pylabrobot.liquid_handling.backends.hamilton.STAR_backend.STAR.empty_tips#

async STAR.empty_tips(channels: List[int] | None = None, vol: float | None = None, flow_rate: float = 200.0, acceleration: float = 3000.0, current_limit: int = 5, reset_dispensing_drive_after: bool = True)#

Empty multiple tips by moving to vol (default bottom limit), optionally returning plunger position to 0.

Parameters:

  • channels (List[int] | None) – List of channel indices to empty (0-indexed). If None, all channels with tips mounted are emptied.

  • vol (float | None) – Target volume position to move the dispensing drive piston to (uL). If None, defaults to bottom limit.

  • flow_rate (float) – Speed of the movement (uL/sec). Default is 200.0 uL/sec.

  • acceleration (float) – Acceleration of the movement (uL/sec**2). Default is 3000.0 uL/sec**2.

  • current_limit (int) – Current limit for the drive (1-7). Default is 5.

  • reset_dispensing_drive_after (bool) – Whether to return the dispensing drive to 0 after emptying. Default is True