover over wells to see the liquids inside. Read More

While using Protocol Designer, Opentrons recommends exporting your file frequently because the browser will not save your work. Read More

If you encounter this issue in a Protocol Designer protocol, follow the steps outlined in this article to correct the tip position. Read More

In Protocol Designer, you can add a delay to both aspirate and dispense actions. A delay holds the tip at a position for a defined amount of time after aspirating or dispensing a liquid. Read More

In Protocol Designer, continuity errors can happen when you edit liquids, labware, or steps upstream. Read More