MinKNOW¶
MinKNOW supports outputting reads as either raw or basecalled data. The following sections describe the different formats and how to use them.
Basecalled output formats¶
| Format | Supported | Default | Generation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| FASTQ | ✓ | ✓ | As batch is filled, during acquisition and basecalling catchup |
Other data formats¶
These formats are output by MinKNOW by default, and are not configurable.
| Format | Generation time |
|---|---|
| Sequencing Summary | End of sequencing acquisition and basecalling catchup period |
| Sample Sheet | End of sequencing acquisition and basecalling catchup period |