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FDM 3D printerElegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
TypeFDM 3D printer
TechnologyFDM, enclosed CoreXY, 350 °C brass-hardened-steel nozzle, dual-gear direct extruder
Build volume256 × 256 × 256 mm
EnclosedYes — enclosed
Multi-colourCANVAS 4-colour system included in the Combo (CANVAS sold separately for the non-Combo Centauri Carbon 2)
Bed levelling121-point auto-levelling; full-auto calibration
CameraBuilt-in camera (live monitoring and timelapse)
Max speed (as stated)≤500 mm/s (recommended 250 mm/s); max acceleration 20,000 mm/s²
SoftwareElegooSlicer (recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura
ConnectivityUSB, Wi-Fi
Weight19.4 kg
Released2026
Strengths
  • Enclosed chamber with HEPA + activated-carbon filtration
  • 350 °C nozzle and 110 °C bed for ABS/ASA and filled filaments
  • CANVAS four-colour system included
  • 121-point auto-levelling and clog detection
  • Operating sound ≤45 dB (Elegoo figure)
Things to consider
  • 19.35 kg net as Combo; 500×480×743 mm
  • Wi-Fi and USB only (no Ethernet listed)
  • TPU via CANVAS needs a TPU adapter (Elegoo wiki guide)
Who it suitsBudget-conscious makers wanting an enclosed multicolour printer that also handles engineering filaments.
Where to buyView on Amazon.co.uk

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