Template design for external devices

Hamilton (Venus)
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Hi there,

I recently invested in an IPG upgrade for our vantage so I can integrate third party devices (a4s, xpeel, hettich sbs 300 centrifuge and an lvl decapper). I’m confident that I can program the library’s / drivers myself but am struggling with template design. I guess it has to be kind of similar to the MPE with a baseplate and then the actual device but I’m missing a good example on how to design such a template / carrier. Can any of the Hamilton guys enlighten me here?

Best
Dominik

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Hi Dominik,

I uploaded a quick guide on teaching off-deck positions with an iSWAP (or iPG) that includes some instructions on how to create a template for an off deck plate site.

Also, check out this thread where we shared examples of such templates for the PlateLoc and ODTC.

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As always, thank you so much :slight_smile: exactly what I was hoping for

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I just realised something else, and maybe @EricSindelar_Hamilton you can tell me if I’m right here: Does the additional IPG limit channel access just as it is with a 12/16 channel system? What additional considerations would I have to make / is there a good solution already to avoid collisions, or do I have to reorder all sequences to make this work?

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Hi @dominik.b

The addition of an IPG does not have any impact on channel Y access. However, for systems with more than 8 channels IPG minimum Y access will be affected (9mm per channel higher than 8). For 12 and 16 channel systems, some IPG grip directions will not be available to use for accessing labware at the very front of the deck. If your system is 8 channels, there will be no restrictions.

Thanks.

-Nick

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