All Opentrons robots come with a serial number located on the back of the physical device, along with a name in the Opentrons App. Depending on the manufacturing date, the serial number might also serve as the default name in the app. You have the option to… Read More

In versions of the Opentrons App 6.0.0 and higher, you may encounter errors when proceeding to run protocols. These errors are rarely serious and often easy to resolve. This article highlights the most common types of errors and their resolutions. Note that our software team works to resolve these… Read More

Protocol analysis is the process that occurs when a protocol is first loaded into the Opentrons App. This feature facilitates efficient protocol loading, centralized protocol storage, and lab-friendly accessibility. Read More

The Opentrons App automatically downloads new versions of both itself and robot software from the internet. However, sometimes the computer running the Opentrons App is not connected to the internet. This article details how to update both the app and the robot without connecting your computer to the internet. Read More

Your Opentrons robot includes an auto-stop feature to reduce the risk of injury when either the top window or front door are open. The auto-stop feature is disabled by default. Read More

At Opentrons, we periodically release a beta version of our latest software, typically weeks or months ahead of the production release date. Beta software versions include the latest features and bug fixes. They’re a chance for you to try out upcoming features early, and for our team to learn… Read More

Manual protocol steps bring additional capabilities to your Protocol Designer and Python API protocols for the OT-2 and Opentrons Flex. This feature empowers users to adjust the deck state during a protocol run, offering various advantages such as increased sample throughput, reduced dependence on multiple protocols, and the ability… Read More

Consult this list when downgrading your OT-2. Each page is linked to our release notes and contains the different app versions and robot operating software under “Assets” at the bottom of the page. Read More

This article provides instructions on manually applying Labware Offset data to Jupyter Notebook and SSH protocols after running Labware Position Check. Read More

In 5.0.0, Labware Position Check replaced labware calibration. This article is only applicable to users that are on software version 4.7.0 and below. Read More