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Pause a protocol when the robot door opens

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

Opentrons beta software releases

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 what… Read More

Manual protocol steps

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 to… Read More

List of software releases for Opentrons

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

How to view Labware Offset data

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

How to skip labware calibration (pre-4.7.0)

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

How to navigate the Devices tab

The Devices tab in the Opentrons App has an abundance of existing documentation on it. This article provides all of the links in one place. Read More

How to find our changelogs

For comprehensive information on Opentrons software updates, visit our GitHub changelogs, where you can find details on API updates, bug fixes, and new features. Read More

Downgrade to an older software version

Some users prefer to use an older version of the Opentrons App for compatibility or stability reasons. This article provides instructions on downgrading the software. Read More

Delete a protocol

This article provides instructions on deleting a protocol in the Opentrons App. Read More