If you’re using an 8-Channel pipette, you might see it pick up tips with seemingly excessive force. That force is necessary for reliable tip pickup and seal. Read More

This article lists the ranges of flow rates for GEN2 pipettes used on the OT-2. Read More

8-Channel GEN2 pipettes on the OT-2 allow you to utilize any number of channels ranging from one to eight during liquid handling steps for transfers and other actions. Read More

This article explains how to adjust the Z-stage carriage of the OT-2 to correct pipette misalignment. Read More

OT-2 robots that were manufactured before 2019-09-05 need a hardware adjustment before you can attach GEN2 pipettes to them. Read More

This article provides information on performance verification of Opentrons GEN2 pipettes used on the OT-2. Read More

This article provides a brief overview of the functionality of GEN2 pipettes used on the OT-2. Read More

You may notice mechanical noises from the robot that could be louder than what you’re accustomed to while using a P300 8-Channel GEN2, but these noises are likely within the normal range of operation. Read More

If you use an OT-2R with the incorrect bottom pipette attachment screw for a P300 8-Channel GEN2, you might experience problems with the pipette not ejecting or dropping tips. Read More

The pipette mounts on the OT-2R feature a new mechanism to more easily level multi-channel pipettes. Read More