The Opentrons Temperature Module is designed to maintain your reagents or samples at a constant temperature between 4 – 95 °C. You can purchase it packaged with an aluminum block set to apply consistent heating or cooling to 1.5 mL and 2 mL tubes as well as PCR strips and… Read More

The Opentrons Magnetic Module is specifically engineered for automating magnetic bead-based protocols on the OT-2. Compatible with a wide range of magnetic bead kits, it facilitates the automation of various nucleic acid purification protocols, such as PCR clean-up, genomic DNA extraction, plasmid purification, RNA extraction, and more. Read More

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to reflash the firmware on your Magnetic Module. Reflashing may be required for various reasons such as software updates, bug fixes, resolving malfunctions, and ensuring compatibility. … Read More

If the GEN2 Magnetic Module is too weak for your application, this method can be used to strengthen its magnetic force to improve bead pelleting. Read More

The Opentrons Heater-Shaker Module provides on-deck heating and orbital shaking of microplates. The module can be heated within the range of 37 – 95 ℃, and can shake samples from 200 to 3000 rpm. It is compatible with a number of deep-well and 96-well plates. The Heater-Shaker can be used simultaneously… Read More

The Opentrons HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) Module is a positive pressure clean air system designed to be used with the OT-2. The module displaces contaminants in the OT-2 by introducing a steady stream of filtered air into the robot while also creating an air boundary. This prevents any other contaminants… Read More

While the OT-2 can be adapted to use a wide range of labware, it comes pre-loaded with a set of Opentrons and 3rd party labware definitions to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Read More

This article provides guidance on compatible labware for various Opentrons modules, such as the Magnetic Module, Temperature Module, Thermocycler Module, and Heater-Shaker Module. It includes recommended labware, dimensions, and additional information for optimal module performance. Read More

This article provides guidance on loading standard and custom labware for Python API, Protocol Designer, and Jupyter Notebook protocols. Read More

The Labware Library is a visual index of all the labware supported out-of-the-box by Opentrons robots. You’ll find both Opentrons and 3rd party labware, with the information you need to incorporate them into your Protocol Designer or Python API protocols. Read More