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
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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 | Bbills 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 | Based on BambuStudio |
| 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 | Snappy web interface for controlling consumer 3D printers |
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