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Checking your OT-2’s serial number

This article describes where to find your OT-2’s serial number and how to use this information to determine when it…

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Can the OT-2 perform colony recognition?

The OT-2 cannot perform colony recognition, but can help automate colony PCR procedures.

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6.0.0 release: Outputting files to a robot filesystem in Python protocols

There is a known issue in 6.0.0 related to Python API protocols which write files to a robot filesystem. For…

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Setting up SSH access to your OT-2

SSH is a way to connect to and control your OT-2 over the command line. It’s required for some troubleshooting…

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Network requirements for the OT-2

This article covers what you or your IT team needs to know to get your robots connected.

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Connecting to your OT-2 with SSH

This article explains how to connect to and control your OT-2 via the command line using SSH (Secure Shell), allowing…

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Connecting to your OT-2 with an Ethernet cable

Depending on the robot you have, you will need to follow separate instructions for how to connect your robot via…

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Connecting the OT-2R to a router

The OT-2R electronics are designed for Ethernet connectivity, without the internal USB-to-Ethernet converter found in the OT-2. As a result,…

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Which tips should be used for calibration?

Opentrons strongly recommends using Opentrons tips. Opentrons pipette nozzles have specific geometry that work best with…

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Use different tips to calibrate your OT-2

Deck and pipette offset calibration are normally completed using Opentrons OT-2 Tips (non-filtered), but Opentrons OT-2 Filter Tips can be…

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