The Opentrons robot (and many other liquid handling robots) use SBS-format rectangular plates. These plates are less common and more expensive than simple round petri plates.
To reduce cost and increase accessibility, we would like to include an STL file for a 3D-printable adapter between the two formats. It should snap neatly into the SBS-format slots in the Opentrons, and allow a standard-size petri dish (90mm diameter is likely the best) to fit snugly into the top.
A very good example was produced by the iGEM Marburg team, although, ours should not include their branding. If it is acceptable under their license terms, this model would be a good starting point.
Once a 3D model is determined, the art_processor.py module must be updated to allow the use of either an SBS plate or a petri plate using this adapter. If using this adapter, the z-value of every point will need to account for the different height seen with this adapter, as well as the different XY bounds.
[x] Develop 3D model of adapter
[x] Print 3D model to test fit
[x] Update art_processor code to work with adapter
The Opentrons robot (and many other liquid handling robots) use SBS-format rectangular plates. These plates are less common and more expensive than simple round petri plates.
To reduce cost and increase accessibility, we would like to include an STL file for a 3D-printable adapter between the two formats. It should snap neatly into the SBS-format slots in the Opentrons, and allow a standard-size petri dish (90mm diameter is likely the best) to fit snugly into the top. A very good example was produced by the iGEM Marburg team, although, ours should not include their branding. If it is acceptable under their license terms, this model would be a good starting point.
Once a 3D model is determined, the
art_processor.py
module must be updated to allow the use of either an SBS plate or a petri plate using this adapter. If using this adapter, the z-value of every point will need to account for the different height seen with this adapter, as well as the different XY bounds.