Can I control hardware modules like the Thermocycler?

Yes, the skill includes comprehensive patterns for controlling Temperature, Magnetic, Heater-Shaker, and Thermocycler modules.

Can it help with protocol simulation?

Absolutely. It includes patterns for simulation checks, allowing you to verify protocol logic before deploying to the physical robot.

Does this skill support multi-channel pipetting?

Yes, it provides specific implementation patterns for 8-channel and 96-channel pipettes used in 96-well plate operations.

Which Opentrons robots are supported by this skill?

This skill supports both the Opentrons Flex and the OT-2 platforms using the Python Protocol API v2.

Opentrons Lab Automation

Name: Opentrons Lab Automation
Author: BbgnsurfTech

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Data Science & ML

Automates laboratory liquid handling by generating Python Protocol API v2 scripts for Flex and OT-2 robots.

About

Opentrons Integration is a specialized skill designed to streamline laboratory automation by assisting in the creation of robust Protocol API v2 scripts. It enables researchers to program complex liquid handling tasks, manage deck layouts, and control advanced hardware modules such as thermocyclers, heater-shakers, and magnetic modules. This skill is essential for scientists and automation engineers looking to implement reproducible workflows for PCR setup, serial dilutions, and plate replication with precision and efficiency.

Key Features

Advanced Pipetting Logic (Mixing, Air Gaps, Multi-channel)
Labware and Deck Layout Management
Protocol API v2 Script Generation
Liquid Tracking and Color-coded Visualization
Hardware Module Control (Thermocycler, Mag-Mod, Temp-Mod)
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

High-throughput PCR setup and sample plate replication
Automated serial dilutions for drug sensitivity and assay development
Complex reagent distribution across 96-well and 384-well plates

About

Key Features

Advanced Pipetting Logic (Mixing, Air Gaps, Multi-channel)
Labware and Deck Layout Management
Protocol API v2 Script Generation
Liquid Tracking and Color-coded Visualization
Hardware Module Control (Thermocycler, Mag-Mod, Temp-Mod)
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

High-throughput PCR setup and sample plate replication
Automated serial dilutions for drug sensitivity and assay development
Complex reagent distribution across 96-well and 384-well plates