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lower probe speed from 20 to 15mm/sec
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andySigler committed Aug 6, 2024
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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion api/src/opentrons/config/defaults_ot3.py
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DEFAULT_LIQUID_PROBE_SETTINGS: Final[LiquidProbeSettings] = LiquidProbeSettings(
mount_speed=5,
plunger_speed=20,
plunger_speed=15,
plunger_impulse_time=0.2,
sensor_threshold_pascals=15,
output_option=OutputOptions.sync_buffer_to_csv,
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5 changes: 3 additions & 2 deletions api/src/opentrons/hardware_control/ot3api.py
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)

# We need to significatly slow down the 96 channel liquid probe
# TODO: (sigler) add LLD plunger-speed to pipette definitions
if self.gantry_load == GantryLoad.HIGH_THROUGHPUT:
max_plunger_speed = self.config.motion_settings.max_speed_discontinuity[
GantryLoad.HIGH_THROUGHPUT
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p_working_mm = p_total_mm - (instrument.backlash_distance + p_impulse_mm)

# height where probe action will begin
# TODO: (sigler) add this to pipette's liquid def (per tip)
# TODO: (sigler) add pass-overlap distance to pipette's liquid def (per tip)
probe_pass_overlap_mm = 0.1
non_responsive_z_mm = OT3API.liquid_probe_non_responsive_z_distance(
probe_settings.mount_speed
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# height that is considered safe to reset the plunger without disturbing liquid
# this usually needs to at least 1-2mm from liquid, to avoid splashes from air
# TODO: (sigler) add this to pipette's liquid def (per tip)
# TODO: (sigler) add safe-reset distance to pipette's liquid def (per tip)
probe_safe_reset_mm = max(2.0, probe_pass_z_offset_mm)

error: Optional[PipetteLiquidNotFoundError] = None
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