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Screen Control Basics | Two Minutes With MatterControl

Screen Control Basics | Two Minutes With MatterControl

  • MatterHackers
  • May 2, 2022
Learn the basics of MatterControls screen controls to get the best view when creating and editing your models.
In this installment of Two Minutes with MatterControl, we show you all about the onscreen controls, and how you can navigate and edit your model easily.  Download MatterControl for free here.  View more MatterControl articles and tutorials here. ... (More)
Let Anyone Customize Your 3D Printer Design

Let Anyone Customize Your 3D Printer Design

  • MatterHackers
  • Apr 5, 2022
MatterControl makes it so easy to let anyone customize something that you designed to fit their specific parametric needs. Learn how!
Parametric modeling has never been easier to share with your friends and other designers. Learn how in this episode of Two Minutes with MatterControl.  View episode 1 (Beginner 3D Modeling Made Easy) in this series here:  https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/beginner-3d-modeling-made-easy View episode 2 (s This the Easiest Way To Customize 3D Printed Parts? Parametric Modeling!) in th... (More)
Are You 3D Printing At The Right Temperature?

Are You 3D Printing At The Right Temperature?

  • MatterHackers
  • Apr 5, 2022
Learn how to dial in your temperature settings using a Temp Tower, a handy tool that you can only find using MatterControl - the number one choice for free and advanced 3D printing software
In this installment of Two Minutes with MatterControl, we show you how to dial in your temperature settings using a Temp Tower. This versatile model is perfect for finding the sweet spot for any filament when you're experimenting with new materials. Download MatterControl for free here.  View more MatterControl articles and tutorials here. ... (More)
Is This the Easiest Way To Customize 3D Printed Parts? Parametric Modeling!

Is This the Easiest Way To Customize 3D Printed Parts? Parametric Modeling!

  • MatterHackers
  • Mar 24, 2022
Learn how easy it is to completely customize 3D models by using MatterControl's parametric design features.
MatterControl has the best tools to make parametric modeling easy. Learn how you can use this awesome feature in this episode of Two Minutes with MatterControl.  This is the second episode in a 3-part series - view the others here:  Episode 1: Beginner 3D Modeling Made Easy Episode 3: Let Anyone Customize Your 3D Printer Design You can start using MatterControl today for free -... (More)
Beginner 3D Modeling Made Easy

Beginner 3D Modeling Made Easy

  • MatterHackers
  • Mar 10, 2022
Learn how MatterControl & MatterCAD make it easy to create custom models in this quick and efficient tutorial from MatterHackers CEO Lars Brubaker.
Learn how to create an L-bracket in this episode that gives you the basics on how to easily create 3D designs in MatterControl  & MatterCAD - MatterHackers own 3D design, prep and slice program for all your 3D printing needs. This is the first episode in this series - to view the second episode, click here:  https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/is-this-the-easiest-way-to-customize-... (More)
Convert Any Image Into A 3D Design

Convert Any Image Into A 3D Design

  • MatterHackers
  • Mar 8, 2022
With MatterControl, anything is possible! Check out this quick tutorial on how you can easily convert any image into a 3D printable design.
MatterControl is a free, open-source, all-in-one software package that lets you design, slice, organize, and manage your 3D prints. In this "Two Minutes with MatterControl," MatterHackers' CEO Lars Brubaker will walk you through how to use the Image Convertor - a simple tool that allows you to easily convert any .jpg, .png, or .gif image into a 3D printable design.  Download MatterContro... (More)
Improved Multi Extruder Alignment Through Visual Coherence

Improved Multi Extruder Alignment Through Visual Coherence

  • Lars Brubaker
  • Sep 4, 2019
Successful multi material 3D printing starts with nozzle calibration. Improve dual extruder alignment using MatterHackers' unique calibration method.
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MatterControl Tutorials: Advanced

MatterControl Tutorials: Advanced

  • Alec Richter
  • Apr 16, 2019
This tutorial will go over an advanced MatterControl app: Design Tools. Using a combination of different shapes, you can customize 3D models or even create your own.
In this tutorial, we will go over the more advanced side of MatterControl: Design Tools. Using a combination of different shapes, you can customize 3D models or even create your own. Let's start off by giving you a brief tour of these tools. (More)
MatterControl Tutorials: Intermediate

MatterControl Tutorials: Intermediate

  • Alec Richter
  • Apr 16, 2019
This intermediate MatterControl tutorial goes over some of the slice settings you will be changing most frequently to impact the strength and detail of printed parts.
This tutorial will go over some of the slice settings you will be changing most frequently, not necessarily for troubleshooting, but because different settings impact the strength and detail of your printed parts. Most of what you change will be within the slice settings tab on the righthand side. These impact everything from the speed your printer moves to the temperature that it’s printing... (More)
MatterControl Tutorials: Beginner

MatterControl Tutorials: Beginner

  • Alec Richter
  • Apr 16, 2019
Get started with this beginner MatterControl tutorial for basics on how to start initial operations like slicing and printing.
In this tutorial, you will learn the basics of how MatterControl works, and hopefully, by the end of this video and article, you will have a good lay of the land and be able to easily slice and start your first print. (More)
Designing a 3D Model using MatterControl

Designing a 3D Model using MatterControl

  • Alec Richter
  • Jun 18, 2018
Get a practical introduction to the robust features of MatterControl by creating a hexagonal tile that you can have displayed at MatterHackers HQ!
At MatterHackers HQ, we've been doing some redecorating, and as part of that we are creating 3D prints to hang and display for all visitors or meetup attendees to see. We want them to be unique and something that anyone can design without having a certification with some 3D modeling software. With the Design Tools and Design Apps in MatterControl, it's still really easy to jump in and start 3D mod... (More)
MatterControl Design Apps

MatterControl Design Apps

  • Alec Richter
  • Jun 13, 2018
Creating personalized 3D models has never been easier thanks to MatterControl Design Apps. Delve deeper into how they work and what you can do with them.
MatterControl has the tools to enable designing and creating your own models and 3D prints. With an array of new tools called "Design Tools" you can now combine and subtract different parts together to create something brand new and your own. But if that still sounds a little too intimidating for you we have an answer for that too: Design Apps. Rather than having to create a 3D model entirely from... (More)
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