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

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

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

SSH is a way to connect to and control your OT-2 over the command line. It’s required for some troubleshooting and advanced tasks. There are two parts to the process: installing SSH on your computer, and configuring your OT-2 to accept SSH connections from your computer. Read More

This article covers what you or your IT team needs to know to get your robots connected. Read More

This article explains how to connect to and control your OT-2 via the command line using SSH (Secure Shell), allowing you to perform advanced tasks and troubleshooting procedures. Read More

Depending on the robot you have, you will need to follow separate instructions for how to connect your robot via Ethernet cable. If you are unsure which robot you are working with, please see our article that highlights the differences between the OT-2 and OT-2R before getting started. Read More

The OT-2R electronics are designed for Ethernet connectivity, without the internal USB-to-Ethernet converter found in the OT-2. As a result, the OT-2R can be directly connected to a router through its Ethernet port. Read More

Opentrons strongly recommends using Opentrons tips. Opentrons pipette nozzles have specific geometry that work best with Opentrons tips, which come in filter and non-filter formats. Read More

Deck and pipette offset calibration are normally completed using Opentrons OT-2 Tips (non-filtered), but Opentrons OT-2 Filter Tips can be substituted for this process. Read More