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Manually adding a robot’s IP address

This article should be used as a resource if automatic discovery of the robot is not a viable option per your institution’s network setup. Through the procedure below, you will be able to connect the robot with a specified IP address. … Read More

Is the robot capable of loading plates into an imaging system?

While this is currently not an available feature of Opentrons robots, our software is open source and allows for custom modifications and integrations with other lab equipment. Read More

Introduction to Opentrons GitHub

This article serves as an overview of the various Opentrons repositories on GitHub, the platform that hosts all of our open-source code. Read More

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