If you'd rather buy a consumable or a spare part yourself than wait on a shipment from Dusty, most of them are off-the-shelf items with a published vendor part number. The tables below group everything we're comfortable with you sourcing — consumables, power, ink, reflectors and nests, tracker mounts, and tablet gear — with exactly what to order.
Dusty does not supply or warranty parts you source yourself. Call Dusty Support at (510) 210-3658 before buying anything so we can confirm it works with your kit. Consumables you can just buy.
Consumables in the accessories pouch
| Item | Where to get it | Notes | Image |
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| Nozzle cleaning wipes | Any comparable lens or nozzle cleaning wipe. Dusty ships 5" x 8" Body Guard® Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Towelettes, part number 1009003 | Used to clean ink nozzles and the robot's sensors. Never use them on a reflector. | |
| Duct tape | Any tape that adheres well to the surface. Dusty ships Gorilla black duct tape, 1" x 10 yd, part number 6100101-12 | Secures the verification reflector so it can't shift. What matters is that it holds on the surface for the whole session. | |
| AA lithium batteries | Any brand | Used to power the joystick controller. |
Anything in the accessories pouch that runs out can also be replaced by Dusty Support at no charge — buying your own is an option, not a requirement.
Power and charging
| Item | Where to get it | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee M18 battery | Dusty ships 5.0 Ah, part number 48-11-1850, and 2.0 Ah, part number 48-11-1820 | Runs the FieldPrinter 2, Radio 2, and Radio 3. Name-brand Milwaukee only — third-party M18 packs are not supported. Any certified Milwaukee M18 up to 8 Ah works. |
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| Milwaukee M18 battery charger | Any Milwaukee M18 charger. Part number 48-59-1812 | Same Milwaukee-certified charger for robot and radio packs. Sold at most hardware stores. | |
| Heavy-duty outdoor extension cord | Any length. Dusty ships a 25 ft — Iron Forge Cable, part number JOS-PL-IFC-123Y25 | 12-gauge, lighted, outdoor-rated. Powers an AT930 or AT930-NRT, or keeps an AT500 running once its integrated batteries are discharged (they must stay installed — the AT500 won't run with empty bays). Buy the length your floor needs and route it clear of the print and travel path. | |
| Power hub | Any. Dusty ships Prime Wire and Cable, part number PBPHU345 | Used because it also has a USB port for Radio 1. | |
| Twist-to-lock generator power cord adapter | Any. Dusty ships Southwire, part number 90218802 | Adapts a generator's twist-lock outlet to a standard plug. | |
| Portable power station | Any brand meeting the spec. Dusty ships EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, part number ZMR620-B-US | At least 700 W capacity, 5 A or 600 W continuous output, and 40 W USB output. Roughly 8–10 hours of tracker runtime. For an AT930 or AT930-NRT where there's no outlet, or to keep an AT500 running once its integrated batteries are discharged (they must stay installed — the AT500 won't run with empty bays). |
Ink
Ink must come from Dusty's Ink Shop and nowhere else. Don't order cartridges from a third party, even if you find the same one listed elsewhere.
| Item | Where to get it | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Black ink, water-based | ||
| Red ink, water-based | ||
| Blue ink, water-based | ||
| Black ink, solvent-based |
Reflectors, nests, and jigs
| Item | Where to get it | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ring Reflector (1.5" SMR) | Dusty ships, MetrologyWorks, part number LTBP-A-Z-SB-SA or LTBP-A-M-SB-SA | The reflector that mounts on the FieldPrinter. Used also for control points and as an alternative to the verification reflector included in the Accessories pouch. | |
| Other SMRs | MetrologyWorks | For control points and station verification. Will not mount on the FieldPrinter, unless it is a 1.5" SMR with a ring. | |
| Reflector holders (drift, pin, edge nests, and more) | Hexagon | Holds a reflector on a flat surface, in a hole, or on an edge. |
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| Corner control jig | Download the STL files to print your own, or request a set from Dusty Support at no charge | Interior and exterior jigs for Corner Control stationing. Fixed 90°, holds the reflector 2" off the corner. | |
| Vertical control point target | Provided by Dusty — request a set from Dusty Support | Holds the reflector on a wall or column control point. Magnetic, like a drift nest. |
Tracker mounts
Every mount in this group needs the AT quick release, and none of them carries the radio the way the standard tripod does — plan how you'll hold it before you get to the floor.
| Item | Where to get it | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT quick release mount | Hexagon AT Quick Release Mount: 576338 (page 45) | Required for every mount below. No online purchase link; contact Hexagon directly. Can unthread itself if not secured. | |
| Column clamp mount — complete set |
Column Clamp: 4852-16 Tribrach: 2152-04-GRY Tribrach Adapter: 2020-00 5/8-11" to 3-1/2-8" Adapter: 2130-00 Hexagon AT Quick Release Mount: 576338 (page 45) |
Order these exact parts — the tribrach and adapters thread together at specific sizes and aren't interchangeable. All five, assembled in that order, mount the tracker to a structural column with no drilling. The tribrach is what lets you level. | |
| Wall mount set |
Option 1: Hexagon Wall Mount Fixture 0°/180° MAS80: 576940 (page 48) Option 2: Laser Tracker Wall Mount Bracket with 3-1/2″-8 Threaded Ring: MOUNT-BP-WM Hexagon AT Quick Release Mount: 576338 (page 45) |
For fixed, repeated setups where drilling is allowed. |
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Tablet and cables
| Item | Where to get it | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C charger and cable | Any USB-C charger (at least 45 W) and cable. Dusty ships a 65 W charger (Codi Worldwide A01106) and a 6' cable (A01069) | Charges the iPad and powers Radio 3. A minimum of 45 W is required to power the radio. |
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| iPad case | Any case that fits your iPad's screen size. Dusty ships Guangzhou Huiyi, part number JGXA-IPDPRO13BK-19, for the iPad Pro 13" | Older Dusty-shipped tablets are iPad Pro 12.9". Check your screen size in the iPad's settings before ordering. | |
| RJ45 Ethernet cable | Any. Dusty ships Monoprice, part number 14794 | Works with the AT500, AT930, and AT930-NRT, and with Radio 1, Radio 2, and Radio 3. |