Zachary Reiss-Davis
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Layout in a Tilt-Up Environment; Key Differences & Best Practices
OverviewPrinting in a tilt-up environment is different from printing inside a fully enclosed structure. Open slabs, lack of walls, and no overhead cover introduce unique challenges that operators s...
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Troubleshooting Control Points for a Reliable Control Network
OverviewAccurate layout depends on a strong control network that aligns the digital layout file to the real-world jobsite. When control points are poorly placed, inaccurately surveyed, or inconsist...
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Understanding Control Point Error vs Difference (Delta) Values in the FieldPrinter iPad App
OverviewWhen recording and reviewing control points in the Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter iPad app, operators will see both Error values and Difference (Delta) values. These two metrics serve differen...
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Requirements for Operating the FieldPrinter on a Jobsite
OverviewBefore you bring the FieldPrinter to a jobsite, make sure the environment, control, and equipment conditions are ready for accurate, uninterrupted layout. This checklist explains what is re...
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Importing and Managing Control Points (CSV)
Suggested Category: Setup → Control & StationingAudience: VDC Coordinators, Surveyors, Field OperatorsTags: control points, CSV, surveyed control, file prep, portal upload, unit errors, coordinate ...
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FieldPrinter Water and Solvent-Based Ink Types and Best Practices
OverviewThe FieldPrinter uses Dusty Robotics–approved ink cartridges to create accurate, readable layout lines on a variety of jobsite surfaces.Choosing the correct ink type for your environment an...
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Dimensions Incorrect After Using the Dusty AutoCAD Plug-In Pre-Process
ProblemAfter using the Dusty AutoCAD plug-in to pre-process a layout file for the FieldPrint Platform, the dimensions in the drawing no longer match the original model or expected measurements in t...
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Best Practices for Recording Control Points in the Field (All Control Methods)
OverviewHigh-quality control is the foundation of accurate Dusty layout. Whether your project uses surveyed floor points, wall-mounted drift nests, offset lines, manual offsets, or point-cloud–deri...
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Wavy or Distorted Lines During Printing
OverviewIf printed lines appear wavy or distorted, the cause is usually related to tracker stability, control quality, or floor conditions. This is rarely caused by a FieldPrinter malfunction.Wavy ...
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Ink Blowing Away or Fading in High Wind Conditions
OverviewHigh winds can cause Dusty FieldPrinter ink to disperse, fade, or drift from its intended print path.This results in fuzzy edges, broken text, or faint lines, especially when using water-ba...