Opentrons Flex comes with removable deck slots for all 12 positions in the working area. Each deck slot has corner labware clips for securely placing labware on the deck. This article describes how to remove and replace these clips in the rare circumstance that they become worn or broken. Read More

A log file is a computer-generated data file that contains information about usage patterns, activities, and operations within an operating system, application, server, or other device. Opentrons Flex generates four different log files (API, serial, server, and touch screen) that we will explore in this article. Read More

The X board controls and powers movement around the X-axis. It is concealed by a black panel cover. This article goes through the steps necessary to remove the cover and access the board. Read More

The Toradex is the “brain” of Opentrons Flex. It drives the touchscreen display on the Flex and runs the operating system which enables every function of the robot. It is concealed by a black cover behind the touchscreen. This article goes through the steps necessary to remove the cover and… Read More

Congratulations! 🎉 Your Opentrons Flex has arrived and you’ve prepared a space for it in your lab. Let’s open that monster crate, remove the robot, and prepare it for operation. Read More

Opentrons Flex needs to be placed on a stationary, sturdy, level bench surface without wheels. The robot’s base dimensions are 87 cm W x 69 cm D x 84 cm H (about 34” x 27” x 33”). Read More

This article references relevant sections of the Opentrons Flex instruction manual on moving the Flex short distances after unboxing. For information on longer moves, please see the Relocation section within the Installation and Relocation chapter of the Flex manual. … Read More

Opentrons Flex is compatible with four types of on-deck Opentrons modules: The Heater-Shaker Module GEN1 provides on-deck heating and orbital shaking. The module can be heated to 95 °C, and can shake samples from 200 to 3000 rpm. The Magnetic Block GEN1 is a passive device that holds labware close… Read More

The robot does not automatically detect the presence or absence of deck fixtures. Therefore, it is essential to manually specify your current deck setup in the Opentrons App. This information is vital to prevent collision conflicts when running your protocols. Read More

Opentrons Flex should be cleaned regularly to prevent the buildup of contaminants that could compromise your experiments. Follow the steps below to clean the Flex frame and window panels, deck, and gantry. Read More