MatterControl is software designed to control and enhance the desktop 3D printing experience.
It’s designed to help you get the most out of your 3D printer – making it easy to track, preview, and print your 3D parts.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Integrated slicing engine MatterSlice.
- Library for managing your STL files.
- Built in profiles for a plethora of different printers.
- Built in editing tools along with plugins for creating text, images, and braille.
- Queue of items you are going to print, and history of items you have printed.
- 2D/3D preview of the sliced object.
- Advanced printer controls, including the ability to make adjustments while printing.
- Software based print leveling.
- Remote monitoring of your printer, along with SMS/email notifications when your print is completed.
- Cross-platform software – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/MatterHackers/MatterControl
Support:
Developer: MatterHackers, Inc.
License: BSD 2-Clause “Simplified” License
MatterControl is written in C#. Learn C# with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| 3D Printer Tools | |
|---|---|
| Orca Slicer | Forked from BambuStudio, itself a fork of PrusaSlicer, itself a fork of Slic3r |
| PrusaSlicer | Takes 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF) and converts them into G-code instruction |
| Cura | State-of-the-art slicer app to prepare your 3D models for your 3D printer |
| SuperSlicer | G-code generator for 3D printers |
| Slic3r | Toolpath generator for 3D printers |
| BambuStudio | Bills itself as a cutting-edge, feature-rich slicing program |
| Printrun | Suite of hosts for 3D printers and other CNC machines |
| MatterControl | Track, preview, and print your 3D parts |
| mslicer | Currently only ELEGOO .goo files can be generated |
| OctoPrint | Snappy web interface for controlling consumer 3D printers |
| Creality Print | 3D slicer for Creality printers |
| ElegooSlicer | Slicer compatible with most FDM printers |
| preFlight | Building on the Slic3r legacy as a spiritual successor to PrusaSlicer |
| QIDIStudio | Professional 3D printer slicing software based on BambuStudio |
| Mainsail | Web interface for managing 3D printers |
| Fluidd | Web interface for managing Klipper-powered 3D printers |
Read more in the software roundup.
 Explore our carefully curated directory of recommended free and open source software, covering every major software category.The directory forms part of our extensive collection of articles for Linux enthusiasts. It includes hundreds of detailed reviews, together with free and open source alternatives to proprietary software from companies such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, IBM, Cisco, Oracle, and Autodesk. LinuxLinks also covers interesting projects worth exploring, Linux-compatible hardware, free programming books and tutorials, and much more. Know a useful free and open source Linux application that we haven’t covered? Tell us about it using our submission form. |
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.