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Integrating the OT-2 with other lab equipment

This article outlines different ways to integrate the OT-2 with other lab equipment, each varying in complexity and capability. Read More

How to play sounds out of the OT-2

This article provides instructions on how to play sounds through the OT-2’s built-in speaker using the Python API. Read More

How to apply Labware Offset values in Juypter Notebook and opentrons_execute

To upload Labware Offset data via Jupyter Notebook or the command line interface with opentrons_execute in software versions 6.3 and later, you must first enable an advanced setting in the Opentrons App. Read More

How to adjust the OT-2 motor speeds

This guide is for users who find that their robot is moving either too fast or too slow. By using the procedure below, you can alter the speed of the robot’s motor. This will change the speed at which the robot moves. Read More

How many computers do I need?

This article provides information on the number of computers required to control multiple Opentrons robots. Read More

How do I tell if I have an OT-2 or an OT-2R?

This article highlights the differences in hardware between the OT-2 and OT-2R robots. Read More

Copying files to and from your OT-2 with SCP

SCP is a command line tool for copying files between devices. You can use it to upload files from your computer to your OT-2 or to download files from your OT-2 to your computer. Read More

Checking your OT-2’s serial number

This article describes where to find your OT-2’s serial number and how to use this information to determine when it was manufactured. Read More

Can the OT-2 perform colony recognition?

The OT-2 cannot perform colony recognition, but can help automate colony PCR procedures. Read More

6.0.0 release: Outputting files to a robot filesystem in Python protocols

There is a known issue in 6.0.0 related to Python API protocols which write files to a robot filesystem. For the protocol to run successfully, it must output to a filesystem path where the Opentrons App has permission to write. Read More