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Get started: Attach pipettes

Learn how to attach pipettes to your OT-2.

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What does the blue light on the robot do?

The blue light on the front of the OT-2 is a status indicator and will be illuminated while the robot…

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Using the OT-2’s camera

The OT-2 has a camera built in to its chassis, positioned to get a view of the deck. It has…

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Using Python packages in Python API protocols

To use most Python packages in a protocol, they will need to be manually installed on your OT-2. If you’re…

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Using CSV input data in Python protocols

CSV files can store a table of values. They can be used for tasks like specifying…

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Uploading files through Jupyter Notebook

Jupyter Notebook can be used to quickly upload, download, and access files on the OT-2. Each robot comes pre-installed with…

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Understanding the X/Y/Z coordinates of the OT-2

This article contains working area diagrams, calculations to determine maximum labware heights based on pipette, and instructions on how to…

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Tip racks

This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about using tip racks in protocols.

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Sterility of Opentrons products

The OT-2 is built to cover a wide range of biological applications, many of which require a clean environment to…

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Simulating OT-2 protocols on your computer

This article provides detailed instructions on how to simulate protocols on your computer, without having to be connected to a…

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