6.1.0
Welcome to the v6.1.0 release of the Opentrons App! This release focuses on adding support for the Opentrons Heater-Shaker Module.
This release also includes updates to the robot server. The app will require that you update your OT-2 before running protocols with this version of the app.
Opentrons App
New Features
- Heater-Shaker support
- Access guided setup instructions for attaching the Heater-Shaker to the deck
- Analyze, upload, and run protocols that include the Heater-Shaker
- View the status of a Heater-Shaker connected to an OT-2 and control its heater, shaker, and labware latch
- Update the Heater-Shaker's firmware from the module card
- Module cards now show if a Heater-Shaker or Thermocycler has an error
Improved Features
- Improvements to the run log, including properly listing labware that is on top of a module
- Clarification of what data is deleted when performing a factory reset of protocol run history
Bug Fixes
- Labware Position Check now suggests the most recent Labware Offset data
- Tip Length Calibration no longer silently fails when the chosen pipette is not attached
- Stops the update modal from staying onscreen indefinitely after a robot software update has finished
- Fixes a bug that prevented changing pipette settings when the All Pipette Config feature flag was on
- Interface fixes and improvements
OT-2 Robot Server
New Features
- Heater-Shaker support
- The OT-2 can run JSON and Python protocols that control the Heater-Shaker Module
- Implements restrictions on module and labware placement around the Heater-Shaker
- When possible, the OT-2 will automatically move its pipettes or the Heater-Shaker's labware latch to shake safely and avoid crashes
- The OT-2 can update the firmware on an attached Heater-Shaker
Bug Fixes
- Improved tip pickup and drop behavior
- Fixed issues when running Thermocycler profiles
- Fixed a bug that prevented pipetting to arbitrary deck coordinates