MatterControl
Contents
Introduction
MatterControl is a free software program developed by MatterHackersto control RepRap 3D printers. It enables users to organize and manage the printing process.
Overview
The program includes:
- Automatic bed leveling
- a 3D viewer with the ability to rotate, scale, and mirror designs
- a 2D viewer to examine the individual layers of a sliced design
- the ability to switch between slicing engines, including Cura and Slic3r
- a library which enables users to organize, search, and manage their design files
- a terminal to make G-code edits
- a quick printer connection wizard and dropdown list for multiple 3D printers
Platform
MatterControl is currently in beta and available for downloadon Windows and Mac. A Linux version is in development.
Features
Automatic Bed Leveling
The Print Leveling wizard determines, by measuring several points on the bed, the current angle of the bed and compensates for unevenness while printing. Thus, a perfectly leveled print can be achieved without a properly leveled bed.
3D Model View
Users can rotate a part on the X, Y and Z axes and click "align to bed" to situate the part on the platform. Users can also scale the part to the maximum area which their printer's dimensions envelop. An option is included for easy design conversion between metric and imperial units. Finally, users can mirror parts on every the X, Y and Z axes.
