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

STAR.__init__(*args, **kwargs)#

Create a new STAR interface.

Parameters:

  • device_address – the USB device address of the Hamilton STARBackend. Only useful if using more than one Hamilton machine over USB.

  • serial_number – the serial number of the Hamilton STARBackend. Only useful if using more than one Hamilton machine over USB.

  • packet_read_timeout – timeout in seconds for reading a single packet.

  • read_timeout – timeout in seconds for reading a full response.

  • write_timeout – timeout in seconds for writing a command.

  • left_side_panel_installed – if True, restrict PIP channels to x >= 320mm and the 96-head to x >= 0mm to prevent collisions with the left side panel.