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How to handle viscous liquids in Protocol Designer

This article offers practical recommendations for effectively managing viscous liquids within Protocol Designer protocols, focusing on optimizing liquid handling techniques.

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With two pipettes attached, one is slightly off-position during protocol runs

This is a known limitation in software versions earlier than 4.0.0. During a protocol run, when the pipettes move to…

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Why is my pipette going straight to the bottom of my labware when it is full of liquid?

The OT-2 doesn’t have embedded motors so it defaults to the bottom of the labware it is aspirating and dispensing…

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Why is my 8-Channel pipette crashing into my Opentrons module?

When creating a protocol using 8-Channel pipettes and modules, there are certain deck layouts that will cause the pipette to…

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Troubleshooting Windows blue screen errors

Blue screen (BSOD) errors on Windows have been rarely reported with the OT-2, but you may encounter them during protocol…

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Troubleshooting USB connection problems on Windows

This article provides guidance on verifying the proper configuration of the network interface to ensure your computer can access the…

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Troubleshooting USB connection problems on Ubuntu

This article provides guidance on verifying the proper configuration of the network interface to ensure your computer can access the…

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Troubleshooting USB connection problems on macOS

This article provides guidance on verifying the proper configuration of the network interface to ensure your computer can access the…

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Troubleshooting tip pickup problems

These troubleshooting steps address issues such as tips unexpectedly dropping, pipette not aspirating properly, and uneven aspiration across channels of…

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Troubleshooting problems with Wi-Fi connections

If you’re unable to establish a Wi-Fi connection to the OT-2, follow the steps outlined in this article.

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